We support the implementation of the work of the Advancing Dental Care Review. Centres for Dental Development could have the potential to change how we approach training dentists in the UK to meet the needs of the populations who most require care. However, these are in their early stages and their outputs will need to be assessed. We also recognise that incentives are required in the short-term to address the immediate challenges with supply and demand.

We support the implementation of the work of the Advancing Dental Care Review. Centres for Dental Development could have the potential to change how we approach training dentists in the UK to meet the needs of the populations who most require care. However, these are in their early stages and their outputs will need to be assessed. We also recognise that incentives are required in the short-term to address the immediate challenges with supply and demand. Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Paragraph: 79 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: Partially Accept ICBs are responsible for undertaking oral health needs assessments to support commissioning priorities for investment. While all ICBs are at different stages of maturity and not all may be complete by the end of July 2024, all are working towards having these assessments in place to