SpaDental News
It’s the end of January. How’s your year so far?
There’s been quite a few posts on our website and social media, as well as media news in general, encouraging us to do all sorts of things that will improve our relationships, our health and our life. Has it all been too much? Now it’s the end of January, it’s a good time to take…
Read more »Our new surgery is now finished and ready for our patients
After a tough couple of weeks for Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance and the SpaDental team in Plymouth, the new surgery is now finished and is looking absolutely fantastic. We are all thrilled with the outcome, and smiling as much as we like our patients to! Before – the old surgery The…
Read more »Maria Shrigley – Trainee Dental Nurse
Meet one of our new trainee dental nurses – Maria Shrigley. Each year we enjoy mentoring trainee dental nurses. We believe that their professional development also impacts on out learning and development as a dental practice, keeping us on our toes. When we have trainees, we have to spend time discussing our procedures and practices….
Read more »You asked where our staff have gone – here’s the answer!
Feedback on the whereabouts of the Plymouth team! Since we started emailing you, our patients, after your appointments, we have been overwhelmed with the fantastic reviews we have been receiving. Thank you all so much! One comment we picked up on was a remark on the turnover of our nursing staff and reception team…
Read more »A sneak peak of the new surgery in Plymouth
Here’s a sneak peak of our new surgery following our refurbishment by DSB Maintenance. We’ll do the big reveal on Monday but in the meantime, take a look at these pictures! Isn’t it looking great? Those with an eagle eye may have noticed the little smile above the “S” in SpaDental logo is missing. …
Read more »In the light of shocking statistics about child tooth decay, what can we do?
Statistical evidence that excess sugar is destroying our children’s teeth is shocking. Tooth decay is 95% preventable. “Tooth decay is the number one reason for child hospital admissions” Mick Armstrong, chairman of the BDA This should not be the case. What is the government doing to fight tooth decay? The NHS allows children and young…
Read more »Our surgery refurbishment is nearly ready for our patients in Plymouth
We have cleaned and tidied and started to fill our new cabinetry today in preparation for when we can start to use the new surgery. Dan Barnes and his team have just a few more little jobs to complete and then we are ready to go! Read previous posts about our surgery refurbishment: Time for a…
Read more »Just the finishing touches and we’ll be ready!
It has been a hard couple of days for Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance but we are very nearly there now. The cabinetry is installed along with the new dental chair. The roof has been fixed by K N Roofing, so now its a case of tidying up, cleaning and stocking our lovely…
Read more »We all want whiter teeth!
From off-white to darker shades of yellow, there’s a wide range of natural tooth colour. But it seems that all we want these days is a whiter smile! Check out the shelves of your local chemist or supermarket and you’ll marvel at how many products there are now that promise whiter teeth. And as we…
Read more »Rain will not stop play! Plymouth refurbishment.
Tuesday Morning It has poured down all day but Dan and his team from DSB Maintenance have pulled out all of the stops to ensure we try to get up and running as soon as possible. This was good news this morning. This was the corner that was affected by the small leak, but as…
Read more »This leak won’t dampen our spirits in Plymouth
We’ve had a slight little set back over the weekend. A leak from the roof has slowed work when we thought we would be using the newly refurbished surgery today, but never mind. These things are sent to try us. The roofing repairs are happening tomorrow so hopefully tomorrow we will have good news. …
Read more »‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.’ How to deal with flu bugs
The NHS campaigns every year to help prevent the spread of flu. Vulnerable people are offered free flu jabs by the NHS, but what about the rest of us? The NHS says: ‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.’ Which makes sense as germs can be caught before they’re spread on to someone else. It’s good to…
Read more »Plymouth surgery refurbishment is near completion
Sunday sees the majority of the cabinetry now in place and completing the smaller tasks. Dan and his team from DSB Maintenance are working hard to complete the surgery. Previous Posts: Time for a change at SpaDental Plymouth What a difference a day makes: Day two…
Read more »Fun facts for tooth brushing time. It’s squirrel day!
It’s a fact: children love learning new things, and have a huge appetite for snippets of information So be sure to let them know that today is Squirrel Appreciation Day! This day was first recognised in North America, as it’s a time of the year when tree squirrels can have a hard time finding food….
Read more »Early evening at Plymouth on Day 6.
Evening is closing in at the end of Day 6. The flooring is done. Now we’re waiting for the cabinets to be fitted Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance, worked well into the night last night and were back before dawn this morning to get the flooring finished and to start on the cabinetry….
Read more »Lunchtime on day six of Plymouth refurbishment as the floor is sealed
We now have a sealed floor which has been prepared for the new flooring. Once the flooring is fitted and sealed the cabinetry can be fitted. Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance are working very hard to complete the surgery. We can not wait to see what it looks like. Progress over the week: Time…
Read more »Progress is being made in our surgery refit in Plymouth
Day five and it is all happening Today we have had the delivery of all of our dental units and worktops. Add to that the electrician Ross from DSB Maintenance.co.uk who has re-wired the room ready for the installation of the dental units. The plaster has nearly dried and a team will be in painting the…
Read more »Tongue scraping – it makes a difference!
Tongue cleaning for fresher breath It’s a practice that’s been used for over 3,000 years but with our modern focus on cleaning teeth and gums, we’re neglecting our tongues. Yet tongue cleaning (or scraping) is a good way to get naturally fresher breath. These days, while we conscientiously brush and floss, many of us ignore…
Read more »Plymouth’s new surgery takes shape on day four
Day four and we are beginning to see our new surgery emerge. Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance continue to transform Surgery One. The plasterer was in last night, look at the lovely job he has done on those walls! Take a look back at our previous posts, and you too can see…
Read more »Day 3 of Surgery 1 refurbishment Plymouth
Day three of our surgery refurbishment and we are starting to see a huge difference. The plasterboards are up and the plastering will be completed later on this afternoon. It is really beginning to take shape now. Dan Barnes and his team from DSB Maintenance are working tirelessly to get the room prepared and ready for…
Read more »Friends and Family Form online a success!
Each month, dental practices with an NHS contract return patient feedback to the NHS using a standard questionnaire. Patients state whether or not they would recommend the surgery to their family and friends. As we know, a recommendation is the best sort of reference! So that the administration team at SpaDental could gather patient feedback more…
Read more »What a difference! Day 2 SpaDental Plymouth surgery refit
Day two of our surgery refit, we can already see a difference. Dan Barnes and his team from DBS Maintenance are working hard to provide us with a very modern surgery for our patients. Take a look at the short video clip. We will keep you updated on our progress daily. Meanwhile, if you have…
Read more »‘Direct access’ to your dental therapist or hygienist
Do your teeth feel fine, but perhaps they’re not quite as clean as you’d like? Do you need a helping hand to get between the gaps, and make sure that there’s no plaque build up? Direct access to a dental therapist can help. Updated – January 2019 <The GDC states: “Hygienists and therapists practising under…
Read more »It’s Friday! How to get a second date
The bad news? With bad breath, chances are tonight will be the first and last date We all have bad breath at some time or another, especially first thing in the morning, but for some of us it’s more of a persistent problem. Unfortunately, it’s not the sort of thing our friends will tell us…
Read more »Book that appointment! It’s time to get dentally fit!
With the new year in full swing it’s time to start thinking about booking that appointment you’ve been putting off! Whether it’s a hygiene appointment or a filling that you need, it’s important that you follow up with your dental treatment so that your oral health remains good. The first step is to get around…
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