Posts Tagged ‘Wales’
Plans submitted to create a wellness village with new dental centre in Bridgend
Proposals to create a new health and wellness village in Bridgend have been submitted to planning officers. The plans for Sunnyside Wellness Village included proposals to create a doctor’s surgery, a dental centre, a pharmacy and community health clinics, in addition to supported housing. The plans have been put forward by Linc Cymru in partnership […]
Homeless people in Wales forced to pull out their own teeth amid emergency dental care access crisis
A patient watchdog has suggested that homeless people in parts of Wales are extracting their own teeth as a result of being unable to access emergency dental care services. The community health council claims that very few homeless people in the Swansea area have access to dental care and added that severe dental issues are […]
Montgomeryshire AM raises concerns over dental access at Welsh National Assembly
The AM for Montgomeryshire has raised concerns over access to dental services in his constituency at the Welsh National Assembly. At a meeting at the Senedd, AM Russell George suggested that local residents in Newtown are facing a dental crisis. Mr George said that there have been issues linked to the recruitment of dental professionals […]
Newport dental team celebrates historic anniversary
A dental team from Newport has plenty to smile about after celebrating 40 years in the business. Staff from Chepstow Road Dental Surgery invited colleagues and patients from the past and present to mark the 40th anniversary of the practice. To celebrate the milestone, the practice hosted a party, with more than 50 guests in […]
Llangollen dental practice closes unexpectedly
A dental practice in Llangollen has closed unexpectedly, leaving patients with an uncertain future. The Chapel Street surgery closed last week (Monday 15th January) with patients arriving at the clinic to find a note on the door. Patients have been advised to find alternative arrangements following the sudden closure and some are very worried about […]
Penarth dental practice manager celebrates prestigious national award
A dental practice manager from Penarth has plenty to smile about in the run-up to Christmas after being awarded the titles of Best Team Member in the UK and Wales at the Dentistry Awards. Kirsty White was initially named the winner of the Welsh category before learning that she had beaten off competition from other […]
Dental patients turning to private dentists in Wales amid confusion over costs
A growing number of dental patients in Wales are turning to private dentists amid confusion over costs, it has been revealed. According to a new study published by Orajel, 60 percent of patients in Wales think that the UK’s dental system is confusing, with many unaware of how much dental treatments cost and which services […]
Plans submitted to create new dental centre in Cerwen
Plans to expand NHS dental services in Cerwen have been submitted to the local health board. Officials are hoping to have proposals to spend £1.5 million creating a permanent dental clinic and improved GP services at Corwen Health Centre approved. If the plans are given the thumbs up by members of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health […]
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board reveals plans to create 2,000 new NHS dental places
Representatives from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have revealed plans to create 2,000 extra NHS dental places thanks to a £300,000 funding injection from the government. The funding is part of a £1.3 million pot for dental services in Wales, which will create around 10,000 new NHS dental places. The cash injection is expected to […]
Welsh parents urged to start caring for their children’s teeth earlier
Parents in Wales have been advised to start taking care of their children’s teeth at an earlier age. Maria Morgan, senior lecturer in dental public health at Cardiff University, said that many parents are not aware that they need to start taking steps to protect their child’s teeth when they’re still babies and this is […]
