Dentists in the North West

kestrelx · 07-10-2003, 15:59

I Hear that it's almost impossible to get a Dentist in area as they don't take on new National Health Patients???

Tealeaf · 07-10-2003, 16:03

It's the same everywhere, Kes......the dentists argue there just ain't enough money in NHS work...but I suggest you contact Hyndburn & Ribble Valley PCT.....they should advise you on the nearest dentist taking up NHS patients - you may have to travel though...

janet · 07-10-2003, 16:10

I had been with my dentist lawson's on avenue parade for 30 years, when he semi retired he only would see his private patients took me 18months to find someone to take me on.now at antley villa, used to work there when i left school seems funny to be back there now even if it's only as a patient.

Mick · 07-10-2003, 17:36

If you need a dentist in a emergancy contact NHS DIRECT they will get you a apointment within a couple of hours at Accrington victoria hospital
http://www.nhsdirect.com
TEL:0845 4647

Dizzy D · 08-10-2003, 10:36

I go to Accy Victoria hospital anyway.  They are my dentist people.  I have a very bad phobia  

of needles so i was referred there.  They are very very understanding.   ;D

HarryX · 08-10-2003, 11:43

I also go to accy vic.. I dont have any problem with needles... just dentists

 But they did a great job.. apart from the odd panic attack they looked after me really well..

Big softy me.. I keep telling you all but you won't have it ..

kestrelx · 11-10-2003, 14:46

Cheers for the info,I am thinking about moving out of London? And thought about moving back to the Hyndburn area but I heard that it was very hard to get a dentist in the area and by the way Janet mine used to be Lawsons back in the early 80's.Then before that the Health Centre in the middle of town that was near the library.Don't know if it's still there?Well at least I know that one can get emergency treatment at the hospital. ;D

janet · 11-10-2003, 18:19

I think you must mean the clinic, it closed down a few years ago and is now a nursery.

kestrelx · 18-10-2003, 15:13

Yeh the Clinic that's it, spent many lovely afternoons down there after too many sweeties! ;D or was it... :'(

Caz · 20-10-2003, 22:22

Are you still looking for a dentist Kes?

If so, definitely try Antley Villa on Blackburn Rd.

Been there for about 3 years myself now and would definitely recommend them.

In particular my dentist, Dr Master, who everyone refers to as Khalid. Really nice guy.

Mick · 21-10-2003, 08:11

I dont think they are taking new people on at this time :-/

Caz · 21-10-2003, 08:48

They are at the mo, cos my older son just got on with them a couple of days ago.
I know a while ago they weren't though.  

ANNE · 21-10-2003, 17:31

Sorry Cazzer can't endorse your reccomendation. The Dentist I saw a few years back was rude and had bad breath. He made me feel very uncomfortable and I most definatly wouldn't go back.

Caz · 21-10-2003, 22:21

Think Khalid's only been there about 18 months, took over from my old one. He's brill.  Plus there are a few other dentists there now. Mine always wears a mask when I see him so I wouldn't know if he had breath or not!  ;D

Alan Gilmartin · 30-12-2003, 11:24

They, have all moved to OZ,