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'

Access to NHS dentistry has been identified as a problem, only exacerbated by the pandemic

New incentive for NHS dentists suggested

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"The stark reality is that people in Peterborough are finding it impossible to get an NHS dentist when they need one."

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

Across England, there were 29,981 admissions in the year to March, 3,833 fewer than between 2019-20.

150 admissions for tooth extractions on children recorded
It come as millions struggle to access dental care
Carly Roberts

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

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

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’

See how your dentist has rated, according to reviews (image: Getty)

The best and worst dentists in Peterborough - according to reviews online

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on dental care has been laid bare by new figures revealing a slump in treatments delivered to Peterborough patients. Photo: PA EMN-210309-135327001

Figures reveal pandemic’s huge impact on dental care in Peterborough

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...

People are struggling to access NHS dentists in Peterborough. Photo: shutterstock

Peterborough patients left in pain as dental access worsens during Covid-19 pand...

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...

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

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

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

A dentist at work. Picture: PA.

Large fall in free NHS dental treatments in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire