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“When should I contact my MP?” “Now!” Find your MP Dentistry is 2025 This article summarises a few key points that have affected dentistry during the last year. Dentists need support from our government Contractual payments to NHS dentists have not increased since April 2023 which is impacting dental services, including private patient fees in…
Read more »Holiday opening and emergency information: 2024 – 2025
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season All the team at SpaDental extends best wishes to you and your family, health and happiness. Please find below the holiday opening times for your SpaDental practice, and additional links to emergency information. We sincerely hope that all our patients, as well as visitors to our area, keep in…
Read more »The top nine dental gifts for Christmas 2024
If you’re shopping for either presents or stocking fillers, here’s a list of our top ten dental gifts. Enjoy a whiter, brighter Christmas! As more and more people focus on giving gifts that are useful, it makes sense to give something that can be used every single day – preferably twice a day! Perhaps you…
Read more »Dentists need government support
While the media reports patients are struggling to find NHS dentists, dentists are struggling to provide services and it continues to get worse. When dentists are already down, the government lands another blow on dental practices in England. The increase in National Insurance Contributions (NIC) Rachel Reeves announced in the October 2024 budget will hit…
Read more »Beautiful white fillings by Nader Botros
A well-placed filling can truly be a thing of wonder! In just one appointment, Dentist Nader Botros placed these beautiful white fillings. Using a microscope to conserve as much tooth as possible, and colour matching to perfection, the photographs below show how well-informed use of modern materials and techniques in skilled hands creates stable and…
Read more »Shropshire’s dental team with the most qualifications?
We think our team at SpaDental Whitchurch must have more qualifications per head than any other in Shropshire! Meet our four dentists qualified overseas furthering their careers by adding Master’s degrees while they wait for the General Dental Council (GDC) to provide the opportunity for them to become registered to work as dentists in England….
Read more »Remembrance Day 2024
November 11th 2024 – Lest we forget Today we remember all those who lost their lives in wars. We’re also thankful to all those who serve today for their dedication to our safety, their humanitarian work, and support of world peace. Military service and oral health – three concerns Dental care in the trenches Along…
Read more »Mental wellbeing matters
Today, 10th October 2024, is World Mental Health Day. The them this year set by the World Federation for Mental Health is: “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”. Mental Health UK addresses the problem of burnout in the workplace: “We’re calling for everyone to take shared responsibility for workplace mental health….
Read more »Look after your NHS Dental Registration
Finding a place with an NHS dentist is becoming increasingly difficult. If you have one, it’s important to look after your NHS dental registration. Please follow the advice below. That said, with a national shortage of dentists offering NHS care however careful you are about attending, you may find that your practice can no longer…
Read more »Exam updates for Dentists from Overseas
Information to help dentists with qualifications from overseas enter and pass evaluation exams in England before registering with the GDC.
Read more »Meet Dental Nurse Idrees Stanikzai
It’s with great pleasure we share the news that is a qualified dental nurse. Not only did Idrees pass his exams, he was top of his class! But even before he began working with SpaDental as a trainee nurse, he was a star student! Planning a new beginning Idrees joined SpaDental in 2022. Living through…
Read more »Meet Practice Manager Leah Shepherd
Our Practice Manager in SpaDental Southwest, , brings her dedicated work ethic and enthusiasm for outstanding patient care to the practice. Here, Leah talks about the choices and hard work that have helped her on her chosen career path. Leah remembers key stages so far “I joined SpaDental Southwest as a newly qualified dental nurse,…
Read more »Late Summer Bank Holiday Opening and Dental Emergency Information – August 2024
In England, the Late Summer Bank Holiday is celebrated on the last Monday in August every year. SpaDental hopes you enjoy your long weekend. Here is some handy information, however, just in case you are unlucky and have a dental problem. The NHS advice is to only visit A&E for dental care in ‘serious’ circumstances, such…
Read more »Meet Group Compliance Co-ordinator: Charlotte Murie
Group Compliance Co-ordinator began her career in Oral Health as a trainee Dental Nurse with SpaDental. With hard work and dedication, she has moved from one new challenge to another. Here Charlotte describes how working with SpaDental has helped her career progress. Charlotte recalls highlights of her career so far “Six years ago, I…
Read more »Au revoir Heather
Are you a long-term SpaDental Plymouth patient? Then you probably know . She’s been a wonderful member of staff for so many years, we’re sad to say goodbye. Heather joined SpaDental Plymouth in the very early days – December 2007. Since then, Heather has tried to leave, though fortunately she kept on coming back to…
Read more »Saturday appointments for children in SpaDental Plymouth and Saltash
We know how busy a working week can be. We understand the combination of your work and children’s schools and activity schedules can make booking a dental appointment a logistical nightmare! The answer? Saturday appointments for children with busy parents! Preventive care is at the heart of SpaDental’s mission. We believe in seeing as many…
Read more »Ask us about Reveal aligners today!
