Posts Tagged ‘Dentist’
NHS Highland continues ‘vigorous’ search for new Mull dentist
Representatives from NHS Highland have confirmed that a ‘vigorous’ search for a new dentist for the Isle of Mull continues. Previous adverts for the post have been unsuccessful, but members of the trust are determined to fill the role, which is to become vacant when the current dentist retires. A spokesman for the trust stated […]
Littlehampton dental patients shocked as practice closes suddenly
Dental patients in Littlehampton have been left in shock by the sudden closure of a local dental practice. Beach Road Dental Care closed without warning recently, but patients have been advised not to panic. A spokesperson for NHS England South confirmed that the practice had shut, as it was no longer able to provide care […]
Burnley dental practice selects local cancer foundation as its charity of the year
A dental practice in Burnley is lending it support to a cancer foundation over the coming months. The team at Briercliffe Road Dental Practice has chosen the Rosemere Cancer Foundation as its charity of the year for 2017. The team has already hosted a raffle, which raised more than £160, and members of staff are […]
Brave Perthshire dentist plans return to racing months after triathlon accident left him fighting for his life
A brave dentist from Perthshire is already plotting his return to racing, just months after he sustained life-threatening injuries in a triathlon accident. Chris Barrowman was competing in a race in Aviemore in August when he flew off his bike splitting his helmet in half. The 38-year old was almost two-thirds through the race when […]
Local dentist urges Northallerton students to ‘live life to the full’ at annual celebration
A local dentist has urged students from Northallerton School and Sixth Form College to ‘live life to the full’ at an annual celebration event. Simon Stretton-Downes was invited to the college as guest of honour at the annual celebration, which is designed to recognise academic achievement and inspire students as they move onto the next […]
Concerns grow as Plymouth dental waiting list triples in size in 12 months
Concerns about the provision of NHS dental care are growing in Plymouth, as the latest figures suggest that waiting list numbers have tripled in just 12 months. Data released by NHS England showed that the number of people waiting to register with an NHS dentist has risen by 3,865 in the 12-month period leading up […]
Falmouth family returns from Kenya dental trip
A family from Falmouth has been sharing its experiences of charity work in Kenya after returning from the African country. Andrew Ridout, a dentist, his wife, Lisa, a dental nurse, and their teenage daughter, Georgie, visited Kenya with Smile Star. The family travelled to rural villages in Kenya as part of a 2-week project to […]
What big teeth you’ve got! Dental nurse embarks on new career as a professional alligator catcher
She may be used to dealing with teeth, but former dental nurse, Christy Kroboth is facing a brand new challenge after swapping a career as a dental nurse for life as a professional alligator catcher. Christy started catching alligators as a hobby while she working as a dental assistant, but decided to make her passion […]
British Dental Association accuses NI Assembly of “backtracking” on new contract
Representatives from the British Dental Association have accused the Northern Ireland Assembly of “backtracking” on changes to the contract for community dentists. The BDA believes that the NI Assembly has changed its stance on reviewing contracts for community dentists, despite agreeing to develop a new contract following a ballot in March 2016. At the time, […]
Dental patient filled with gratitude after dentist saves his life
A dental patient from Cornwall said there are no words to describe how grateful he is to his dentist, after he saved his life just before Christmas. David Oldham was waiting to see a dentist at Wadebridge Dental Care when he fell ill. The 66-year old has very little recollection of the incident, but remembers […]
