12 Dec 2023
The Oral Health Foundation has raised alarms over the recent closure of SmileDirectClub, leaving a significant number of patients in a precarious position.
The charity believes the abrupt closure of the direct-to-consumer aligner company has left patients uncertain about the continuity of their dental care and orthodontic treatments.
The Oral Health Foundation is concerned by the potential consequences of patients being left without proper guidance and support midway through treatment plans. The charity is also deeply troubled by the financial impact of patients being abandoned, with many having paid out thousands of pounds.
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, says: “The closure of SmileDirectClub has created an upsetting situation for many patients who were undergoing dental treatments. We are extremely worried about what impact this will have on the oral health and mental wellbeing of thousands of people currently undergoing treatment.
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The Oral Health Foundation has raised alarms over the recent closure of SmileDirectClub, leaving a significant number of patients in a precarious position.
The charity believes the abrupt closure of the direct-to-consumer aligner company has left patients uncertain about the continuity of their dental care and orthodontic treatments.
The Oral Health Foundation is concerned by the potential consequences of patients being left without proper guidance and support midway through treatment plans. The charity is also deeply troubled by the financial impact of patients being abandoned, with many having paid out thousands of pounds.
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, says: “The closure of SmileDirectClub has created an upsetting situation for many patients who were undergoing dental treatments. We are extremely worried about what impact this will have on the oral health and mental wellbeing of thousands of people currently undergoing treatment.
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