Posts Tagged ‘NHS dental patients’

Dentists warn over ‘access crisis’ in Wales, as patients struggle to register with NHS practices

Dentists warn over ‘access crisis’ in Wales, as patients struggle to register with NHS practices

The British Dental Association has issued a warning over an “access crisis” as more and more patients struggle to find practices offering NHS places in Wales. Research suggests that only 1 in 6 dental practices in Wales are accepting new NHS dental patients. Just over 25% of practices currently have NHS child places available. In […]


Dental tourism soars in popularity, as Brits look to save money on treatment

Dental tourism soars in popularity, as Brits look to save money on treatment

Dental tourism is becoming more popular year on year, as a growing number of Brits looks to save money on the cost of dental care. Figures suggest that countries like Lithuania are emerging as dental tourism hot spots, with well-established nations, including Hungary and Poland, continuing to attract patients in their droves. For most people, […]


Doncaster Dental Practice Urges Patients to Book Regular Check-Ups

Doncaster Dental Practice Urges Patients to Book Regular Check-Ups

The team from a Doncaster dental practice is urging patients to make a New Year’s resolution to make regular dental appointments. Dentists from mydentist on York Street are encouraging existing patients to arrange regular check-ups and patients who don’t currently have a dentist to get in touch. The call comes after research conducted by the […]


Controversy as Edgerton Dental Clinic Offers Free Parking for Private Clients Only

Controversy as Edgerton Dental Clinic Offers Free Parking for Private Clients Only

Dental patients are in uproar after a clinic in Edgerton banned NHS patients from parking in the car park adjacent to the practice. Julie King was shocked and disappointed when she was told to move her car after arriving at the practice with her 79-year old mother, Gretchen, who struggles to walk and uses a […]


Cambridgeshire Dental Patients Worried by Relocation Plans

Cambridgeshire Dental Patients Worried by Relocation Plans

Dental patients in Saffron Walden are concerned about plans to relocate dental services from the town’s community hospital to Stansted. Patients may face a 10-mile trip for treatment if plans to relocate services from Saffron Walden Community Hospital to Stansted Mountfitchet go ahead. Patients in the area have been asked to give their feedback on […]


New Home For Newcastle Dental Practice

New Home For Newcastle Dental Practice

A Newcastle dental practice has relocated to larger premises; Park View Dental practice overlooks Heaton Park and provides care for private and NHS dental patients. The practice has moved to a former library with lovely views out over the park. Park View Dental is run by Ian Grime, a dental surgeon and currently has capacity […]