Posts Tagged ‘NHS’
Lib Dems raise concerns over access to NHS dentists in Scotland
The Liberal Democrat party has raised concerns over the varying numbers of NHS dental patients across Scotland. The alarm was raised following the release of figures, which indicated huge differences between the percentages of people who were registered with an NHS dentist in different parts of the country; the total percentage of people who were […]
Sidmouth welcomes new NHS dental practice
A new NHS dental practice has opened in the town of Sidmouth, offering NHS places for an additional eight thousand residents in the area. The Mill Street Dental Practice, which is managed by the Den Dental Group, will ease pressure on local dentists by increasing NHS provision in the area. The new clinic has already […]
New study confirms link between maternal gum disease and pregnancy complications
A new study has confirmed the link between oral health conditions and complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The study, which was conducted by a team at Case Western University, concluded that harmful bacteria can travel from the mother’s mouth into the bloodstream of the foetus. The study found that these bacteria can contribute to premature […]
Plans for new dental practice hang in the balance
Plans for a new dental practice in Devon are hanging in the balance following criticism from the Environment Agency and conservation experts. The new surgery, which was due to be built in the town of Ottery, may not be built after all after plans were labelled ‘unacceptable’ by the Environmental Agency. Conservation and environment experts […]
Green Party launch election manifesto
The Green Party have launched their election manifesto, with environmental issues and health and social care at the heart of their campaign. One of the most attractive policies for voters is likely to be the pledge to try and make NHS dental care free for all. Dental care has been singled out as a concern […]
NHS introduce new charges for orthodontic treatment
The NHS in Northern Ireland is planning to introduce charges for orthodontic treatment, according to the Belfast Telegraph. The change, which will result in thousands of patients having to pay for their own dental care, has been branded a “tax on children’s smiles” by Alex Easton, a member of the Stormont Health Committee. Under the […]
SNP warns voters about Westminster health cuts
Representatives from the Scottish National Party have warned voters that Westminster parties are aiming to cut the health budget in Scotland. Scottish Health Secretary, Nicola Sturgeon, advised voters that other major parties were planning to carry out a “smash and grab raid” in an attempt to reclaim some of the deficit. In a rousing speech […]
Increasing number of children suffering with preventable illnesses
The number of children in the UK that are suffering from preventable health conditions has reached epidemic proportions, according to research carried out by the BBC. Staff at Alder Hay hospital, the busiest children’s hospital in the whole of Europe, treat around 200,000 patients each year; however, they have become increasingly concerned about the number […]
Bournemouth patients in the clear following sterilisation blunder
Almost two thousand patients have received clear blood test results following a series of incidents at Poole Lane Dental Practice in Kinson. The alarm was raised after staff at the practice became suspicious of a locum dentist’s sterilisation and infection control procedures. The locum dentist, who has not been named for legal reasons, worked at […]
Adult patients flock to orthodontic clinics following success of ‘Ugly Betty’
The number of adult patients opting to have braces has increased significantly following the success of channel 4’s Ugly Betty, a show which charts the journey of Betty, a young girl who works at a glamorous, cut-throat magazine and wears fixed metal train-track braces. Previously, braces had been largely associated with teenagers; however, celebrity endorsements […]
