44.8% of Welsh population received NHS dental treatment in 2023, highlighting a scarcity in dental services; local politician advocates for new dental school.

A family in Wales has not seen an NHS dentist in over four years, highlighting a scarcity of dental services in the region. Official data reveals only 44.8% of the Welsh population received NHS dental treatment in 2023, with some areas reporting even lower rates. Local politician Sian Gwenllian is advocating for a new dental school in Bangor to address the shortage. The Welsh government is working on recruiting more dentists but has no confirmed plans for a new school.

September 20, 2024
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