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NHS Dentistry Recovery and Reform

NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care are implementing a recovery and reform programme for NHS dentistry to address access shortages, particularly in rural areas and for new adult patients. The policy focuses on recruitment and retention of NHS dentists, improving provision in underserved regions, and ensuring children can access NHS dental care.


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28 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Use of exemptions by dental hygienists and dental therapists — outcome published

This consultation will inform the government’s proposal to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer medicines under exemptions.

15 Sep 2023 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Use of exemptions by dental hygienists and dental therapists — consultation closed

This consultation will inform the government’s proposal to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer medicines under exemptions.

18 Aug 2023 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Use of exemptions by dental hygienists and dental therapists — consultation opened

This consultation will inform the government’s proposal to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer medicines under exemptions.

18 Nov 2015 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Measures to improve the GDC’s processes on fitness to practise — outcome published

Proposals to give the General Dental Council (GDC) greater flexibility when conducting an investigation into a dental professional’s practice.

21 Nov 2014 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Measures to improve the GDC’s processes on fitness to practise — consultation closed

Proposals to give the General Dental Council (GDC) greater flexibility when conducting an investigation into a dental professional’s practice.

26 Sep 2014 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Measures to improve the GDC’s processes on fitness to practise — consultation opened

Proposals to give the General Dental Council (GDC) greater flexibility when conducting an investigation into a dental professional’s practice.