By the end of July 2024, every ICB should have undertaken an oral health needs assessment, in consultation with service users, patient organisations and the profession. NHS England should provide support to ICBs to undertake this, including sharing examples of best practice and learnings from other ICBs. NHS England must also ensure each assessment is sufficient to meet its intended purpose. (Paragraph 122) NHS dentistry 37

By the end of July 2024, every ICB should have undertaken an oral health needs assessment, in consultation with service users, patient organisations and the profession. NHS England should provide support to ICBs to undertake this, including sharing examples of best practice and learnings from other ICBs. NHS England must also ensure each assessment is sufficient to meet its intended purpose. (Paragraph 122) NHS dentistry 37 Type: conclusion | Number: 26 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: Partially Accept ICBs are responsible for undertaking oral health needs assessments to support commissioning priorities for investment. While all ICBs are at different stages of maturity and not all may be complete by the end of July 2024, all are working towards having these assessments in place to