A straighter smile not only looks great, but also means your teeth work more efficiently because the pressure is even. Dentist enjoys explaining to patients how he can enhance their smile. For well-aligned, whiter teeth Reveal aligners are available in SpaDental Ledbury and SpaDental Tewkesbury With a starting price of only £56* per month over…
Read more »Andrea aces the Walk 100 Miles in May challenge!
With days to spare, has completed her challenge! Huge congratulations to Andrea for taking on the challenge to support Cancer Research UK. Andrea has walked 100 miles in May. Andrea has reached her target of £500. Let’s see if we can exceed it! Sponsor Andrea It’s not too late to donate! There’s still time to…
Read more »Promoting Gum Health Day for beautiful smiles.
Gum Health Day, and is promoted by the EFP (the European Federation of Periodontology). This year the slogan is “Gums rock! Keep them safe!” The aim of promoting treatment for gum health is to improve general health as well as helping us to keep a beautiful, natural smile. Gum disease is linked with some major…
Read more »How do you clean your teeth in space?
May the force be with you! Here’s some interstellar information to keep you talking while the kids spend two minutes cleaning their teeth! Don’t forget to say Armstrong’s historic words: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Discussion point: Did you know Armstrong had meant to say ‘for a man’, but…
Read more »What is oral pre-medication? How does it help nervous patients?
Oral pre-medication helps many nervous patients tolerate the treatments they need to have. Many of us feel nervous of going to the dentist. For some of us, this prevents us from seeing the dentist at all, and receiving the treatment we really need. To help anxious patients, dentists sometimes recommend pre-medication with a sedative drug…
Read more »Meet Bashayier Ahmed, a dentist with overseas qualifications
Working abroad to experience life in a different country is an attractive prospect to many professionals, including dentists. For dentists who have qualified overseas, however, gaining recognition of their training and expertise in the UK is no easy matter. Yet we are fortunate to employ people who have taken the plunge into the English dental…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts about penguins’ mouths
April 25th is World Penguin Day! A day to think about those natives of the southern hemisphere – penguins. And what penguin mouths are like! Although not all penguins live in the Antarctic, and some live in much warmer waters, some species are endangered. The focus of the awareness day is on protecting their food…
Read more »Dentist Nader Botros – SpaDental Ledbury
Dentist is accepting new patients at SpaDental Ledbury and Tewkesbury. Nader joined SpaDental in 2020. Begin your journey to straighter whiter teeth – click to read more Our patients say: “I was impressed by the caring & professional attitude of the dentist.” “The Dentist and his assistant were extremely helpful and pleasant throughout my time….
Read more »Patient benefits from microscope dentistry
If you require a more complex dental treatment, your dentist’s use of a microscope can greatly improve your treatment journey. In the hands of a skilled dentist, a dental microscope is a valuable tool in restorative dentistry. It helps the dentist provide optimum levels of treatment to patients. It is favoured by dentists who offer complex…
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