Posts Tagged ‘St Austell’

Cornwall MP suggests dentist shortage is to blame for access problems

Cornwall MP suggests dentist shortage is to blame for access problems

The MP for St Austell and Newquay, Steve Double, has suggested that a lack of funding is not the main cause of access issues across the South West. Instead, the Conservative MP believes that a shortage of dentists is contributing to long waiting times in Cornwall. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Double outlined […]


Cornwall dental practice becomes the first to support new sustainable bamboo brush scheme

Cornwall dental practice becomes the first to support new sustainable bamboo brush scheme

A dental practice in St Austell, Cornwall, has become the first to support a sustainable bamboo toothbrush scheme. Simon Fox, principal dentist at Fox’s Dental Care, explained that he took the decision to sign up to the new initiative run by Refuse & ReUse because he’s passionate about the environment. Refuse & ReUse, a South […]


Coroner Talks of Tragic Death of St Austell Dentist

Coroner Talks of Tragic Death of St Austell Dentist

A young dentist from St Austell, Cornwall, has died tragically following complications caused by diabetes, according to the deputy coroner. An inquest into the death of 30 year old Dr Darren Eastmond, took place at Truro Town Hall earlier this month. Dr Eastmond was found dead in his bed at his flat at the beginning […]