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Health watchdog suggests dental patients looking for non-urgent treatment are paying for private care

Health watchdog suggests dental patients looking for non-urgent treatment are paying for private care

A health watchdog has suggested that patients who are looking for non-essential dental treatment are being forced to pay for private care.  Representatives from Healthwatch England claim to have received several calls from patients who were unable to access services at an NHS clinic. People have contacted the body after failing to get an appointment […]


Health Watchdog Calls For Better Access To NHS Dental Care

Health Watchdog Calls For Better Access To NHS Dental Care

A health watchdog has called for better access to NHS dental care, after it was revealed that some patients are travelling up to 40 miles to see an NHS dentist. Healthwatch England found that there is growing frustration among dental patients, with many travelling long distances to see an NHS dentist or joining a private […]