SpaDental News (page 2)
Updated communications for better patient service
We are confident our updated communications will make your dental experience easier to manage. We receive lots of great reviews from our patients across all of the practices. Thank you! In fact, our overall satisfaction from patients is an excellent 4.7 out of a top score of 5. But we noticed there was one particular…
Read more »SpaDental Plymouth team at home
For us all, patients and staff alike, we haven’t been spending our time as we’d expected! Here’s a snippet of what a few of the Plymouth team at home are getting up to. A common theme is caring – for family member or others in the community. As you know our staff from your visits…
Read more »Dental triage and referrals for urgent care
April 2020 is a time we’ll all remember. It’s now over a month since dentists closed their doors. Although a necessary government decision, it has been hard for dentists to turn away patients from face-to-face treatment. (Why did that happen?) We understand the welfare of the whole population takes precedence over individual dental health. Yet…
Read more »Anti-stress tooth care advice to save your teeth
Stress is not only bad for our general health, it damages our teeth too. We don’t even have to be in a particularly high-powered job, or experiencing major emotional upheaval, to experience levels of stress that are harmful. Many of us respond to stress by learning to grit our teeth, quite literally. But this habit…
Read more »Dental care and sensory processing – a patient’s story
Fortunately, most children feel comfortable about going to the dentist. With modern dentistry focusing on preventive care and a good range of effective fluoride products available, most children don’t suffer dental pain and have healthy teeth. Some children, however, find it hard to accept dental care. Sensory processing difficulties make the experience overwhelming. “Hygienist Appointment…
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 »Stay safe, stay home and avoid accidents
Another day at home with the family? Staying at home will keep us safe. Staying in will help protect other people, and we need to do that. We can protect our key workers so they can work to look after our needs. It’s a fact, though, that many accidents happen at home. Slips, trips and falls…
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 »Coronavirus: remote emergency care only, appointments deferred
Post updated 26th March 2020 As of today, Monday 26th March, until further notice, please note: all booked appointments for routine treatment are deferred we offer a remote advice service – please get in touch using the link below, email or phone unless advised otherwise, please stay at home for urgent care (bleeding or swelling…
Read more »Dental care, coronavirus, and your health – update
Published on 18th March 2020 Updated 24th March 2020 From 23rd March 2020, SpaDental practices are open for emergency treatment only. To protect the health of our patients and staff we are restricting access to the practices. We ask that only people with scheduled appointments come into the building. Updated information from the NHS to…
Read more »Coronavirus update – appointment attendance and your health
Follow link for 18th March 2020 news Updated Friday 13th March, 2020 “Routine inspection – Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, thankfully my routine inspection & clean went ahead as normal. Other than a sensible screening process to identify patients who may have recently travelled from higher-risk areas, it was business as usual, no fuss, no drama….
Read more »Book an orthodontic consultation for an even smile
SpaDental Tewkesbury welcomes current, new and referred patients wishing for straighter teeth to book an orthodontic consultation. Begin with an orthodontic consultation We’re pleased to inform you that dentist is available to see patients on Tuesdays. She offers a range of private orthodontic options suitable for both adults and children. An initial orthodontic consultation includes:…
Read more »Covid-19: preventing the spread is in our hands
With over 60 countries reporting cases of Covid-19, preventing the spread is a responsibility we all need to take on. Advice re novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) Access the latest information and advice from GOV.UK to protect against coronavirus Links to an informative live map tracking the statistics of cases and places Further information about the UK…
Read more »Even in your twenties teeth need help
Are you twenty something? If you went to the dentist in the last six months, that’s brilliant. You’re doing the right thing. But, if you’ve let your preventive oral care slip, then now’s the time to book an appointment to get back on top of looking after your teeth in your twenties. As dentists, we’re…
Read more »Children’s dental review appointments – Children’s Day
We still have some free spaces for children’s review appointments on our dedicated Children’s Days this half-term. SpaDental Chard, Somerset – Wednesday 19th February 2020 SpaDental Plymouth, Devon – Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th February 2020 Please contact your reception team before the spaces fill up! Children’s dental reviews this half-term? Yes! We understand…
Read more »We’re registering! Children’s NHS appointments Whitchurch
We still have some spaces for children’s NHS appointments. Wednesday 19th February 2020 – book your children’s NHS appointment at SpaDental Whitchurch Please contact the reception team at SpaDental Whitchurch before the spaces fill up! Children’s NHS appointments this half-term? Yes! We understand you may have other plans for your half-term holiday. But trust us…
Read more »Protect against viruses at this time of year
Please read our updated information on coronavirus by clicking on this link. Because your general health matters to us, as well as your oral health, we’re taking this opportunity to share advice from Public Health England to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and other viruses. There are simple preventive steps we can all take…
Read more »Remembering our colleague and friend, Nicki Cousins
We share with you sad news As many of you know, our colleague and friend, dental hygienist Nicki Cousins, was diagnosed with cancer last year. We are deeply sorry to have to share with you the sad news of her passing. Nicki worked with SpaDental Chard (formerly Springside Dental Practice) for 28 years. As Nicki…
Read more »Be aware of mouth cancer signs – World Cancer Day
Did you know your dentist checks for signs of mouth cancer whenever you go in for an examination? It’s part of the standard routine. Your dentist is trained to be aware of mouth cancer signs and will examine the soft tissues of your mouth. The examination includes not just your gums, but also the inside…
Read more »Kindness and respect for all dental patients.
We know that it’s not only the skill and effectiveness of the dental treatment you receive that matters. We believe the personal care you receive when you visit the dentist is equally important. Kindness and respect for all dental patients makes a very important difference to your visit. Haven’t been to a dentist for ages?…
Read more »Come to a photography exhibition at your local dentist!
We are delighted to extend an open invitation to residents and visitors to Glastonbury: come to a photography exhibition at your local dentist! The staff and patients of SpaDental Glastonbury are enjoying having the works of photographer Peter Longden on display, and we’re looking forward to sharing them with others too. Why not come in…
Read more »Decrease dental decay with 3 simple steps.
Published figures provide statistical evidence that the number of children needing extractions because of dental decay decreases each year. Which sounds like great news. But in actual fact, taken as a percentage of the population from 0-19 years old, apparently the last set of statistical records showed no change from the year before. Which is…
Read more »Plymouth dentists “excellent care” and “professional service”
Kind words from our patients mean a lot to us. Thank you! We’re very happy to read reviews that commend the Plymouth team and the dentists “excellent care” and “professional service”. Recent patient reviews commend our excellent care: “In safe and caring hands – Without exception the treatment I have received has been outstanding. From…
Read more »Are you planning cosmetic dental treatment?
Dentists these days offer a range of options to help us achieve our best smiles. And great teeth really do help us to look healthier and feel more confident. Practising better preventive care means we have healthier teeth than previous generations. We’re aware, though, that expectations of how we’d like our teeth to look have…
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