Posts Tagged ‘Shetland’
Dental attendance rates fall to record low in Scotland
The number of people visiting a dentist on a regular basis in Scotland has fallen. Statistics show that dental attendance rates have dropped to a record low, despite the fact that registration rates have soared. More adults and children in Scotland are registered with a dentist than ever before, but the figures show that people […]
Dental patient registration rates soar in Shetland
The latest NHS figures show that dental patient registrations rates have soared in Shetland. In the last 12 years, the proportion of patients registered with an NHS dentist on the island has increased dramatically, with a surge of adults and children joining local practices. Adult numbers have rocketed by 138% while the proportion of children […]
Good news for dental patients in Shetland, as private practice offers NHS places
Dental patients in Shetland have a reason to smile after a private practice on the island started accepting NHS patients. Dental Shetland in Lerwick is now offering NHS dental places, as well as private dental services, a move, which has delighted local health bosses. The clinic has confirmed that Dr David Lubbe will continue to […]
Lerwick dental team pulls together to re-open surgery following flooding
The team from a newly-opened dental practice in Lerwick, Shetland, is working together to get the surgery up and running again after a burst pipe caused flooding in the reception area. The Family Dental Clinic has only just opened and the incident will force it to close for a few days; however, the clinic is […]
Shetland dental practice to close for a month
A dental practice in Shetland will close for a month before opening as an NHS dental surgery, it has been confirmed. Alan Owen’s practice will close for a month after he retires on Friday; it will reopen on October 3rd as an NHS surgery. Essential maintenance work will be carried out during the four week […]
NHS Chiefs offer Assurance for Shetland Dental Patients
Health chiefs from NHS Shetland have offered dental patients assurances for the future, after their local dentist announced his retirement. Alan Owen will retire in September and locals were worried that they would be left without a dentist, however, NHS Shetland has assured locals that steps are being taken to find a solution and discussions […]
