Posts Tagged ‘Kent’

Dental patients unhappy with extra PPE charges

Dental patients unhappy with extra PPE charges

Dental patients are unhappy about paying more to see a dentist, as some practices have started adding extra PPE charges.  Mydentist is one of several chains and independent dental businesses charging patients more to cover the cost of providing PPE (personal protective equipment). One patient, who attended a mydentist clinic in Kent, claimed that the […]


Kent dentist raises concerns over waiting times for patients

Kent dentist raises concerns over waiting times for patients

A dentist from Kent has raised concerns over waiting times for patients after lockdown measures are lifted. Dr Ryan Abbasi, from the Centre for Dentistry, said that patients who are looking to book a routine appointment could be waiting months to see a dentist once practices are allowed to reopen. Dr Abbasi said that it […]


Bupa acquires new Kent dental clinic

Bupa acquires new Kent dental clinic

Bupa Dental has acquired a new dental practice in Kent. The chain has agreed to take over the Hospital Lane Dental and Implant Clinic as part of an ongoing expansion programme. The clinic marks Bupa Dental’s 17th new acquisition in 2018. The chain already manages over 470 dental surgeries across the UK and Ireland, and […]


Ramsgate dental practice to close in March 2018

Ramsgate dental practice to close in March 2018

Patients at a Ramsgate dental practice have been advised to consider looking for a new dentist after it was revealed that Church Hill Dental Practice will close at the end of March next year. The NHS has been informed that the practice, which currently runs an NHS dental contract, will no longer provide dental care […]


Young Dental Nurse Found Dead After Walking Home In The Snow

Young Dental Nurse Found Dead After Walking Home In The Snow

A young dental nurse was found dead after walking home after a night out without a coat. Bernadette Lucy Lee was found dead in the early hours of Sunday morning by a woman out walking her dog. The 25 year old was just yards from her sister, Jodie’s hose, where she was planning to stay […]


Tenterden Dental Practice To Remain Open

Tenterden Dental Practice To Remain Open

Members of staff at a dental practice in Tenterden are breathing a sigh of relief after it was confirmed that the practice would remain open. There were fears that the EasySmile surgery in East Cross would have to close after a planning application was made to the council, but the area manager has revealed that […]