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Dental appointments drop in 2020, as Covid-19 lockdowns take their tollDentistry news | Dental News
NHS figures show that the number of people accessing NHS dental care has fallen in 2020. Statistics from NHS Digital suggest that there has been a 4% decrease in the number of patients seeing a dentist in England in the 24-month period leading up to the end of June 2020. Although it is likely that […]
BDA Urges Government to Protect Dental Public Health Dentistry news | Dental News
The British Dental Association has urged the government to protect dental public health services, amidst proposals to reform NHS commissioning. Representatives have warned that public dental health must be safeguarded if the proposed reforms are to be a success. The BDA has published a blueprint of dental public health measures, which identifies crucial areas to […]
14 new dental centres open across the West Country
NHS England and NHS Improvement have confirmed the opening of 14 new urgent dental hubs in the West Country. These dental care centres will provide emergency assistance for patients while high street practices are closed during the lockdown. New centres have opened in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon, Chippenham, Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater, Dorchester, Plymouth, Exmouth, […]
Experts praise ‘Starting Well’ children’s dental health initiative
Experts have praised a new children’s dental health initiative. The ‘Starting Well’ campaign was launched by the NHS and is closely linked to the ‘Dental Check by One’ campaign, which was developed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry and the Chief Dental Officer two years ago. Dr Robin Mills, an NHS consultant in paediatric […]
Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar
Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar, despite the NHS urging manufacturers to reduce sugar content last summer. Research undertaken by Action on Sugar revealed that almost half of popular cereals still have excessive sugar content. Public Health England set a target of lowering sugar content to a maximum of […]
BBC report suggests that 2 million adults are struggling to see a dentist
A BBC report suggests that 2 million adults are struggling to see an NHS dentist in England. Analysis by the broadcaster indicates that 1.45 people have been unsuccessful in getting an appointment with a dentist in the last 2 years, with a further 500,000 either waiting on a list or avoiding the dentist due to […]
Calderdale councillors set to discuss water fluoridation plans
Councillors in Calderdale are set to discuss the possibility of adding fluoride to water supplies to boost dental health.
Dorset dental patient warns of the risks of travelling abroad for treatment
A dental patient who travelled overseas for treatment has shared his story in a bid to encourage others to think twice before having treatment abroad. Pradip Pandya, from Wimborne, flew to India two years ago to have dental implant treatment. At the time, he was attracted by the fees, which were significantly lower than charges […]
Dentaid to offer free dental treatment in HuddersfieldDentistry news | Dental News
One of the UK’s leading dental charities, Dentaid, will be providing free dental treatment in Huddersfield and the surrounding area over the course of the next two weeks. The charity is responding to a shortage of dentists in the area, which is making it difficult for patients to gain access to NHS dental services. MP […]
