Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 64875

Health Professions

Tabled: 3 July 2025

Answered: 8 August 2025

Question

Afzal Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the number of practising (a) dentists and (b) dental (i) hygienists, (ii) therapists and (iii) nurses.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

We are determined to rebuild National Health Service dentistry and deliver a dentistry service fit for the future.No recent assessment has been made. The 10-Year Health Plan has set out a new service model for the NHS. The 10 Year Workforce Plan will asse...

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