Posts Tagged ‘NHS’
Experts raise concerns over dentist shortage, as number of new recruits falls by a fifth in 3 years
Experts have raised concerns over a dentist shortage after figures revealed that the number of new dentists has fallen by one-fifth in the last three years. Researchers suggested that recruitment issues are already becoming more commonplace, and the situation is set to get worse with falling numbers of graduates and a high number of dentists […]
Bupa adds to its dental portfolio after acquiring 9 new practices
Bupa has added to its portfolio of dental practices after confirming the acquisition of nine new clinics across the UK and Ireland. The chain has added a total of 23 new practices to its ever-growing collection this year, and the total number of Bupa Dental Care surgeries now stands at 470. The new additions represent […]
Thousands of Hartlepool children haven’t seen a dentist in the last year
New figures have revealed that over 10,000 children in Hartlepool didn’t see a dentist last year. Statistics from the NHS suggested that 51% of children in the North East town didn’t go to the dentist in the 12-month period leading up to September 2018, despite the fact that dentists recommend 6-monthly visits for children. This […]
British Dental Association criticises ministers for failing to prioritise dentistry in new NHS 10-year plan
The British Dental Association has criticised health ministers for failing to prioritise dental health as part of a new 10-year plan for the NHS, which is designed to focus on preventative care. Recently, Prime Minister Theresa May launched the 10-year plan, which health bosses claim could save up to 500,000 lives per year. While additional […]
Ambitious young dentist has plenty to smile about after taking over Belfast practice
An ambitious young dentist has plenty to smile about after taking over an established practice in the south of Belfast. Dr Seamus Kennedy has recently taken the reins of Malone Dental, after securing funding from First Trust Bank. Dr Kennedy, 29, has taken over ownership of the practice from Dr Maria McElhom. Dr Kennedy has […]
Number of extractions performed on children in England rises by almost 20% in 5 years
The number of children undergoing extraction procedures in England has risen by 18 percent in the last five years, new figures confirm. According to the Local Government Association (LGA), 45,077 extractions were performed on children in England last year. This represents an increase of almost 20% since 2012. The cost of extractions to the NHS […]
New dental contract for Northumberland villages on track, NHS England confirms
Representatives from NHS England have confirmed that a new contract to provide villagers in Northumberland with new dental services is on track. Following the closure of two dental surgeries in Rothbury and Hadston last year, NHS England set about trying to find a new dentist to take over the contract. In October 2017, Coquetdale Dental […]
Vacant Shoreham shop to be converted into new NHS dental surgery
A shop in Shoreham-by-Sea, which has been vacant for six months, is set to become a new NHS dental surgery. Plans to convert the premises on Brunswick Road have been welcomed by councillors. In the last year or so, traders and retailers have found it difficult to stay afloat, especially following the closure of the […]
New Billingham Dental Practice to Open In Town Centre
Just a few yards away from a private dental clinic that no longer accepts NHS patients, a new dental practice is expected to open, pending the acceptance of an application submitted to Stockton Borough Council to convert a former electrical shop into an. The move comes in the wake of a huge demand for NHS […]
Sandwich dental practice to remain open until an alternative provider is found, NHS England confirms
An NHS dental practice located in Sandwich, which is due to close, will now stay open until an alternative provider is found. NHS England has confirmed that the New Street practice will not close until a solution has been identified. Local MP Craig Mackinlay has been assured by NHS England that patients will be able […]
