SpaDental News
Holiday opening and emergency information: 2025 – 2026
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season All the team at SpaDental extends best wishes to you and your family, health and happiness. Please find below the holiday opening times for your SpaDental practice, and additional links to emergency information. We sincerely hope that all our patients, as well as visitors to our area, keep in…
Read more »Early diagnosis of mouth cancer saves lives
Each November, the Oral Health Foundation raises awareness of the risks of mouth cancer during Mouth Cancer Action Month. We urge patients to check for signs themselves at home. A simple review of you neck, face and the soft tissues of your mouth can alert you to potential problem. Moreover, we also urge patients to…
Read more »Thanks to SpaDental Tewkesbury patients!
SpaDental sincerely thanks all our lovely patients for their fantastic reviews. It means a lot to us to know that you appreciate our care. Since we began asking for reviews to add to our website, the group of practices as a whole has received over 10,000 reviews. SpaDental Tewkesbury alone has received over 1.000. Although…
Read more »Meet Dentist William Jovanovic
Originally from North Staffordshire, William studied dentistry at the University of Liverpool, qualifying in 2001. After working as a family dentist in Staffordshire for ten years, drawn by a love of the sea and sailing, William and his family moved to the south coast of Dorset and have been based there ever since. William’s clinical…
Read more »Processing new sensory experiences at the dentist
It’s not unusual for patients to say they’ve never liked going to the dentist. But for some, the experience can be harder than for others. In this article we’re looking at how to prepare a child for a visit to the dentist. Do you have a child who has heightened sensory perception? Are you wondering…
Read more »Too expensive? Dental costs in context
What will it cost? What is the price of having a healthy mouth again? Or teeth that do their job, so eating isn’t a worry? Or a smile that really expresses my happiness? As more and more people have to make the move to private dental care, treatments we used to take for granted as…
Read more »Back to school tooth care answers for children
To help your child’s return to school, it’s very helpful to follow established routines. As dentists, we urge you to begin and end the day with a tooth brushing session. Keep reading for our answers to frequently asked tooth care questions. Twice a day, everyday! We want children to keep their healthy teeth for life….
Read more »Take action to improve access to NHS dental treatment
“When should I contact my MP?” “Now!” Find your MP NHS Dentist Recruitment Update June 23rd, 2025 SpaDental continues to lobby for government support to help our dentists from overseas access the Overseas Registration Examinations. SpaDental began the sponsorship process to employ dentists from overseas in 2020. Our aim was to fill the need for…
Read more »Feed your smile! It’s National Smile Month 2025
National Smile Month 2025 runs from 12 May to 12 June and is led by the Oral Health Foundation. Its aim is to promote the benefits of having a healthy smile. Every year National Smile Month raises awareness of important health issues that affect not only our smile, but general health too. The campaign is…
Read more »Gums Rock! Take Action on Gum Health Day 2025
Gum Health Day is all about understanding what gum disease is, and preventing it. Every May 12th, Gum Health Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of gum health and the serious implications of gum disease. This year, the theme is “Gums rock! Keep smiling!” Our reminder to maintain healthy gums because it’s crucial…
Read more »Working together – SpaDental Tewkesbury
SpaDental Tewkesbury is a treasured practice in the SpaDental group. It has a long history in the community, and some of you, our patients, have been coming to the practice all of your lives. As we value the long-standing relationships we have with our patients, we have built a fantastic team working together to support…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2025-2026
Read about the change to NHS dental charges 2025-2026 as the government implements increases from 1st April. This year, 2025, the April uplift for NHS dental Band Fees is an average of 2.35%. Compared to the increase for the last two years, it is apparently beneficial for patients. In 2023 the government increased fees by…
Read more »Understanding NHS dental charges from April 2025
Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. To help understand NHS dental charges each year, the information on this page explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment. Emergency dental treatment – £27.40 This covers emergency care…
Read more »Women in dentistry – 2025
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is #Accelerate Action for gender equality. It’s a good time to look at the important role women play in dentistry. Opportunities for women in dentistry Throughout the last century, most dentists were men. Indeed, if we look at the percentage of male to female dentists over 55, it’s…
Read more »Food for thought – International School Meals Day
“How was school today?” For many children lunch break is the best bit of the school day! It’s a time to be with friends, eat and chat. And if you ask the question, “How was school today?” you’ll probably be told what was for lunch! Most children will put food first, especially whether it was…
Read more »3 simple steps for better oral health
Step 1 – Spit it out How we clean our teeth is something we learn as children. That doesn’t always mean we learned the right way though. With modern brushes and paste, two minutes is considered sufficient for brushing, so long as it’s done once during the day, before breakfast is a good time,…
Read more »A roundup of tips to protect oral health
As dentists, our aim is to help you protect your oral health, not just fix things when there’s a problem. So here are some links to our most read news items. Following oral health advice can help you and your family enjoy a comfortable mouth and save you from more challenging and expensive courses of…
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