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Dentistry in England

This thread tracks the policy, regulatory and contractual reform of NHS dentistry in England — covering the dental contract reform programme, annual patient-charge uplifts under the NHS Act 2006, CQC regulation of dental providers under the 2008 Regulated Activities regime, and parliamentary scrutiny of access and workforce.


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16 Dec 2025 | Government response linked direct

Government response to consultation on NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms

Why linked: The formal government response to the 2025 consultation, confirming new complex care pathways, urgent care requirements, and the legislative timetable — a key decision document.

The government aims to introduce legislation where necessary to support implementation of proposals from April 2026. The government's ambition is to deliver fundamental contract reform before the end of this parliament.