Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 100293

Dental Services: Standards

Tabled: 16 December 2025

Answered: 5 January 2026

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to tackle “dental deserts” where very few NHS dentists are available.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The Government acknowledges the challenges that National Health Service dental patients are facing in accessing a dentist in particular areas of the country, and we are taking action to improve this. Integrated care boards are recruiting posts through the...

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