Posts Tagged ‘NHS dental practices’
British Dental Association criticises the government, as thousands join waiting lists for NHS practices
The British Dental Association has criticised the government, as thousands of patients all over the country join waiting lists for NHS dental practices. The latest statistics show that several regions are experiencing severe dentist shortages, with almost 50,000 patients in Cornwall alone unable to register with an NHS dental surgery. Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, chair of the […]
Oasis Healthcare Confirms Apex Deal
Oasis healthcare has sealed a deal to take over Apex Dental Care. The announcement comes shortly after the acquisition of Smiles Dental. Apex Dental care was established in 2004 and has 35 practices across the UK. Oasis has not revealed the cost of the takeover. The recent acquisitions have increased the number of practices owned […]
Office of Fair Trading Investigates Dental Charges
The Office of Fair Trading has launched an investigation into dental charges. The investigation will examine NHS and private dental charges across the UK and other factors, including the choice of dentist, the dental services available, the ease of changing dentist and methods of payment, will all be put under the spotlight. The OFT plans […]
NHS dental surgery opens its doors to patients in Bristol
A new NHS dental surgery has opened its doors to patients in Bristol. Oasis Dental Care on Neath Road in the St George area of the city was officially opened by local MP, Stephen Williams and director of commissioning at NHS Bristol West, Jill Shepherd. The practice, which is located in an old church, will […]
Irish dentists concerned about new scheme
Dentists in Northern Ireland have raised concerns over a new scheme, which will come into place on the 1st April. The new scheme will require all dentists to register with the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA); compulsory registration is a result of a change in legislation, which requires all establishments offering private dental services […]
