Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 84838
Armed Forces: Dental Health
Tabled: 23 October 2025
Answered: 31 October 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of poor dental health among (a) applicants, (b) recruits and (c) armed forces personnel on the UK's defence capability.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesDefence is committed to maintaining a dentally fit force to enhance force generation and operational capability. The Defence Medical Services conducted a full Oral Health Needs Assessment in 2023 which delivered an overview of the oral health needs of the...
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