Posts Tagged ‘Leicester’
Dentists in Leicester urged to use their ‘clinical judgement’ to decide whether to close during local lockdown
NHS England has advised dental practice owners in Leicester to use their ‘clinical judgement’ to decide whether to close during the local lockdown. Following a surge in cases in Leicester, lockdown measures have been reintroduced to try and eliminate the spread of infection. Planned changes, which came into action in other parts of England on […]
More than 40% of Leicester residents haven’t seen an NHS dentist for 2 years
More than 40% of Leicester residents haven’t seen an NHS dentist for at least 2 years, according to new figures. Statistics from the latest GP Patient Survey suggested that 15% of patients in the city hadn’t tried to make an appointment in the last 24 months, while 27% had never tried to see an NHS […]
Two new dental practices open in Leicester offering treatment 365 days a year
Two new dental practices have opened in Leicester, offering patients access to treatment 365 days a year. The new surgeries will operate 12 hours a day, every day of the year. The two new clinics, which are located in Westcotes and Clarendon Park, are run by JDRM Dental Care Limited and they are the first […]
Cottingham Dental Team Celebrates Award Nomination
A dental team from Cottingham has plenty to smile about this autumn after hearing that the practice has been short-listed for an award at the prestigious Dentistry Awards. Castle Park Dental Care has been nominated for the Best Practice Award in the North East category at this year’s Dentistry Awards. There are hundreds of practices […]
Leicester Mother Charged With Neglect After Failing To Take Daughter To Dentist
A mother from Leicester has been charged with neglect after failing to take her daughter to see a dentist. The 26 year old woman was found guilty of cruelty by neglect after her daughter was found to have several abscesses and 12 teeth that were so severely decayed that they were extracted. The 26 year […]
‘Drunken Thug’ Jailed After Attack Which Left Taxi Driver With Dental Injuries
A “drunken thug” has been jailed after a vicious attack on a taxi driver in Leicester; 22 year old Anthony Bott was arrested by police after an appeal for information by the local press. Bott was jailed for two and a half years after attacking a taxi driver, leaving him with a broken eye socket […]
Stockbridge Dental Practice Short-Listed For Prestigious Awards
A dental practice in Stockbridge has been short-listed for two regional awards. River Dental in Stockbridge High Street has been nominated for Best Practice and practice manager Sarah Price has been short-listed for Best Dental Care Professional South East at the Dentistry Awards 2012. Dr Richard Budworth, principal dentist, said that the team was very […]
Britain’s First Private Dental School To Open Next Year
Britain’s first private dental school is set to open next year, it has been revealed. The school, which will open in Leicester, will have 100 students per year on a 5 year course which will cost a total of £180,000. The school is being run as a dual venture between the Leicester Dental Teaching Academy […]
Health Bosses Considering Fluoride Varnish Plans
Health bosses in Leicestershire are considering plans to provide fluoride varnish treatment up to four times a year for children in the region. The latest figures show that the average five year old child in Leicester has at least two rotten or missing teeth. Ivan Browne, a consultant in public health for Leicestershire and Rutland […]
Leicester dental practice on the move after securing loan
A dental practice in Leicester is set to move premises after securing a loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial. Desford Dental Care will move to larger premises after receiving a loan for £550,000; the money will enable the practice to double the number of dental chairs and employ three new members of staff. The practice will […]
