NHS Dental System Reform as some Conditions to Get New Treatment

NHS dental system reform as some conditions to get new treatment

NHS dental system is facing a reform to improve urgent care, protect children’s teeth and provide some new special treatments

More NHS dentistry for those who need it most

New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease.

Dental investment plan to target areas of greatest need

Communities in Derbyshire that have the greatest need of help from NHS dentists are being targeted for support under a new plan. Areas such as Bolsover and Amber Valley have higher levels of tooth decay and poor oral health compared to other parts of the county, but there are also fewer NHS dentists there. NHS Derby and Derbyshire has now agreed priorities for 2025-28 to tackle the local dentistry crisis by measures including: boosting payments…