Posts Tagged ‘NHS dentistry’
Bradford Dentists Taking on New Patients
Dental practices in and around Bradford are hosting open days to encourage new patients to sign up. Twenty-eight practices in the area will be opening their doors to patients on Wednesday 12th September to encourage those who do not currently have a dentist to register. The NHS open-access days are designed to inform people about […]
Patient Satisfaction in Dentistry Increases amid Largest Decrease in Public Satisfaction in the NHS
Patient satisfaction in NHS dentistry has increased, despite a dramatic decrease in public satisfaction with the NHS. Recent figures suggest that satisfaction with the NHS has dropped dramatically from 78 percent in 2011 to just 58 percent in 2010; however, satisfaction with dental services increased by 5 percent to 56 percent. The report, which was […]
Dentists Accused of Misleading NHS Patients
An investigation carried out by the Office of Fair Trading has concluded that some dentists could be misleading NHS dental patients by failing to inform them about entitlement to NHS care and therefore encouraging them to opt for private treatment instead. According to the investigation, around 500,000 patients may have been forced to pay for […]
More than 1 Million Extra People Now have Access to an NHS Dentist
The most recent NHS statistics show that more than one million extra people now have access to an NHS dentist. The figures, which have been released by the NHS Information Centre, show that 1.2 million extra people have access to an NHS dentist in comparison to May 2010. The pleasing statistics come after extra investment, […]
Hygienists Join Forces to Campaign for Greater Involvement in Dental Access
Dental hygienists and therapists have joined forces to launch a new group to campaign for greater involvement in the future of dental access for patients. The Direct Access Action Group is planning to encourage other hygienists and dental therapists to support the campaign, which is focused on enabling hygienists to access patients directly. The Office […]
Anual NHS Staff Survey Reveals both Stress and Happiness
A yearly NHS Staff Survey has revealed that 1 in 4 dentists suffer with stress, with 13 percent said to have fallen victim to bullying or harassment from their patients and 10 percent becoming victims of discrimination. Other problems including a large proportion of dental staff working unpaid hours, with 87 percent saying they are […]
Fleet Dental Practice Awarded New Contract
Elvetham Dental Care in Fleet has been awarded a new NHS dental contract, which will enable the practice to expand its current services. The practice, which provides both NHS and private dental care, offers a comprehensive range of treatments, from dental hygiene and routine check-ups to the latest cosmetic dental treatments. Practice owner, Martin van […]
Extra NHS Dental Places for Prestbury Residents
Health bosses in Gloucestershire have given the green light for a dental practice in Prestbury to take on new patients. Prestbury Dental Care, on Prestbury Road near Cheltenham, will be taking on new NHS dental patients, a decision that has been greatly welcomed by local residents. Matt Groves, a local resident, said that the news […]
Genix Healthcare Welcomes NHS Dentistry Funding Boost
Sian Nelson-Jones, clinical director of Genix Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest dental providers, has welcomed news of a cash injection for NHS dentistry. Last week, the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, announced an additional sum of £28 million for NHS dental services. Primary Care Trusts will now be invited to bid for extra funding to […]
Lansley Confirms Cash Injection to Improve Access to NHS Dentistry
The Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, has announced that NHS dentistry will receive an extra cash boost to improve access to dental services. Lansley confirmed that an additional sum of £28 million will be made available to improve access to NHS dentistry. An extra 820,000 people have registered with an NHS dentist since May 2010 and […]
