Posts Tagged ‘NHS’
NHS vows to keep dental services running after mydentist announces closures in Richmond and Catterick
The NHS has vowed to keep dental services running after mydentist revealed that it was closing its clinics in Richmond and Catterick. When news of the planned closures emerged, local MP, Rishi Sunak, wrote to NHS England to urge the body to act quickly to fill gaps. The Richmond MP has since revealed that he […]
New British Dental Association survey highlights NHS recruitment issues
A new survey published by the British Dental Association highlights major issues related to the recruitment of NHS dentists. The most recent poll indicates that 68 percent of practices that have advertised vacancies have struggled to fill them. This represents a significant increase from 50% of practices in 2016-2017. Vice chair of the BDA, Eddie […]
BDA issues warning over dental access, as some patients face 70-mile journey to see an NHS dentist
The British Dental Association has issued a warning over access to NHS dental care, as patients in some parts of the country face a 70-mile journey to see a dentist. The BDA has warned that increasing pressure within the industry and low morale have made it difficult for practices to recruit dentists. A recent survey […]
Thousands of people waiting to register with an NHS dentist in Plymouth
More than 9,000 people are waiting to join an NHS dental register in Plymouth, it has been revealed. Figures show that 9,127 people, including 1,677 under 18’s, are currently on a waiting list. The situation has prompted local councillors and public health officials to call for urgent help. Councillor Sue McDonald said that at the […]
Brand new dental practice opens in Falkirk
A brand new dental practice, which offers both private and NHS dental care, has opened in Falkirk. Envisage Dental is now officially open to patients after taking over the premises previously occupied by European Dentist on Cow Wynd. The modern clinic is specially designed to cater for nervous and anxious patients and there’s a range […]
NHS dentists urged to forewarn patients of plans to go private
The DDU (Dental Defence Union) has urged NHS dentists who plan to go private to forewarn patients. The advice comes after a survey revealed that up to 60 percent of NHS dentists are considering going private in the next five years. Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, senior dento-legal adviser at the DDU, suggested providing patients with six months’ […]
Borders lagging behind as record dental registration figures revealed
The Scottish Borders are lagging behind other parts of the country in terms of dental registrations, new figures have revealed. The latest statistics show that there have been major improvements in registration rates across the country in the last decade, but rates are still lower in some parts than others. Despite widespread increases in registrations, […]
Local MP voices concerns over decision to stop NHS dental services at Billingham practice
A local MP has voiced his concerns over plans for a Billingham dental practice to stop offering treatment to NHS patients. Queensway Dental, which has been providing NHS services for 25 years, will only cater for private patients from April 1st. The practice currently has more than 11,000 NHS patients on its books. Patients have […]
Scottish Government scraps recommendations for 6-monthly check-ups in oral health shake-up
The Scottish Government has scrapped recommendations for 6-monthly check-ups as part of a shake-up of oral health services. As part of a revamp of NHS dental services across the country, patients will not be advised to go to the dentist every 6 months, with new guidelines advising patients with healthy teeth and gums to wait […]
Dental registration rates rise by almost 50% in a decade in Scotland
Rates of dental registration in Scotland have almost doubled in the last ten years, it has been confirmed. The latest figures show that in 2017, 92.5% of the population was registered with a dentist. This is a significant increase compared to figures of 51.1% in 2007. The statistics are particularly reassuring for adults, as registration […]
