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Over a third of Gen Z would resort to ‘DIY’ dentistry due to a lack of access to a dentist

Over a third (34 per cent) of ‘Gen Z’ respondents to a new poll agree they would resort to ‘DIY’ dentistry measures, including self-tooth extraction,...

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Rethinking accessibility: Initiative aims to make oral care more inclusive

Oral-B, a leading innovator in oral health, is on a mission to change this with the launch of The Big Rethink, its social ambition to ensure that...

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Artist’s corner

Clementine Rees Brown speaks to Francis Salvesen about his upcoming exhibition.

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Survey of Norfolk patients shows the extent of the access crisis

The difficulty of getting non-emergency NHS dental care in Norfolk has been revealed in a document submitted to Parliament.

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Southampton patient service speaks on the access crisis

​Gaining access to an NHS dentist is the most common reason for the public contacting Healthwatch Southampton, says the patient voice champion.

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'Inundated’ with patients

​Inhabitants of town in East Yorkshire have been to seek treatment miles away or abroad after dental practice closes.

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The patient journey

Claire Frisby and Katey Read explore differing views of friends on the patient experience.

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Stoptober launched to give smokers the confidence to quit

A new film featuring recent ex-smoker and Strictly Come Dancing star, James Jordan, explores how quitters can gain the confidence to quit for good...

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Freshen up your vegetable game

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables gives us the vitamins and minerals we need to live a healthy life. The nutrition you get from food contributes to...

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“Horrendous” tooth pain results in DIY tooth extraction

​A woman from Nottingham has resorted to extracting her own teeth following a five month wait for an appointment with her dentist.

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Access crisis forces patients to turn to DIY dentistry, reveals new poll

​One in five (21 per cent) people who failed to get an NHS dentist appointment in the past year have turned to DIY dentistry, a new poll commissioned...

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Beware sharp objects!

June Gavin had purchased on loaf of sourdough bread from a local Marks and Spencer store. The retired primary school teacher returned home hoping to...