British Dental Association says government’s plan does not offer hope to millions struggling to access care

Rishi Sunak has been accused of making a U-turn on his pledge to restore NHS dentistry as experts say his new “recovery plan” does not offer enough money to incentivise dentists to take on extra NHS patients.

The prime minister’s long-awaited proposals have been criticised for failing to ringfence funding for the dental sector and reform the NHS dentistry contract, which means millions across the country will continue to struggle to access care.

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British Dental Association says government’s plan does not offer hope to millions struggling to access care

Rishi Sunak has been accused of making a U-turn on his pledge to restore NHS dentistry as experts say his new “recovery plan” does not offer enough money to incentivise dentists to take on extra NHS patients.

The prime minister’s long-awaited proposals have been criticised for failing to ringfence funding for the dental sector and reform the NHS dentistry contract, which means millions across the country will continue to struggle to access care.

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