Posts Tagged ‘Local dentistry’
12,000 NHS dental places available in Cumbria
Twelve thousand NHS dental places have been made available after two new surgeries opened in Cumbria. Today, Oasis Dental will open a new surgery in Keswick, which will provide care for 5,000 NHS patients and another new surgery will open in Carlisle tomorrow, creating a further 7,000 places. Local MP John Stevenson will open the […]
Atlantic County introduces new discount dental programme
Residents from Atlantic County are delighted after a new discount dental programme was introduced. The new programme will benefit everyone, regardless of their income, insurance status and age. Residents will now be able to receive dental care for up to half the usual price by paying an annual fee; for less than 60 dollars for […]
Prison dentist jailed for NHS fraud
A prison dentist from Liverpool has been jailed after being found guilty of fraudulently claiming more than £300,000 from the NHS. John Hudson worked at HMP Altcourse in Fazakerley for ten years, caring for inmates; he also ran a dental practice in his home town near Rochdale. Mr Hudson was paid up to £10,000 per […]
Isle of Man residents urged to give feedback on oral health strategy
Health ministers on the Isle of Man are urging residents to give their feedback on the new oral health strategy. The document was published online in September and residents were invited to leave comments and ideas; they now have just one day left to submit their comments. Health Minister David Anderson said he would like […]
Hartlepool dental worker heads to Uganda
A dental therapist from Hartlepool is heading to Uganda to help provide dental care and education to people in rural villages in the east of the country. Joanne Brown, from Elliott McCarthy Dental Care, is set to leave the UK this weekend to spend two weeks in the villages of Mbale and Kumi. Joanne will […]
Study backs the work of dental therapists
There has been some scepticism relating to the work of dental therapists; however, a recent study has backed dental therapists and found that they can make a significant different to oral health provisions, particularly in rural, tribal areas. The study, which was piloted in Alaska, concluded that dental therapists actually made a huge difference to […]
Rotherham residents urged to sign up with local NHS dentists
The residents of Rotherham are being encouraged to sign up with local dentists by NHS Rotherham. Almost 70 percent of NHS dental practices in the area are currently accepting patients, yet one in five local people have not been to the dentist for more than two years. Ken Wragg, consultant in public health, said that […]
Cash injection for NHS dental services in Shropshire
Shropshire County Primary Care Trust has announced that £400,000 has been made available to fund additional NHS dental places in the area. The money will be used to pay for around 4,700 dental check-ups and will improve access to local NHS dental services in the region. Liz Welsh, senior commissioning manager from the trust said […]
Dental school praised for community spirit
The Peninsula Dental School has been praised by visiting MPs and local officials for its ‘community ethos.’ The school, which is located in Portsmouth, is a multi-million pound development, which provides excellent training facilities for student dentists, dental nurses and hygienists. The school also has a successful community outreach programme, which includes three outreach units […]
New Zealand government stepping up campaign for good oral health
The New Zealand government has invested a significant amount of money in oral health and the effects are starting to show. In recent years, the government has stepped up the campaign to boost oral health amongst children and figures show that their efforts are starting to pay off. Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed an […]
