Posts Tagged ‘Leeds’
New figures show a decrease in free dental treatments for Leeds patients
New figures suggest that there has been a significant decrease in free treatment provided for dental patients in Leeds this year. According to statistics from NHS Digital, the number of units of free treatment claimed by adult patients in the city has fallen significantly. The latest bi-annual report indicates that in the first six months […]
Leeds dental clinic forced to close amid concerns over anti-social behaviour
A dental clinic in the Harehills area of Leeds is closing down amid concerns over anti-social behaviour. Mydentist has taken the decision to shut Compton Road Dental Practice and merge with a sister practice on Chapeltown Road as a result of increasingly frequent incidents of anti-social behaviour. Patients have been informed, and are being transferred […]
New dental centre opens in Leeds
A brand new dental centre, which houses a dental practice and a laboratory, has opened in Leeds. The Dentist, a brand new, state of the art 2,500 square-foot facility, has opened in Moortown. The centre houses a private dental practice, an on-site laboratory and a VIVID dental lab, which offers same-day restorative treatment capabilities. Co-founder […]
Yorkshire street dentists provide care for the homeless
A group of Yorkshire dentists is bringing smiles to people on the streets by providing free dental care. Nafiza Jamil is a member of a team of dentists based in the Leeds area, which is providing care to homeless people who have no hope of getting a dental appointment. When you’re struggling to keep a […]
Figures show a decrease in treatments provided to adults entitled to free dental care in Leeds
New figures from NHS Digital show a significant decrease in the number of treatments provided to adults who are eligible for NHS dentistry in Leeds. The latest statistics, which relate to the 2017/2018 financial year, show that there has been a decrease of 22 percent in the number of units of free dental treatment completed […]
Harewood Dental Team Celebrate Triple Success at Private Dentistry Awards
A dental team from Harewood, near Leeds, is all smiles after being crowned the winners of three awards at the Private Dentistry Awards 2014. Dental Excellence Harewood was awarded 1st place in the Best New Practice, Practice of the Year (North) and Most Attractive Practice categories. The practice competed against up to 13 finalists in […]
Police Appeal for Information After Teenager Sustains Dental Injuries in Leeds
British Transport Police are appealing for information after a teenager was left with horrific dental injuries after an attack at a bar in Leeds. The teenager was dancing with friends at the Stone Roses bar when he was punched in an unprovoked attack. The incident happened in the early hours of the morning on the […]
New Crossings To Be Installed In Leeds Following Death Of Dental Student
New pedestrian crossings will be installed near the University of Leeds following the death of a dental student in 2012. Fraser McLintock was 19 years old when he was hit by a taxi when crossing the road at the busy Blenheim Walk junction close to the main campus of the University of Leeds. Plans have […]
Man Claiming To Be A Dentist Has Been Fined £500
A man illegally practicing dentistry in Leeds, has been fined £500 for his offences. Raja Zakir, who practiced in Dewsbury, has recently appeared in Leeds Magistrates Court for illegally claiming to be a dentist. According to the General Dental Council (GDC) all dentists, nurses and hygienists etc have to be registered with the General Dental […]
Leeds Dentist Nominated For Best Of Health Awards
A dentist who has helped to ease the fears of hundreds of dental patients has been nominated for the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Best of Health Awards. Dr Sanjay Gautam, from the Perfect Smile Clinic in Oakwood, Leeds, has quickly established a reputation for making patients feel comfortable and relaxed in the dental chair and one […]
