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Published: Thursday, 22 May 2014 07:24
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) is claiming credit for more dentists and registrations in Scotland. Between 2006 and 2013, there were 793 additional dentists, an increase of 32.6%. The levels of registration with an NHS dentist have also increased since the party took office in May 2007. Scotland has gained 793 additional dentists - an increase of 32.6%, the SNP said.
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Published: Tuesday, 20 May 2014 17:29
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Oasis Healthcare has acquired Apex Dental Care for an undisclosed sum. The deal closely follows the acquisition of Smiles Dental in April 2014. The additions of Apex and Smiles to the Oasis portfolio will increase its turnover by 40% from £160 million to over £225 million, through the provision of NHS, private and specialist dental care to over 3 million patients. Its practice network will have grown by over 50% from 204 to over 310 in 6 weeks.
Read more: Oasis acquires Apex practices
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Published: Tuesday, 20 May 2014 07:16
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A ‘rescue package’ has been put together for Bodmin patients affected by the sudden closure of a local dental surgery. NHS England has agreed for Bodmin Dental to provide cover to the 2,500 patients in the Bodmin area who have been left without a dentist, following the immediate closure of George House Practice.
Read more: NHS England arranges care for Bodmin patients
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Published: Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:43
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Continued recovery in the UK economy is driving a rise in confidence amongst dentists and a move towards more private dental care, according to the findings from the latest Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking Healthcare Confidence Index.
- For the fifth Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking Healthcare Confidence Index in a row, dentists are the most optimistic about the overall future prospects of their profession when compared to GPs and pharmacists
- 80 per cent of dentists are concerned that the impending NHS dental contract will be inadequately funded
- Over two thirds (69 per cent) of dentists are planning to grow their business in the next five years to combat this
Read more: Rising Confidence reported amongst Dentists as Private Dental Care Increases
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Published: Thursday, 15 May 2014 07:44
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The British Dental Association in Scotland has been contacted by members who are becoming increasingly frustrated by lengthy delays in getting the go-ahead for treatment plans, with many dentists footing the bill themselves rather than wait for funding. The matter was recently raised in the Scottish Parliament.
Read more: Long waits for prior approval raised in Scottish Parliament
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Published: Tuesday, 13 May 2014 15:44
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It has been reported by Sky News that Carlyle Group are seeking City advisers regarding a possible sale or flotation of Integrated Dental Holdings [IDH] which includes Dental Directory and Dental Buying Group.
The business could be valued at £1bn.
Read more: Carlyle looking to sell IDH?
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Published: Tuesday, 13 May 2014 10:31
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A study in the May/June 2014 issue of General Dentistry, the journal of the US Academy of General Dentistry says that when buying a mouthguard, parents who want to reduce their child's risk of a sports-related concussion should visit a dentist instead of a sporting goods store.
Read more: Research underlines importance of mouthguards
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Published: Tuesday, 13 May 2014 10:15
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An orthodontic practice in Winchester has closed suddenly putting the care of more than 1,000 people into limbo. It closed without warning and reportedly young people were arriving for their appointments to find nothing more than a notice on the door.
Read more: Ortho practice closes suddenly
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Published: Tuesday, 13 May 2014 07:22
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The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) resolves most complaints about private dental care in less than a week, it says in its annual report. Receiving more than 9,800 calls in 2013, the DCS has reduced the average time it takes to resolve a complaint from 7 to 6.5 days. The DCS was launched in 2006 and helps patients and dental professionals resolve complaints about private dental care.
Read more: Most private complaints resolved quickly
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