Dentistry
NHS DENTISTRY: Only half the expected NHS work being done in Wales since April shake-up, dentists warn
Charges went up on 1 April and check-ups moved further apart. Four months on, the British Dental Association says NHS…
NHS DENTISTRY: Nine-year-old waited two years for treatment — then was seen within days after dentist used rapid advice service
A child in the Hywel Dda health board area waited nearly two years for orthodontic treatment before her dentist used…
NHS DENTISTRY IN CRISIS: Charges rocket and appointments become rarer as Wales’s biggest dental shake-up in a generation kicks in today
The biggest overhaul of NHS dentistry in Wales for a generation has come into force today — bringing higher patient…
New NHS dental contract confirmed for Wales – but dentists warn of ‘superficial repairs’
The Welsh Government has confirmed sweeping reforms to NHS dentistry in Wales, promising improved access and fairness – but dentists…
Dentists urge Welsh Government to ‘listen’ as Senedd prepares to debate NHS dental reform
The Welsh Government is set to outline its response to a major consultation on NHS dentistry tomorrow, amid warnings from…
Secure phone app helps patients avoid trip to hospital
A secure phone app which enables dental staff to access expert advice has helped eight out of 10 patients avoid…
All smiles after Swansea dental practice buyout
Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors have facilitated the buyout of a dental practice in Morriston, Swansea.
Over 100,000 extra dental appointments this year – but missed appointments continue to bite
The number of additional dental appointments provided this year has reached 109,000, according to the latest Welsh Government data.
NHS dental appointments in Wales move from six monthly to annually to free up waiting lists
Most adults in Wales will now only need to see their dentist once a year, in a shake-up to improve…
Swansea Bay “dentist shortage crisis” leading to “DIY dentistry”
Swansea Bay is facing a "dentist shortage crisis" as 13.6% of dentists in the Swansea Bay Health Board approach retirement, the…
Schoolboy’s dental transformation inspires traumatised children
A schoolboy who lost his front teeth and suffered serious facial injuries in a holiday water park accident has had…