It has been some time since I sat down and wrote a blog; which might well be a relief to many of you. The main reason for my literary inactivity has been a pre-occupation with pressing matters at both FGDP(UK) and at my practice. The impact of COVID-19 has been considerable in terms of the…
Read more »As news of coronavirus continues to cause anxiety, it is reassuring to know that as far as dentistry is concerned, Torrington Dental Practice partner Ian Mills has his finger very firmly on the pulse of developments. In February, Ian was invited to join an emergency NHS England working group to develop contingency plans for dentistry,…
Read more »For the past 20 years, Torrington Dental Practice has been providing dental implant to patients in Devon, Cornwall, and beyond. During that time, we have placed over 3,000 implants, with patients referred from more than 70 regional practices. We’re proud of our reputation as one of the UK’s top implant practices, but conscious that not…
Read more »Over 70 young super-heroes, including Spiderman and Batman, joined in the fun and games at Torrington Dental Practice’s recent Children’s Day on Wednesday 19th February. There was fancy dress and face painting, bunting and balloons – all manner of activities designed to put the children at ease and encourage them to look after their teeth….
Read more »Wednesday 19th February is Children’s Day at Torrington Dental Practice, when we focus on giving our younger patients’ teeth the best possible start in life. When it comes to healthy teeth and gums, prevention is so much better than cure! And parents ̶ think of all the battles you will avoid if your children learn…
Read more »New year’s resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, but here’s a simple one that could have a huge impact, on your teeth, your health, and your smile! That is, to take better care of your oral health. With the expansion of TDP complete, our brand-new Oral Health Education Suite is ready and waiting to give…
Read more »Christmas isn’t Christmas without a festive hot chocolate or latte festooned with whipped cream and sprinkles – but you might want to think twice about making it a regular habit. A new report from Action on Sugar lays bare just how sugary some Christmas beverages can be. The nationwide survey, which analysed both the sugar…
Read more »Torrington Dental Practice’s newly refurbished and expanded practice has been officially unveiled as part of our going commitment to expand access to outstanding dental care across Devon. At an open evening in Halsdon Terrace on Tuesday 19 November, we revealed four new state-of-the-art surgeries (bringing the total to eight), a new Oral Health Education Suite,…
Read more »Torrington Dental Practice is delighted to invite you to the Official Opening of our expansion and refurbishment on Tuesday November 19th, from 6pm. It’s our way of saying thank you for your understanding during the recent upheaval. And if you haven’t visited the practice since the work was completed, or are new to the area,…
Read more »November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month. With around 8,300 Brits diagnosed with mouth cancer last year, the disease is one of the UK’s fastest increasing cancers. Few people are aware of the early warning signs and symptoms – and yet early diagnosis transforms our chances of beating it from 50 to 90 per cent. A…
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