In Oxfordshire, 10% of residents can't access dental care, mirroring a wider English crisis.

In Oxfordshire, 10% of people lack access to a dentist, reflecting a broader issue across England where 13% of adults are without dental care. The British Dental Association (BDA) claims NHS Dentistry is practically non-existent for new patients and urges the government to intervene. The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges the problem and plans to increase access by providing 700,000 urgent appointments and making NHS work more appealing to dentists.

November 24, 2024
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