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flag England expands NHS dental access by redefining "urgent" care, boosting treatments and appointments starting April 2026.

flag England is expanding access to NHS dental care by broadening the definition of "urgent" treatment to include all dental needs, not just severe cases, following criticism that strict criteria left patients with serious issues like tooth decay without care. flag This change, effective immediately, aims to prevent self-extraction and improve early intervention, with 1.8 million additional treatments delivered in the first seven months of 2025-26. flag Starting April 2026, high street dentists must offer a minimum number of urgent appointments, including to new patients. flag The reforms are part of a broader shift toward prevention, including a national toothbrushing program for young children and expanded water fluoridation, supporting the government’s 10-year health plan to rebuild dental services after years of decline.

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