Posts Tagged ‘nhs dental’

Analysis: Dental service is full of gaps

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Many of us hate going to the dentist. But startling new figures reveal the number of people who are having their teeth checked in Brighton and Hove has dropped to astonishingly low levels.

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Nothing to smile about as dental service in decay

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

REGULAR dental check-ups are necessary not only to ensure teeth are looked after, but also so the early signs of mouth cancer or other problems can be spotted.

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Lost case dentist’s £80,000 bill

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

A Birmingham orthodontist faces a bill of £80,000 after losing his bid to prove the NHS did not properly consult the public over new dental contracts.

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Dental fee reforms put patients off

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

More than 500 patients have deserted their dentist every month since a controversial new system of charging was introduced in Brighton and Hove.

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Places pledge by dental officer

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

England’s Chief Dental Officer has assured the people of Cornwall that everyone who wants an NHS dentist will get one.

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11 MILLION CAN’T AFFORD DENTIST

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

MORE than 11million British adults have not seen a dentist in the last two years – because even a check-up is too expensive.

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Dentist wins first round of fight

Monday, February 25th, 2008

A Birmingham orthodontist has stopped the NHS from being able to sack dentists at will.

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NHS dental cash boost

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

DENTAL patients could benefit from an extra £400,000 in funding to increase their access to NHS care in Sheffield.

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Dental list fears allayed

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

A NEW dental facility is just weeks away from opening in Buckie, and residents are being assured that it is still taking on health service patients.

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Booster for dental care

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

NHS dental treatment in the city has received a massive boost thanks to an extra £350k investment by Wakefield District Primary Care Trust.

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