Posts Tagged ‘NHS Shetland’
NHS Shetland’s new dental director sympathises with patients, as COVID-19 restrictions remain
NHS Shetland’s new dental director has expressed frustration at the current Coronavirus restrictions in place in Scotland, sympathising with patients who can’t yet access routine services. Dr Anthony Visocchi, a dentist from Banchory, recently replaced Brian Chittick as the dental director at NHS Shetland. At a time when the dental service is very different to […]
NHS Shetland Confirms Appointment of New Dental Director
NHS Shetland has confirmed the appointment of a new dental director. Brian Chittick will take over the reins from Ray Cross, who is due to retire at the end of the week. Mr Chittick will be moving from his position of senior dental officer on an initial 12 month contract. In a statement, NHS Shetland […]
New Dental Clinic Set to Open in Lerwick
A brand new dental clinic is set to open its doors to patients in Shetland this Friday, the 22nd January. The new practice, which is located in the centre of Lerwick opposite the police station, will provide dental care for around 10,000 patients. Two dentists will start work on Friday and another two will join […]
New Dental Clinic to Open in Shetland Later This Year
A new dental clinic will open in Shetland later this year, it has been announced. The new practice will open on Market Street in Lerwick and will be managed by the owners of Lerwick Dental Practice. The clinic will offer both private and NHS dentistry, but the focus will be on NHS dental care. Around […]
New Shetland Dental Practice Ready for Grand Opening
A new dental clinic will open its doors to patients in Shetland today, Thursday 7th May. The Family Dental Clinic, which is located in the former Complementary Health Clinic facing Grantfield Garage in Lerwick, will be officially opened following an extensive period of redecoration and refurbishment. Owner and principal dentist Michael Rylko spent nine months working […]
NHS Report Calls For Improvement In Shetland Dental Care
An NHS report has called for improvements in dental care and mental health services in Shetland. Following a review by the NHS, the board was informed that further improvements need to be made by NHS Shetland at a meeting on October 1st. Chairman of the NHS Shetland board, Ian Kinniburgh, said that the board was […]
Shetland Dental Patients Advised to Wait 12 Months for a Check-Up
Dental patients registered with the surgery that was previously managed by Alan Owen, who retired last year, have been told that they should wait twelve months for a check-up. Previously, patients were advised to attend check-ups every six months. Interim dental director at NHS Shetland, Pippa Arbon, is currently in the process of sending out […]
Shetland Dental Practice to Reopen Next Week
NHS Shetland has confirmed that the practice on St Olaf Street will reopen next week. The practice has undergone an £80,000 renovation and has brand new equipment, including new dental chairs and state of the art IT equipment. Simon Bokor-Ingram, director of clinical services at NHS Shetland said that all three chairs will be in […]
NHS Shetland Promises Improvements in Dental Services
Representatives from NHS Shetland have promised to make improvements to dental services on the island, which will include cutting the waiting list that has been in place for several years. Ralph Roberts told a journalist at The Shetland Times that reducing the waiting list, which contains more than 1,000 names, is the toughest challenge faced […]
Shetland dental practice to close for a month
A dental practice in Shetland will close for a month before opening as an NHS dental surgery, it has been confirmed. Alan Owen’s practice will close for a month after he retires on Friday; it will reopen on October 3rd as an NHS surgery. Essential maintenance work will be carried out during the four week […]
