Dentistry in England

NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms

Why linked: Gov.uk consultation outcome page for the NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms — direct artefact of the December 2025 Government Response.

This consultation seeks views on proposals on quality and payment reforms for NHS dentistry in England.

Government response to consultation on NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms

Why linked: The formal government response to the 2025 consultation, confirming new complex care pathways, urgent care requirements, and the legislative timetable — a key decision document.

The government aims to introduce legislation where necessary to support implementation of proposals from April 2026. The government's ambition is to deliver fundamental contract reform before the end of this parliament.

In response to: NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms

Reform of NHS general dental services

Why linked: Welsh Government consultation outcome (27 Mar 2025) on reform of NHS general dental services — adjacent UK comparator on the same reform agenda.

We are seeking your views on proposals to reform the NHS dental services (GDS) contract in Wales. Also the potential effects for patients and dentists arising from the changes.

Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission

Why linked: Gov.uk consultation outcome (Dec 2024) on changes to regulations relating to the CQC — direct lifecycle artefact.

The government seeks views on proposals to amend regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Government response to the results of the consultation on changing regulations relating to the CQC

Why linked: Gov.uk government response (Dec 2024) on changing regulations relating to the CQC — direct lifecycle artefact for CQC regulatory scope changes affecting dental providers.

Gov.uk government response (Dec 2024) on changing regulations relating to the CQC — direct lifecycle artefact for CQC regulatory scope changes affecting dental providers.

In response to: Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission

Post-implementation review of regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission

Why linked: Post-implementation review of the regulations relating to the CQC — direct evidence base for the regulated-activities regime governing dental providers.

We're seeking feedback from all providers of a regulated activity that are registered with the Care Quality Commission in England on regulations made under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: consultation response

Why linked: Gov.uk Nov 2021 consultation response on the 2014 Regulated Activities Regulations — pairs with candpk 5137.

Gov.uk Nov 2021 consultation response on the 2014 Regulated Activities Regulations — pairs with candpk 5137.

In response to: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: extension of…

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: extension of expiry date

Why linked: Gov.uk Nov 2021 consultation on extending the 2014 Regulated Activities Regulations — lifecycle anchor for the regime CQC dental providers sit within.

A consultation to gather views on the extension of the expiry date of the regulated activities regulations 2014.