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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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Meet dentist Simona Nitulescu – SpaDental Southwest
Dentist is a valuable member of the SpaDental Glastonbury and Saltash team. She joined the practice in 2022 and offers a range of dental and facial aesthetic treatments, in addition to general dentistry for preventive and restorative care. About Simona Nitulescu A qualified dentist with more than 20 years experience, Simona is accepting new patients….
Read more »Children’s oral health appointments
We want to help you protect your children’s oral health with regular appointments. Children’s oral health appointments If you have a child or children registered with SpaDental, please book them a routine appointment if it’s overdue. We strongly recommend you make an appointment for your baby, toddler, or child to visit the dentist if they…
Read more »Understanding NHS dental charges from December 2020
Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. The information on this page explains what we may have to pay for our NHS dental treatment to help our understanding of NHS dental charges each year, and how fees change. Read more about…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2020-2021 up by 5% from 14th December
From 14th December 2020, NHS fees increase by 5%. The increase comes after a freeze of NHS dental fees because of the coronavirus lockdown and closure of dental practices. “The 5% increase marks the fifth and final year of the Spending Review 2015 commitment to annually uplift dental patient charges by 5% for the duration…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2020-2021 on hold until October
NHS dental fees (patient charges) for 2020-2021 will be adjusted on 1st October 2020 this year. Until then, the NHS dental charges remain at the 2019-2020 rate.* Dental Treatment Band 2020-21 Charge 2019-20 Charge Increase % Band One £22.70 £22.70 nil 0% Band Two £62.10 £62.10 nil 0% Band Three £269.30 £269.30 nil 0%…
Read more »Managing dental pain at home during the coronavirus pandemic
We’ve been told it’s going to get worse before it gets better. We’re staying at home, and being sensible, so we don’t contract or spread Covid-19. During the coronavirus lockdown managing dental care at home, therefore, could help keep us and other family members safe. But staying a home won’t stop us from getting tooth…
Read more »Keeping healthy for longer with NHS care
People dreamed of living longer, and now that’s a reality. But what we need to do to enjoy our increased life span is to live in good health. As we are living longer, we need to be keeping healthy for longer – not just with NHS care, but with the care we invest in our…
Read more »NHS dental charges for 2019-2020 increase by 5%
Dental Treatment Band 2019-20 Charge 2018-19 Charge Increase % Band One £22.70 £21.60 £1.10 5.09% Band Two £62.10 £59.10 £3.00 5.08% Band Three £269.30 £256.50 £12.80 4.99% If you would like further details about treatment under the NHS (National Health Service) please ask your dental team a question or contact the receptionist at your…
Read more »No-show NHS patients in Plymouth – “It’s a shame”
In the Plymouth practice, we’re painfully aware of gaps in our busy day. No-show NHS patients give us a break, but it’s not a welcome break. It means that someone who would really benefit from seeing a dentist misses an opportunity. And a skilled professional, one of our dentists, therapists or hygienists, is wasting time….
Read more »Sugar habit? The UK sugar tax kicks in today
We need to kick our sugar habit because there are still too many children having bad teeth removed in our hospitals, and obesity is an increasing health problem. Junk food ads? A year on from the sugar tax – April 2019 The tax begins that will help us to curb our sugar intake. No longer…
Read more »Understanding NHS dental charges from April 2019
Updated 12th March 2019 NHS Dental Charges for 2019-2020 Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. The NHS dental charges information on this page is reproduced from the NHS website and explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental…
Read more »Understanding NHS dental charges (2017-18)
Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. The NHS dental charges information on this page is reproduced from the NHS website and explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment during the year from 1st April 2017 to 31st…
Read more »Healthy mouth, healthy body
A healthy mouth helps keep a healthy body. Studies show that looking after your teeth and gums is an important part of a healthy lifestyle trying to lower our risk of complications such as stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. Studies also indicate a possible link between poor oral heath with problems in pregnancy, lung disease, and dementia. Gum…
Read more »Unique Associate Dentist Opportunity at SpaDental Plymouth
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate Dental Surgeon to join our Plymouth Practice. We are offering a well-established stable patient book, with a mix of NHS, Private and Denplan patients. The book is generating income in excess of £200,000pa on 4 days per week, with c7000 UDA’s available. We are a busy and growing…
Read more »NHS charges from 1st April 2015 announced
Dental charges for the year from 1st April 2015 increase by 30p, 80p, and £3.50 to £18.80, £51.30 and £222.50 over Band 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The changes are: Treatment Band 2015-16 Charge 2014-15 Charge Increase % One £18.80 £18.50 £0.30 1.62% Two £51.30 £50.50 £0.80 1.58% Three £222.50 £219.00 £3.50 1.60% If you…
Read more »NHS charges from 1st April 2014 announced
Dental charges for the year from 1st April 2014 increase by 50p, £1.50, and £5 to £18.50, £50.50 and £219 over Band 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The changes are: Treatment Band 2014-15 Charge 2013-14 Charge Increase % One £50.50 £1.50
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