Posts Tagged ‘NHS Tayside’
NHS Tayside’s mobile dental unit provides relief for recovering and former drug addicts
A mobile dental service, which has been launched by NHS Tayside, is providing relief for recovering and former drug addicts in the area. Many people who are taking advantage of the service have previously been homeless and have subsequently found it incredibly difficult to access dental care and to look after their teeth. Cheryl Ferguson, […]
Tayside Dental Professionals Tackle Cycle Challenge in Colleague’s Memory
A group of dental professionals from NHS Tayside’s public dental service has taken on a cycling challenge to raise money in memory of their colleague. The team of intrepid cyclists set off on a 45 mile bike ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh recently in memory of former colleague Garry Sime, who sadly died in February. […]
Arbroath Dentist Dentist Reveals New Childsmile Room
A dentist from Arbroath is beaming after officially opening a dedicated Childsmile room. Ian Robertson, owner of Ian Robertson Dental Care, has overseen extensive renovation work at the practice over the last few months. The surgery now boasts a Childsmile room, which is designed to help children feel relaxed and enjoy their time at the […]
Afternoon Sessions at Dundee Dental Hospital Cancelled Due to Staff Shortages
NHS Tayside has confirmed that afternoon sessions at Dundee Dental Hospital have been cancelled this week as a result of staff shortages. The service at the hospital will run as normal in the mornings and patients who have appointments scheduled for sessions between 8.45 am and 12.30 pm will be treated as normal. The restricted […]
Oral Health Standards On The Up in Tayside Schools
Recent figures have shown a significant improvement in standards of oral health among Tayside’s children. The 2015 National Dental Inspection Programme revealed a 20 percent increase in the number of children without any signs of decay in just a decade. In 2005, the report suggested that 60 percent of P7 children showed no signs of […]
NHS Tayside Invites Locals to Participate in Dental Survey
NHS Tayside is inviting local people to take part in a dental survey. The aim of the online questionnaire is to assess what people think of dental services in the area, where they think improvements can be made and where inequalities exist within the region. The survey will help to gather information from local residents […]
Dundee Dental Hospital Postpones Appointments Due to Boiler Issues
Dundee Dental Hospital has had to put back appointments for Thursday and Friday following problems with the hot water and heating supply system. NHS Tayside have said that appointments for the next two days will need to be postponed. According to a spokeswoman, the problem has affected staff’s ability to see every patient, as a result patients with appointments […]
Brechin Care Home Receives Oral Health Award
The Glade in Brechin was one of four care homes in Angus to be awarded a Tayside Oral Health Award. Members of the Angus Community Dental Team paid a visit to The Glade to break the news and present the award, which is given by NHS Tayside to try and improve oral healthcare for care […]
NHS Tayside Raising Awareness of Mouth Cancer
NHS Tayside is supporting Mouth Cancer Action Month by hosting a series of events throughout November. The NHS trust is hoping to raise awareness of mouth cancer by inviting local people to get involved in events and screening sessions. Mouth Cancer Action Month is a national campaign run by the British Dental Health Foundation, which […]
