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Look after your NHS Dental Registration
It is important to look after your NHS dental registration. During the pandemic it may have been difficult for you to make an appointment. Even now with the vaccination programme having a positive affect, sometimes patients still have to cancel because they feel unwell or need to self-isolate. Please be careful to follow the advice…
Read more »Children’s oral health – appointments for registered patients
This message is a follow up to last week’s information. It’s a reminder that we want to help you protect your children’s oral health. Children’s oral health appointments If you have a child or children registered with SpaDental, please book them a routine appointment if it’s overdue. Because we know access to dental care has…
Read more »Top Class Dentistry at SpaDental Whitchurch
We’re delighted to share with you this thoughtful and informative testimonial from a patient, Mr Paul Robinson, who has recently completed several appointments with dentist at SpaDental Whitchurch. As you can read below, he’s pleased he joined the practice. Top Class Dentistry “Spadental Whitchurch is located in Corser House, a 16th century grade II listed…
Read more »We’d love to see your children soon!
Now children are back in school, our return to our old routines is making life feel a bit more normal again. At the dentist too, we’re striving to get back to our regular services. We understand that for children in particular, the routines of dental care are important. Although dental practices still have to observe…
Read more »Three levels of hygiene treatment explained
We would like to let our patients know that we have updated and clarified our categories of oral hygiene treatments. We aim to deliver effective gum care and dental health management, according to your needs, in line with the ongoing coronavirus restrictions. What are the the three levels of hygiene treatment? As explained in a…
Read more »Meet our Dental Therapist – Louis Sparling
What can Louis Sparling do for you? essential oral hygiene care and advice maintenance or restoration of gum health fluoride application extractions and fillings tooth whitening skin smoothing dermal fillers First and foremost Passionate about oral health, prioritises the needs of his patients. He understands how important it is to build a trusting, friendly relationship…
Read more »Dentists working hard to meet patient needs
Dentists work hard to meet patient needs and expectations under normal circumstances. But now, the pressures are more challenging than ever, even compared to earlier on in the pandemic. We appreciate our patients’ understanding. Why is it hard for dentists now? Are you thinking of booking a routine appointment? You can check the current status…
Read more »Bite-sized elephant teeth facts for World Elephant Day.
The aim of World Elephant Day is to get people talking about the value of elephants to local communities and the world. And we mean their value when they’re alive, not when they’ve been killed for their tusks. As World Elephant Day is about bringing people together to help elephants, we bring you some surprising…
Read more »Dental care for young adults – advice and tips
It’s the time of year when you may be getting ready to leave home. Exam results are out. The school holidays are nearing an end. You’ve been offered a place, or signed a job contract. Soon you’ll have packed your bags. With so much to think about we can understand why, as a young adult,…
Read more »Urgent care or dental emergency? FAQs
Advice to help you manage a dental emergency and urgent care when you have to stay home.
Read more »Can hot weather hurt teeth? Summer survival tips.
The MET Office has issued an amber warning for the west of of England – the region where SpaDental practices. It’s a warning we take seriously and urge you, our patients, to keep yourselves safe too. It’s easy to underestimate the impact a heatwave can have on our health. High temperatures can be damaging, even…
Read more »Dentists’ infection controls still in place
We’ve all been wondering what the lifting of restrictions on Monday 19th July means to us. Even though the welcomed move to Stage 4 on the roadmap to recovery is four weeks later than was planned, it is still expected to increase people’s exposure to Covid-19. It’s possible because of the vaccination programme. Guidance at…
Read more »Dentist Aryaan Khalid takes Saturday appointments
We are delighted to let our patients in the Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye region of Herefordshire know that our popular dentist is booking Saturday appointments. Aryaan welcomes patients in SpaDental Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best oral and dental health and especially enjoys restorative work. We know that quite often people…
Read more »UEFA 2020: Do footballers have good teeth?
8th July – update What a game that was last night! It was great to see Harry Kane (read more about him below) net that rebound. Just one more to go now! 4th July – update With a resounding win against Ukraine, 0 – 4, England is through to the semi-finals! Now our excitement’s mounting…
Read more »Reflecting on 73 years of NHS dental care
On 5th July 1948, the National Health Service began. Today, therefore, is a good day to remember just how much the service has reformed public health and risen to the challenges of ever more sophisticated standards of treatment. 73 years of NHS dental care In a joint letter to NHS dental practitioners, Sara Hurley (Chief…
Read more »Can oral infections cause sepsis?
Yes, oral infections cause sepsis in some patients if left untreated. Any infection in our body can cause sepsis. Know the signs of infection, and take action. Oral infections left untreated can lead to serious complications so please use the button above to ask a dental professional for advice. Do you watch Coronation Street? If…
Read more »At long last! A wedding to go to!
There are so many stories out there of couples who have been planning a wedding celebration, only to have to cancel or delay the party. At least there are opportunities now to have a few more people attending and a bit more of a celebration. We can only hope the restrictions will soon be relaxed…
Read more »SpaDental Chard – thank you for your kind support
It hasn’t been an easy year, but our patients have been so understanding. Thank you all so very much for your kind support and the lovely feedback we’ve received. Your kind support is very motivating It means a lot to the SpaDental Chard team to read your feedback. Your feedback is important to us as…
Read more »SpaDental Whitchurch – your understanding is appreciated!
We’ve been catching up with our patients to find out how their treatment has been over the last months. This has been such a hard year for many of us, personally and professionally, and access to dental care has been affected in many ways by the pandemic. We’d really like to take this opportunity, therefore,…
Read more »SpaDental Tewkesbury reviews – thank you!
With the ups and downs of the last year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our patients for your support and understanding. Your thoughtfulness is reflected in the considerate comments we’ve received in response to our request for feedback. We truly appreciate your kind thoughts. Thank you from all of us…
Read more »Can qualified dentists from overseas work in England?
SpaDental is aware that talented dentists from around the world would like the opportunity to work in the UK. We already have some associate dentists in our practices who have trained overseas and found their own way to us. Now we are actively inviting applications from overseas qualified dentists seeking employment in England. We’re inviting…
Read more »Tackling single use plastics in dental care
The need for research and dialogue There’s a reason the medical and dental industry uses plastic. A wide range of synthetic polymers have revolutionised standards of hygiene and safety. They have facilitated the delivery of all kinds of treatments, from covering a scratch to performing an organ transplant. Of course, there are other natural materials…
Read more »Will veneers improve the appearance of my teeth?
Patients often ask, “Will veneers improve my teeth?” For many people who are concerned about the appearance of their teeth, veneers are often the answer they’re looking for. Veneers make a significant difference to a person’s smile because they change both the colour and the shape of our natural teeth. As every patient has individual…
Read more »Problems and solutions for Ramadan oral health care
During Ramadan, oral health benefits from special attention. In this article, dentist Aryaan Khalid explains the changes that can occur in the mouth during the holy month of fasting. Below, he outlines the problems that can occur, and how best to prevent them. Problems occurring in the mouth during Ramadan Dehydration: Inadequate fluid consumption can…
Read more »Dental health during Ramadan – some useful tips
Your teeth may not be top of the list of things you’ll think about during the holy month of Ramadan. But it’s a good idea to keep them in mind. You’ll want to keep up your dental routines, so that fasting doesn’t have an negative impact on your oral health. As opinions and personal preferences…
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