News about Dentistry
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 »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 »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 »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 »Will dental treatment abroad leave a smile on my face?
Dental treatment abroad usually falls into two categories. Either: Patients who plan a trip specifically for a particular procedure because the prices are cheaper than where they live. Or: People tempted to make spur of the moment decisions to undergo a procedure, because it’s an attractive idea at the time. In both cases, there can…
Read more »Understanding NHS dental charges from April 2024
Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. To help understand NHS dental charges each year, the information on this page explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment. Emergency dental treatment – £26.80 This covers emergency care…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2024-25 up by 4%
The government increases NHS fees by 4% on 1st April, 2024 For five years, the 2015 Spending Review committed to an annual uplift to patient charges of 5%. For two years and three months, since the last increase and the end of the Spending Review, there has not been an increase in charges. It was,…
Read more »How to choose a good dentist – 5 important points
More and more people are searching for private dentists these days. Whether it is because you cannot access NHS dental care, or because you want a treatment such as tooth whitening or clear aligners not available as an NHS patient, here are five important considerations to help you choose a good dentist? Whatever your reason…
Read more »Take action to improve access to NHS dental treatment
“When should I contact my MP?” “Now!” Find your MP February update: “Faster, simpler, fairer” On February 7th, 2024, the government released an action plan to improve patient access to NHS dentistry. They say what we want to hear – that NHS dental care will be “faster, simpler and fairer”. The government plan outlined sounds…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts about giant pandas’ teeth
Each year March 16th is all about pandas. Here, it’s always about teeth and today it’s giant pandas’ teeth in particular. Well known because they’re endangered, I believe it’s true to say that although we all have a good idea of what a giant panda looks like, not many of us have ever seen a…
Read more »Our top dental blogs from 2023
Reviewing our top dental blogs helps us to know what matters to you. Top of the list is information to help people with dental emergencies followed b tips for effective preventive care. So here’s a quick summary of this year’s top dental blogs. Our aim is to provide useful information for our patients, and also…
Read more »My teeth look yellow. What can I do?
It’s the most common complaint we hear from patients who are not in dental pain. Patients often ask us for help with their yellow teeth! If you’re concerned about the colour of your teeth, be reassured that healthy teeth are a wide range of lighter tones of yellow, brown and grey. The natural colour of…
Read more »Smiling, happy children visit SpaDental Whitchurch
Regular check-ups help children: feel confident about visiting the dentist, take responsibility for their oral health smile more! To read more about children’s appointments and register your interest click here! SpaDental Whitchurch has called out for children to attend NHS appointments. To meet demand, the practice is open on Saturdays so more children can attend…
Read more »SpaDental supports Dental Check by 1
SpaDental Children’s Days are great fun for the staff, and we hope it’s fun for children too! Read on for information about our ongoing support of Children’s Oral health, and the campaign ‘Dental Check by One’. We’re encouraging new child patients, as well as children who have been in to see us before, to attend…
Read more »SpaDental Smile Questionnaire
We have directed you to this page because you have an appointment booked at a SpaDental practice. Filling in the form below is optional, but we’d appreciate you taking a few minutes to let us know a bit about yourself and your smile. We’re asking you to help us understand the benefits you are hoping…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts: lions get teeth problems
August 10th is World Lion Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the vulnerability of lions. Big cat numbers are declining worldwide as their historic habitats shrink. As humans encroach on their territory, big cats are threatened by poachers and illegal trade. Moreover, their prey becomes harder to find. Add to this the sort…
Read more »To all our Dads – Happy Father’s Day 2023
We wish all our Dads out there a very Happy Fathers Day 2023! Everything you Dads do! Thank you. Today’s the day when we remember to tell you Dads what a great job you do helping out around the home and helping to raise a happy, healthy family. One of the important daily tasks that…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts! Do giraffe’s have long teeth?
Yes, it’s World Giraffe Day! While those of us in the northern hemisphere celebrate the longest day, it’s the longest night south of the equator. One fact is clear, though, we can easily see giraffes have a very long neck. But do they have long teeth? Fun facts about giraffe’s teeth Here are some fun…
Read more »Brush for Better Health – it’s National Smile Month 2023
National Smile Month 2023 runs from 15 May to 15 June, led by the Oral Health Foundation, to promote the benefits of having a healthy smile. Every year National Smile Month raises awareness of important health issues that affect not only our smile, but general health too. The campaign is supported by dentists everywhere. After all,…
Read more »Your family dentist in Herefordshire
SpaDental Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye provide family dental care you can trust. A special offer for new patients Adults! Book a New Patient Appointment and your child under 12 is included too! That’s a saving of £29.70! This introductory family-friendly offer is because we believe preventive dental care for children is so important. For adults, a…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2023-2024 up by 8.5%
The government increases NHS fees increase by 8.5% on April 24th 2023 For five years, the 2015 Spending Review committed to an annual uplift to patient charges of 5%. For two years and three months, since the last increase and the end of the Spending Review, there has not been an increase in charges. But…
Read more »Understanding NHS dental charges from April 2023
Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. To help understanding NHS dental charges each year, the information on this page explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment. Emergency dental treatment – £25.80 This covers emergency care…
Read more »What’s the best drink for teeth?
There are a lot of reasons why we need to avoid fruit drinks, cola, and sports drinks. Even when the weather’s not so hot, we consume surprising quantities of beverages that contain a lot of sugar and destructive acid. So what is the best drink for our teeth? What’s Fizz Free? #gofizzfree points out that…
Read more »Royal Mail postal strikes could cause delay
The Royal Mail has announced more strikes in December. Current scheduled action days are: November 24, 25 and 30th December 1, 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24th Source: December Royal Mail strike action to include Christmas Eve | Trade unions | The Guardian (At the time of writing this, the Royal Mail website does…
Read more »Join the SpaDental standby appointment list
Sometimes the wait for a dental appointment may be a bit longer than we would like. If you’d prefer not to have to wait so long, why not join our list of patients available to attend a standby appointment? All you need to do is let us know you’re interested in coming to the dentist…
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