Posts Tagged ‘NHS’
Subsidies for Dental Care May Make No Difference
The President of the New Zealand Dental Association has suggested that subsidised dental care will not make a difference to standards of oral health in New Zealand. John Bell said, that statistics from countries where dental care is subsidised suggest that there may not be a significant difference in standards of oral health if subsidised […]
BDA Urges Government to Protect Dental Public Health
The British Dental Association has urged the government to protect dental public health services, amidst proposals to reform NHS commissioning. Representatives have warned that public dental health must be safeguarded if the proposed reforms are to be a success. The BDA has published a blueprint of dental public health measures, which identifies crucial areas to […]
First class of Peninsula dentists celebrate graduation
The first class of dental students from the Peninsula Dental School have celebrated their graduation. The multimillion pound dental school, which was established to address a shortage of dentists in the South West, was the first new school to open in the UK for forty years. The school opened in Plymouth in 2007 and four […]
Exmouth dental surgeries taking on new paitents
Three dental practices in Exmouth are currently taking on new patients. There have been problems with access to NHS dental services in parts of Devon, including Exmouth, but NHS Devon has launched a high-profile campaign to improve access to services and provide patients with the relevant information to help them register with local dentists. Andrew […]
MSP Hosts Meeting with NHS to Discuss Harris Dental Services
A Member of the Scottish Parliament hosted a meting with the chief executive of NHS Western Isles, to discuss issues facing dental services in Harris. Alasdair Allan, MSP for the Western Isles met with chief executive Gordon Jamieson to talk about the future of NHS dental services in Harris. The meeting was called in light […]
First class of dental students graduates from multi-million pound school
The first 30 students have celebrated their graduation from the new multi-million pound dental school at the University of Central Lancashire. The class of 30 graduated yesterday, having completed a brand new course, which is the first of its kind in the UK. The course at UCLan was set up in conjunction with local NHS […]
New pilot Schemes will promote preventative dentistry
Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, has stressed that new NHS dental pilots will promote preventative dentistry. Speaking during Health Questions at the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Lansley said that the government was aiming to increase the overall number of patient registrations, improve access for children and promote preventative dental treatments. Mr Lansley […]
Dental helpline helps thousands in Devon
A dental helpline run by a non-profit organisation has helped thousands of people in Devon, it has been revealed. The helpline, which is run by Devon Dental, deals with around 1,000 telephone calls per month and has offered advice to thousands of people in the local area; the helpline has also helped to boost registration […]
NHS Dental Report Reveals Inequalities in Oxfordshire
An NHS report has revealed dental inequalities in Oxfordshire. The report showed that children in poorer areas of the county are having teeth extracted due to poor oral health. The report highlighted Banbury and towns in the North East of the county, where standards of oral health are very poor. Some volunteers visiting schools reported […]
University Studies NHS Dental Contracts
The University of Liverpool has begun a study into the dental contracting of the National Health Service, better known as the NHS. The study is estimated to take three years and will concentrate on determining what constitutes a successful dental contract. The University of Liverpool has stated that that the study will determine the true […]
