Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Highlands MSP calls for urgent meeting to discuss dental provision in the Western Isles
The MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Rhoda Grant, has called for an urgent meeting with the health secretary to discuss dental provision on the islands of South Uist, North Uist and Benbecula. Ms Grant wants to hold talks with Shona Robinson ahead of the end of a consultation, which was launched to talk about […]
Orkney children have the best teeth in Scotland, new survey reveals
A new survey has revealed that children in Orkney have the best teeth in Scotland. Figures obtained as part of the National Dental Inspection Programme for 2017 show that standards of oral health are highest on the island, with 90.4 percent of P7 children showing no obvious signs of decay. This figures compares favourably with […]
New figures confirm dental health gap between children from poor and affluent backgrounds in Scotland
New figures show that there is still a gap in standards of oral health between children from poor and affluent backgrounds in Scotland. Although there have been improvements, rates of decay are still higher in children from less wealthy families. Statistics obtained as part of the National Dental Inspection Programme and published by Information Services […]
Paisley dental nurse to embark on Uganda mission to help children orphaned by HIV
A young dental nurse is preparing to swap Scotland for Uganda after securing a place on a volunteer programme to help children who have been orphaned as a result of HIV. Zoe Adams, 25, will travel to the African country in February as part of a project to support children who have lost parents. Zoe […]
Scottish patients turning to private dentists, research reveals
A growing number of patients in Scotland are turning to private dentists, research has revealed. New research suggests that more and more dental patients north of the border are visiting private dental clinics as a result of confusion related to pricing and the availability of NHS services and issues with access to appointments. A study […]
Scottish health minister hails Childsmile initiative
The Scottish health minister, Shona Robison, has hailed the success of the Childsmile campaign amid concerns that standards of oral health are significantly worse in some areas of Scotland than others. Ms Robison said that nurseries and primary schools are helping to make a massive difference to children’s oral health in Scotland thanks to the […]
Residents raise concerns over ageing dental van in Newcastleton
Newcastleton residents have raised concerns over the safety of an ageing dental van, which provides mobile treatment for children. A spokesperson for NHS Borders has confirmed that there are no plans to replace the mobile dental unit, despite fears from local residents that the van will not pass its MOT in August. Councillor Davie Paterson […]
Commonwealth Games Scotland confirms new sponsorship deal with Glasgow dental firm
Representatives from Commonwealth Games Scotland have confirmed a new sponsorship deal with The Park Practice, Glasgow. This marks the first time Team Scotland has been sponsored by a dental firm. Mike Blackie, principal dentist at The Park Practice, celebrated the new partnership at the Commonwealth Youth Games Team Camp, where he spoke to Scottish youngsters […]
Concerns raised over access to NHS dental care in Scotland
Representatives from the Oral Health Foundation have raised concerns over access to NHS dental care in Scotland. Recent research suggests that more than 215,000 people are facing a 40-mile round trip to see an NHS dentist. Studies undertaken by the Oral Health Foundation show that almost a quarter of people live more than ten miles […]
NHS dental professionals in Scotland to receive 1% pay rise
Dental professionals in Scotland will receive a 1% pay rise from the 1st April, it has been confirmed. Health Secretary, Shona Robison described employees as the NHS’s “most valuable asset” and added that their contributions are valued despite the fact that pay has been a contentious issue amid cuts to the health service. All those […]
