NHS Private or Holiday Dentistry
UK dental patients now have 3 types of dentist that they can visit: NHS dentistry Private dentistry Dentistry Abroad In a recent survey that the Smile Clinic – Dental Holiday team carried out among potential UK patients in our database, the current UK public perception of NHS Private or Holiday Dentisty seems to be: NHS dentistry If I […]
Dental tourism Q&A
What is dental tourism? It’s travelling abroad to a country outside the UK for dental treatment. Why would anyone go abroad for dental treatment? Most British people who visit our dental clinic go abroad for lower prices, higher quality dental care and also the possibility to have treatment straight away with out usual wait or […]
Dental Treatment Abroad: Where & why?
These days, my patients tell me that it’s common knowledge that having your dentistry done abroad is a cheaper option for receiving dental treatment without compromising on quality. Shortly after the fall of the communism in the 80’s, Germans, and Austrians and Swiss began to travel over the border to Slovakia, The Czech Republic, Poland […]
Treatment for UK patients
Here’s a round up of the months news on dental treatment abroad: Irish dentists are concerned about overseas dental care: I think this is a PR stunt because most UK dentists are bitter that they will be on lower wages soon for sure. IDA president, Dr Donal Blackwell, said common problems included too much dental […]
Our dentist’s wages don’t just go in their pockets
A portion of the money spent by all our UK patients goes towards supporting those who, due to unfortunate circumstances, cannot get ahead in life. Piestany Dental Clinic sponsors each month, a Kenyan boy called Job, who is an orphan raised in a children’s home, and now hopes to complete his studies and get a […]
Being a Dentist in the UK is one of the best paid jobs
Figures revealed this week show that dentists are earning up to £300,000 a year in England and Wales. The NHS information centre showed that out of 19,000 practicing dentists in the country 382 earned over £300,000 including expenses, 113 dentists earned £275,000 to £300,000, while 159 earned £250,000 to £275,000. The average annual income of […]
Why are NHS dentists failing?
UK dentists are now paid a flat rate covering the amount of work they are contracted to do each year, which is measured in UDAs (units of dental activity). In theory, at least, there is both a greater guarantee of access as well as more emphasis on clinical and preventative dentistry (you are paid the […]
Dental holidaymakers
Four out of 10 Britons that go for dental treatment abroad do so to avoid NHS waiting lists at home, a survey has revealed. This was the top reason for seeking treatment, while 30% went overseas because it was cheaper. Most people (68%) had dental implants work done while 20% opted for cosmetic operations like […]
How do soft drinks affect teeth?
The enamel on teeth is becoming more and more worn away due to increased exposure to acidic foods and drinks. Dentists are now sending out warning to consumers of acidic drink, such as fizzy drinks and fruit juices, with lemon juice being seen as the biggest problem, closely followed by grapefruit and orange juice. Dentists […]
Not enough UK Dentists
A catastrophe will overtake the National Health Service on August 1, the Daily Telegraph warned today: after that date, dental patient safety will be on a knife-edge, UK dentists will not be properly trained, dental clinics will be closed and soon, patients will lose their teeth unnecessarily. This apocalyptic prediction was issued by none other […]