Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 50026

Dentistry: Apprentices

Tabled: 2 May 2025
Answered: 3 June 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of introducing dental apprenticeships on shortages of dental professionals in each region.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Ministers regularly meet with Cabinet colleagues to discuss a range of issues.Dental apprenticeships are available for roles such as dental nurses and technicians but are not available to become a qualified dentist. These apprenticeships provide skills an...
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