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    Minister challenged over plan to boost dentistry

    by Ella Pickover Mar 19, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Just 3% of dentists believe that the Government’s dental recovery plan will result in them seeing more NHS patients, according to a new poll.

    A survey of 1,104 dentists in England found that 43% actually believe the proposals will lead to them seeing fewer NHS patients, while 54% said the number of NHS patients they see will remain the same.

    The Government unveiled its £200 million plan to bolster NHS dentistry in England last month.

    However, leading dentists said the recovery package will not be enough to help people struggling to access dental care.

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