Major changes to help NHS dental patients access urgent appointments easier

Major changes to help NHS dental patients access urgent appointments easier

An overhaul of NHS dentistry will prioritise patients with most urgent dental needs and those requiring complex treatments

Brits Pulling Out Own Teeth Amid NHS Dental Care Crisis

The UK is facing a deepening crisis in NHS dentistry, with some Brits pulling out their own teeth due to the inability to secure urgent dental care, according to patient watchdog Healthwatch England. A recent report details how people in severe pain are turning to DIY dentistry, sourcing unprescribed antibiotics or traveling long distances for treatment, as emergency appointments remain elusive despite NHS guidelines promising help within days. …

NHS Confederation responds to changes to urgent dental care

Ruth Rankine responds to government announcement on changes to urgent dental care.