Posts Tagged ‘devon’
Devon Dentists Making A Difference In Tanzania
Dentists in Devon are using their skills and experience to make a difference to people in Tanzania. Dr Mitesh Badiani, from Plymouth, was leading a dental charity trip for SmileStar, which provides basic dental care for people living in some of the world’s poorest communities. On the third day of the clinic, Dr Badiani and […]
Bideford Hygienist Welcomes New Legislation
A dental hygienist from Bideford, Devon has welcomed changes to the law, which enable patients to access a dental hygienist without a referral from their dentist. Dee Benton believes that the changes, which came into play on the 1st May will enable patients easier access to dental hygiene services, which will serve to reduce rates […]
Toothbrush Swap to Take Place at the Big Sleep
Visitors to The Big Sheep attraction in North Devon are invited to swap their old toothbrush for a new one. The Big Sheep, one of Devon’s most popular family days out, is hosting a toothbrush swap courtesy of Torrington Dental Practice on the 7th June. Members of the public are invited to bring their old […]
First class of Peninsula dentists celebrate graduation
The first class of dental students from the Peninsula Dental School have celebrated their graduation. The multimillion pound dental school, which was established to address a shortage of dentists in the South West, was the first new school to open in the UK for forty years. The school opened in Plymouth in 2007 and four […]
Exmouth dental surgeries taking on new paitents
Three dental practices in Exmouth are currently taking on new patients. There have been problems with access to NHS dental services in parts of Devon, including Exmouth, but NHS Devon has launched a high-profile campaign to improve access to services and provide patients with the relevant information to help them register with local dentists. Andrew […]
