Posts Tagged ‘Shortage’
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 […]
Ely dental clinic forced to cancel appointments due to dentist shortage
A dental clinic in Ely has been forced to cancel appointments due to a shortage of dentists. The team at mydentist, which is based in St Mary’s Street, is currently offering priority appointments only due to a shortage of dental staff. Patients who are waiting for treatment and those booked in for routine appointments have […]
Plymouth dental practice will remain open despite having a shortage of dentists
A Plymouth dental practice will remain open, despite the fact there is currently a shortage of dentists. Patients at Smile Dental Care, which is based at Ernesettle Primary Care Centre, have been advised to visit a surgery across the city for treatment while the practice recruits a new dentist, but they have been assured that […]
Richmond dental patients forced to travel to Teesside for NHS care
Dental patients who are searching for NHS services in Richmond and the surrounding area are being forced to travel to Teesside, it has been revealed. There are currently no dental practices in the Richmond area offering free places for NHS adult patients, meaning that those who wish to join an NHS register are facing lengthy […]
Dolgellau patients to lose NHS dentist after mydentist confirms closure
Patients in Dolgellau are set to lose out on access to NHS dentistry in the town after mydentist confirmed the imminent closure of its Mervinian House practice. The practice, which has more than 4,000 patients on its books, will close at the end of March as a result of a shortage of dentists. The chain […]
