Fundamental reform of the dental contract is essential and must be urgently implemented, not only to address the crisis of access in the short-term, but to ensure a more sustainable, equitable and prevention-focussed system for the future. We are concerned that any further delay will lead to more dentists leaving the NHS and exacerbate the issues patients are experiencing with accessing services. (Paragraph 50) 34 NHS dentistry

Fundamental reform of the dental contract is essential and must be urgently implemented, not only to address the crisis of access in the short-term, but to ensure a more sustainable, equitable and prevention-focussed system for the future. We are concerned that any further delay will lead to more dentists leaving the NHS and exacerbate the issues patients are experiencing with accessing services. (Paragraph 50) 34 NHS dentistry Type: conclusion | Number: 7 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: Partially accept The Department partially accepts this recommendation. We accept the Committee’s recommendation that we need to build further on the contractual changes we announced in July 2022, to further support and incentivise Dental Practices to deliver more care and improve access for patients