NHS dentistry crisis: minor contract tweaks won't solve the rot
The government's new NHS dental contract fails to address the core funding and recruitment crisis, leaving millions without access to care. Read why experts say it's not enough.
The government's new NHS dental contract fails to address the core funding and recruitment crisis, leaving millions without access to care. Read why experts say it's not enough.
Major NHS dentistry reforms will launch in April 2026, prioritising urgent care and offering new treatment packages to save patients money. Find out what the changes mean for you.
New government reforms will pay dentists more to treat urgent NHS patients. A think tank also proposes £150 annual dental vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of care.
The government announces a new payment plan for NHS dentists in England to boost urgent care access. Critics warn the plan lacks new funding and is insufficient to solve the deepening crisis.
Major NHS dentistry reforms will see dentists paid more for urgent care from April 2026, aiming to help millions unable to access treatment. The changes follow a Mirror campaign highlighting a crisis in dental care.
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