Posts Tagged ‘Yorkshire’
Bingley dentist hangs up his drill after 54 years in the business
A dentist from Bingley has officially hung up his drill after treating patients for 54 years. At the age of 78, David Pulman was one of England’s oldest working dentists when he retired in June. David has spent the last 46 years working at Park Road Dental Practice, and he reluctantly decided to retire after […]
New figures show a decrease in free dental treatments for Leeds patients
New figures suggest that there has been a significant decrease in free treatment provided for dental patients in Leeds this year. According to statistics from NHS Digital, the number of units of free treatment claimed by adult patients in the city has fallen significantly. The latest bi-annual report indicates that in the first six months […]
Yorkshire dental duo supports vulnerable women and children in Sri Lanka
A pair of dentists from Yorkshire has invested in an innovative charity initiative to support vulnerable women and girls in Sri Lanka. Drs Catherine McCanny Hendron and Martina Hodgson decided to support the Rosie May Foundation after seeing a presentation at an Inspiring Women in Dentistry event. The duo has now contributed to new pink […]
Ripon dental team brings smiles to visiting children from Chernobyl
A dental team from Ripon has brought smiles to the faces of children visiting from Chernobyl. Bupa Dental Care welcomed a group of children from the Ukrainian town as part of a project with Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline. The latest visit marked the seventh annual trip for the children. As part of the partnership, dental volunteers […]
Daring dental duo takes on zip line challenge to raise money for local hospice
A daring dental duo from Yorkshire has taken on a nerve-jangling zip line challenge known as ‘Zipping the Pepper Pot’ to raise money for a local hospice. Nicola Smith and Stacy Slinger, from Taylored Dental Care in Ilkley, took on the challenge of climbing up and zip-lining down the Pepper Pot to raise cash for […]
Yorkshire street dentists provide care for the homeless
A group of Yorkshire dentists is bringing smiles to people on the streets by providing free dental care. Nafiza Jamil is a member of a team of dentists based in the Leeds area, which is providing care to homeless people who have no hope of getting a dental appointment. When you’re struggling to keep a […]
Yorkshire beautician fined for providing illegal tooth whitening treatment
A beautician from Yorkshire has been fined after providing illegal tooth whitening treatment. Emma Hood, from Redcar, has been prosecuted by the General Dental Council following an investigation into services she offered at her salon, The Vibe. Ms Hood, 31, was found to be offering bleaching treatment at a price of £45. Under EU legislation, […]
Bupa dental practices accepting new patients in Yorkshire
Bupa has encouraged dental patients looking for a dentist in Yorkshire to contact its practices located in Doncaster and Pontefract. Recently, it was revealed that Buttershaw Lane Dental Care Unit would close, and there have been reports in the press about a lack of dental spaces in Bradford. In light of the news, Bupa has […]
Yorkshire dental firm announces new jobs amid expansion plans
A Yorkshire dental firm has revealed that it is creating a host of new jobs amid expansion plans. ARS Dental, which has clinics across the county, has revealed plans to open a new private surgery in Huddersfield after adding two Yorkshire Smiles practices to its books. The surgeries, which are located in Leeds and Barnsley, […]
Eden dental duo welcomes new couple to the practice
A dental duo, which has worked tirelessly to bring their practice back from the brink following storm damage, is preparing to welcome a new couple to the dental team. Richard and Barbara Govan have dedicated a huge amount of time and effort to getting Tufton Cottage Dental Practice back on track after Storm Desmond battered […]
