NHS emergency dental appointments are to be prioritised in problem areas starting from April but dentists warn more needs to be done - the Government has announced 700,000 extra appointments
The NHS is introducing 700,000 additional emergency dental appointments from April, targeting 'dentistry deserts' where access is limited. This initiative aims to address the crisis highlighted by the Mirror's campaign, where patients faced difficulties accessing care. Dentistry Minister Stephen Kinnock called it a significant step toward improving NHS dentistry. However, the British Dental Association (BDA) expressed concerns that the plan lacks new funding, relying instead on repurposing existing budgets, which could strain dentists who may have to absorb the costs from their private practices.
