Dentists

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: The future of NHS dentistry is at risk Yvonne Fovargue

It costs between £7,100 and £18,100 a year to raise a child according to research from Moneyfarm - an unimaginable amount of money for some, especially amid an ongoing cost of living crisis

3 government schemes that could save parents £1,617 Sophie Wills

NHS dentist fees in England have increased this week in another blow to those already struggling with the cost of living crisis.

NHS dentist fees increase in England - how much more you’ll pay Sophie Wills

Dozens of dentists could close

Bupa to close 85 dental care practices across UK Patrick Hollis

The NHS dental crisis is leading people to perform at-home dentistry, according to an orthodontist

NHS dental appointment shortage leads to dangerous at-home treatments Charlotte Hawes

People are struggling to see NHS dentists

Desperate pleas for NHS dentists in Wigan to see people hundreds of miles away George Lythgoe

There were 409 complaints made about GPs and dentists in the former NHS Wigan Borough CCG area in the year to March – up 16 per cent from the 353 made in the year to March 2019

More GP and dentist complaints in Wigan Will Grimond

The NHS Healthy Start card allows families to buy food and milk for children. (Photo: AdobeStock)

Parents warned over popular baby food that has ‘more sugar than Coca-Cola’ Matt Allan

The British Dental Association said the pandemic has exacerbated longstanding problems in NHS dentistry

Impact of pandemic on Wigan patients' dental care revealed Federica Bedendo

Home teeth-whitening kits can contain no more than 0.1 per cent hydrogen peroxide (Photo: Shutterstock)

Warning issued over ‘dangerous’ home teeth-whitening kits sold online Claire Schofield

Thousands of people could have mouth cancer without knowing - the key signs to w... Iain Leggat

Dentists are warning parents that a new TikTok teeth whitening trend could cause... Iain Leggat

Practices must follow strict health and safety protocols when reopening. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dentists warn that a return to normal is still a long way off as practices in En... Sarah Wilson

Are you in need of a dentist?

Gradual return of dentists from today Luke Powell

When are dentists set to reopen again? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what we know so far about when dentists could reopen in the UK Helen Johnson

Here's how to get urgent dental care near you if you need it Stephanie Rendall

Many people are missing out on dental treatment

Big fall in free dental care in Wigan Tommy Lumby