Posts Tagged ‘dentistry in rural areas’
Hundreds of dental patients in Shetland unable to access NHS dental care
Hundreds of patients in Shetland have been advised to try and register with an independent dentist as a result of growing waiting lists for NHS treatment provided by the Public Dental Service. Representatives from NHS Shetland have contacted around 600 people, advising them to try and make alternative arrangements in light of the fact that […]
Rural Australia Lagging Behind In Oral Health Standards
Standards of oral health in remote and rural areas of Australia are still lagging behind those in urban areas, according to research. A parliamentary inquiry was told that standards of oral health among people living in rural areas are lower than those among city dwellers. The inquiry is trying to establish possible changes and measures, […]
Australian Dental Association Admits To Dentist Shortage In Rural Area’s
The Australian Dental Association has admitted there is a shortage of dentists in the rural areas of New South Wales, despite the fact that the number of graduates has increased over the last decade. President of the association, Dr Karin Alexander, said there is a common misconception that an increase in the number of dentists […]
Northern Irish patients happy with their dentist
A survey has revealed that nine out of ten patients in Northern Ireland are happy with the service they receive from their dentist. The survey, which was carried out by the NHS Patient and Client Council, revealed that the vast majority of dental patients are satisfied with their dentist; however, the report highlighted some areas […]
Peterborough County set to launch new mobile dental unit
Health chiefs in Peterborough County have revealed plans to launch a new mobile dental unit to provide dental care for residents in rural areas. Dr Rosana Pellizzari, medical officer from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit addressed the county council on Wednesday and outlined plans for the new dental service. A pilot programme will be launched […]
Two thirds of rural Kent residents do not see a dentist regularly
New figures have suggested that only a third of people living in rural Kent see a dentist on a regular basis. Steven Ingram, director of NHS West Kent, said there was a crisis in rural areas of Kent, where patients were not being provided with the service they expect. Figures showed that only 37.7 percent […]
Lib Dems raise concerns over access to NHS dentists in Scotland
The Liberal Democrat party has raised concerns over the varying numbers of NHS dental patients across Scotland. The alarm was raised following the release of figures, which indicated huge differences between the percentages of people who were registered with an NHS dentist in different parts of the country; the total percentage of people who were […]
