Emeritus Prof Christopher MayNov 27, 2024

So far Labour's plans to start to resolve the crisis in NHS dental care don't seem to be really gaining traction... and, in any case even if they were the extra appointments funded by the new patient premium would not even return the number of NHS dental appointments to the level even five years ago.

Something more radical is required; and one way or the other it will involve a lot of money!

But without prompt action the crisis will only worsen!

#dentists
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/nov/27/plans-to-end-nhs-dental-care-crisis-not-working-warns-spending-watchdog

Plans to end NHS dental care crisis not working, warns spending watchdog

National Audit Office finds ‘significant uncertainty’ as to whether pledge for extra 1.5m treatments will be fulfilled

The Guardian
Show threadFREE🇵🇸PALESTINE, Says @SineNov 27, 2024
@ChrisMayLA6
Lack of decent oral hygiene/care costs NHS £Bn's treating subsequent illness/disease
My plan
Free education & training for dentists & nurses, payback is work for NHS for 6 yr
NHS run dentist surgeries in areas w 2k+ pop
Reintroduce free dental care
Mobile NHS teams tackle worst areas
Reintroduce dental visits to schools, dispensing free dental care items
100% TAX on all sugar added drinks
Free fruit at schools
Paid via strategic investment over 10+ yr
Return = healthy population
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@Sine_Nomine

all sensible stuff & boosted, thanks

Nov 27, 2024 at 9:30amWeb
Show threadFREE🇵🇸PALESTINE, Says @SineNov 27, 2024
@ChrisMayLA6 🫡 my thanks good sir! 🙂