David Reed

David Reed

Conservative — Exmouth and Exeter East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 October 2026

Debate

NHS Dentists

Contribution

Access to NHS dentistry is a major problem in my constituency, with 86% of the respondents to my dentistry survey being unable to access one. Some told me that they still travel back to their old NHS dentist after moving home and, in one case, someone took a trip of more than 130 miles because no local practice would take them as a patient. Unlike GP surgeries, NHS dentists have no catchment areas. Will the Minister please look at whether that is making it harder for local people to get an appointment?

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