Posts Tagged ‘emergency dentist care’
Glasgow emergency dental services disrupted due to flooding
Emergency dental services in Glasgow have been disrupted due to flooding at the Glasgow Dental Hospital. Patients who need out of hours treatment are being advised to visit Bridgeton Health Centre; some patients who were already waiting for treatment at the specialist dental unit have already been transferred to the centre. It is believed that […]
Dental expert warns against child neglect
A dental expert has warned that children are being routinely neglected by dentists. Professor of Children’s Dentistry, Monty Duggal, claimed that children as young as two years old are being neglected by dentists and treated poorly as a result of an ineffective care system. Professor Duggal claimed that many dentists feel that it is a […]
Older people urged to take care of their teeth and gums
Oral health is extremely important for everyone; however, research has shown that it is particularly important for older people. Older people are at a higher risk of developing serious oral health conditions and studies have shown that many people over the age of 65 start to pay less attention to their oral health and stop […]
Irish patients set to miss out on routine dental care
Around 1.5 million people in Ireland will now miss out on routine dental care, following an announcement made by the Health and Safety Executive. The new plans will mean that holders of medical cards will not benefit from routine dental care and will only be offered emergency dental treatment. Previously, holders had been entitled to […]
Emergency dental care improving in Scotland
Scottish Health Boards are successfully meeting targets for time after hours, emergency dentist care, according to a recent report. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS) carried out the research and came to the conclusion that every Scottish Health Board had the necessary methods in position to care for individuals with emergency dental problems. NHS Fife […]
