Millions denied access to dentistry in the UK
According to a recent report published by the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), millions of adults in England and Wales are unable to find a publicly …
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Could NHS dentistry end?
The British Dental Association (BDA) will warn the government this week that the future of NHS dentistry is ‘at risk’ unless ministers scrap the current …
You won’t need fillings anymore
A revolutionary laser device that detects the early signs of tooth decay could end the need for fillings. The hand-held machine, designed by scientists at …
British dentists leaving the NHS by the thousands
Contract changes that have seen more than 1,000 dentists leave the health service threaten to bring about the end of NHS dentistry, MPs will be …
Composite Fillings or Amalgam Fillings?
Personally, I think Amalgam fillings should be banned. Denmark has announced plans to ban the use of amalgam in dental procedures, as well as Norway …
How many complaints are made against UK dentists?
The number of patients’ complaints against UK dentists is on the rise – The General Dental Council (GDC) dealt with 69 conduct cases against UK …
Pot smoking link to gum disease
Young pot-smokers risk gum disease and tooth loss by the age of 32 or younger, a new study reveals. Regularly smoking marijuana as a young …
Scottish figures up – but half of adults still without a dentist
The number of people registered with an NHS dentist in Scotland has increased along with the number of NHS dentists – but more than half …
NHS-wary patients seek Slovak Dentists
Slovakia has reportedly become the destination of choice for many British patients seeking dental treatment. Frustrations over long waiting lists and treatment prices – fees …