Dentists

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

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

Ewood House Dental Surgery, Blackburn

Dental Surgery told to improve after CQC inspection

An artist's impression of how the site will look

Green light for new dentist and optician centre on historic town site

Clifford Shaw said his dentists left him looking like a haggard old man.

I've won 12k after dentists left me looking like a haggard old man

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

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

The Waterside Dental Clinic has been crowned ‘Team of the Year’ at the national Private Dentistry Awards.

Preston Dental Clinic named ‘Team of the Year’ at awards

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

Mr. Peter Dyer, from Carnforth, President, British Dental Association, is made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. The honour recognises services to dentistry, to medicine and to the communities of Silverdale and Lancaster.

UCLan lecturer from Lancashire receives his OBE from Prince William

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

Ribblesdale Garage as it looks now

New dental centre with four surgeries planned to open in this village

Sonic and electric toothbrushes are on offer at Amazon

Ridiculous savings on this pair of smart toothbrushes from OralB

31 of the best dentists in Lancashire

31 of the best dentists for a healthy smile based on Google reviews

Over 650 patients have been diagnosed with issues attributed to tooth decay in Morecambe Bay hospitals over the past three years, a new investigation has revealed.

650 patients diagnosed with tooth decay amid appointment troubles

Calls for emergency dental register as 54% of kids in Blackpool miss dental check up

Call for emergency dental register as 54% of kids miss dental check up
More than half of the children in Blackpool have not seen an NHS dentist in the past year.
Vanessa Sims

An artist's impression of the extension at The Dentist on Watling Street Road

First look at two new NHS dentists coming to Preston later this year

There is a huge cavity between the number of people seeing an NHS dentist in different parts of Lancashire

This is how many people have seen an NHS dentist in Central Lancs lately

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'

Moor Park Dental Practice in Garstang Road, Preston

Enforcement action launched against 'unclean' Preston dental surgery

The reopening of Synergy Dental Clinic, Leyland

Leyland dental surgery is given complete overhaul with new technology

13 of the best dentists in Preston

13 of the best dentists in and around Preston, according to Google

The surgery in Towngate, Leyland

Leyland dentist surgery set for expansion -what patients can expect

People in Lancashire and South Cumbria can get complex procedures for free for a limited time. Credit: Caroline LM on Unsplash

How people in Lancashire can get free dental treatment at UCLan
Amidst an NHS dentist crisis, the University of Central Lancashire is offering people across Lancashire and South Cumbria the chance to receive free dental treatment.
Aimee Seddon

Chorley's Paul Bowen opens up about his time on The Apprentice.

Lancs Apprentice candidate opens up about what the experience was like

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

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’

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...

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...

Routine dental care has been suspended since March 25

Dentists are to reopen in Lancashire and here's what you need to know

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

Children's dental health is a concern in Blackpool and Preston

Dentists: Postcode lottery of decay demands real investment in prevention

Dr Arfan Iqbal and dental nurse Tracey Topping of Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Grimsargh

Dentists from Preston to provide emergency treatment to Syrian refugees