Dentists

Supervised toothbrushing is a proven, evidence-based health intervention.

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

Oral-B iO5 electric toothbrushes use the latest Oral-B technology

Huge Black Friday deal on 'perfect' Oral-B electric toothbrush

Up to 97% of new patients are unable to access NHS dental care according to the British Dental Association.

What to do if you can't get a dentist appointment

Antibacterial mouthwashes can be useful - but can also do more harm than good

Antibacterial mouthwash dangers: Why, as a doctor, I never use them

A dentist has outlined the risks of at home teeth whitening kits.

Dentists reveals dangers of at home teeth whitening kits

We’ve spotted huge savings on top-spec electric toothbrushes

Electric toothbrush deals: Prices have stayed incredibly low

Sonic and electric toothbrushes are on offer at Amazon

Ridiculous savings on this pair of smart toothbrushes from OralB

Dentist reveals key symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Warning over mouth cancer - 9 key symptoms to watch out for

Accessing an NHS dentist is a challenge right now. (Photo: Pexels, Cedric Fauntleroy)

NHS dentist: How many dentists are accepting NHS patients?

Searches for 'tooth pain' have increased by 460% (Photo: Pexel/Anna Shvets)

Dental crisis - 'People are pulling out their own teeth'

I leave the country to get a dentist appointment.

'I leave the country to get a dentist appointment'

A survey of 11 dentists in Normanton, Knottingley, Pontefract and Castleford found none were taking on new NHS patients.

MP calls for more NHS emergency dentists over reports of ‘DIY surgery’

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

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

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

Dozens of dentists could close

Bupa to close 85 dental care practices across UK
Around 10% of Bupa workers would be affected by the shake-up to practices
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

Castleford RUFC were in top form in Yorkshire Three.

Impressive Castleford RUFC deliver nine-try spectacular

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’

Yvette Cooper has called on the government to take swift action to remedy the crisis.

'Nightmare for Pontefract patients' - MP raises dentistry 'crisis' in Parliament

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

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

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

Dental practices been given the green light to reopen, providing PPE measures are adhered to, much to the relief of both dentists and patients.

Dentists are now able to reopen - here's what's to expect

St Michael's Dental Practice in Wakefield allowed the first patients through its doors in three months. Photo: Google.

Dentists reopen in West Yorkshire but face huge backlogs

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...

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

Vaccines were stored incorrectly at Wakefield surgery for months

People with healthy teeth are being encouraged to visit the dentist less frequently.

Dentists told to see healthy patients less often

Wakefield GP surgeries told to improve satisfaction levels as ratings fall

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