Posts Tagged ‘NHS’
NHS vows to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children
The NHS has vowed to work with dental professionals, educators and parents to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children. Figures from NHS Digital revealed that in some areas of the country, almost half of children didn’t visit the dentist last year, despite dental experts recommending six-monthly check-ups. In Warrington, more than 17,800 children […]
NHS dental fees to rise in April
The government has confirmed that fees for NHS dental treatment will increase in April. New guidelines mean that the cost of a basic check-up and other band 1 treatments will increase by £1 to £21.60. The price of band 2 treatments, such as fillings and root canal treatments, and band 3 services, including crowns, will […]
A third of Peterborough children missed out on dental visits last year, new figures reveal
New figures published by NHS Digital show that a third of children in Peterborough didn’t see a dentist last year. The statistics revealed that only 63 percent of children had at least one check-up in 2017. Public Health England recommends regular dental checks for children of all ages, and the figures will spark concern among […]
Almost half of Lewisham children didn’t see a dentist last year, NHS figures confirm
Almost 50 percent of children in Lewisham didn’t see a dentist last year, according to new figures from NHS Digital. Health experts recommend 6-monthly check-ups for children, but the latest statistics from the NHS revealed that only 54 percent of children in Lewisham saw a dentist last year. Figure show that 31,425 children didn’t go […]
Health watchdog reveals some patients are waiting up to 2 years to see a dentist in York
A health watchdog has revealed that some people in York are waiting up to two years to get a dental appointment. Healthwatch York claims that some people are faced with a choice between waiting to see a dentist and travelling outside of the city. A new survey conducted by the local body found that some […]
NHS dental chief insists waiting times are falling in Brae amid criticism from patients
An NHS dental chief has stated that waiting times for dental care in Brae are falling amid criticism from patients. Brian Chittick, dental director, said that the number of patients on the waiting list has fallen by 20 in the last two weeks and insisted that the dental teams on Brae are working hard to […]
NHS invites dental practices to participate in new prototypes as part of contract reform research
The NHS is inviting dental practices to participate in new fourth wave prototypes as part of an ongoing pilot scheme linked to contract reform. The Department of Health and Social Care is encouraging interested practices to come forward, as it prepares to launch a fourth wave of prototypes. The pilots have been extended for two […]
Worcester councillor calls for better access to dental services for local pensioners
A local councillor has called for improved access to NHS dental services for pensioners in Worcester. Cllr Richard Udall claims that older people have been struggling to get the dental treatment they need since the closure of St John’s Dental Practice back in 2016. Cllr Udall stated that there is a crisis in the county, […]
Mydentist confirms closure of Bury St Edmunds practice
Representatives from the mydentist chain have confirmed that its Bury St Edmunds practice in King’s Road will close at the end of February. The clinic, which was already ceased providing NHS dental treatment, will close completely on the 28th February, it has been revealed. In the coming weeks, dentists will be attempting to complete courses […]
Alpha Dental steps in to help patients affected by mydentist closures in Richmondshire
Alpha Dental has stepped in to help patients affected by the upcoming closures of mydentist practices in Catterick and Richmond. Alpha Dental is currently working with NHS England to discuss the provision of additional NHS services for patients who are currently registered with mydentist. The chain has practices in Catterick and Northallerton. Ian Gordon, director […]
