Posts Tagged ‘NHS dentist’
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 […]
Survey reveals young Scots have poor standards of oral hygiene
The Scottish Health Survey has revealed that young Scots have poor oral hygiene, which is consequently affecting their oral health. The survey found that older people are much more likely to keep an eye on their sugar intake than those in the 16-24 age bracket. According to the NHS and dental experts across the UK, […]
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 […]
Government adviser slams patients who neglect oral hygiene
A government adviser has criticised patients who neglect oral hygiene and advised the NHS to refuse treatment for people who do not look after their teeth and continue to damage their oral health by consuming large amounts of sugary foods and drinks. Professor Jimmy Steele, Professor and Head of the School of Oral Health Services […]
NHS Tayside investigating dental patient care
NHS Tayside is examining dental patient care because a man was forced to spend nine days in hospital following a tooth removal procedure. The case has been inspected by the Scottish ombudsman and representatives from the service have asked the health board to apologise to the patient. The patient had a wisdom tooth extracted at […]
Britons worried about medical and dental costs
A survey has revealed that an increasing number of Britons are worried about the cost of healthcare. The survey by Health365.com revealed that two thirds of Britons had postponed or cancelled check-ups and appointments because they were worried about the potential cost of treatment. Almost a third of participants admitted to delaying treatment for at […]
Plans submitted for new NHS dental surgery in Derby
Plans to convert a 5 bedroom home into an NHS dental surgery have divided the local community in Allestree, Derby. Darren Bywater has submitted plans to Derby City Council to turn the home into a dental surgery; however, some people are objecting to the plans, citing parking and increased traffic flow as possible problems. Mr […]
New NHS dental surgery to open in Staffordshire
A new NHS dental surgery will open in Hanley, Staffordshire, it has been announced. The new surgery will open in a former windscreen repair garage on Leek Road, Hanley and will be managed by Dr Arsalan Shamsi on the condition that planning is approved. Dr Shamsi already runs a dental practice in Biddulph and won […]
New NHS Hope for Abandoned Whitworth Patients
Following the discovery of Whitworth dentist, John Hudson’s fraudulent claims worth £300,000, the NHS has reassured his patients with promises of further NHS dental places available in the town. The promise comes as a relief for Hudson’s patients who now have to seek alternative dentists following the fraudster’s guilty plea. Hudson pleaded guilty to 27 […]
