NHS Dentistry Becomes a Two-Tier System as 600 Practices Exit

A Nuffield Trust analysis has revealed that nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the past decade, with only 38% of patients who sought new NHS dental appointments in the last two years actually getting one. The study found NHS dental activity remains 8% below pre-COVID levels, while six in 10 adults have not seen an NHS dentist in at least two years.

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Think of it this way: if you need an NHS dentist right...