Sunak's NHS Dentistry Plan Faces Criticism Amid Access Issues

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recent visit to a dental practice not accepting new NHS patients highlights broader challenges in accessing dental care.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to Gentle Dental in Newquay to promote his government's dentistry plan was met with criticism as the practice is not accepting new NHS patients.
Sunak's £200 million NHS dentistry plan includes cash incentives for dentists and aims to create 2.5 million more appointments to reach pre-Covid levels of NHS dentistry.
The British Dental Association criticizes the plan as insufficient, with many patients facing difficulties in accessing dental care.
Emergency tooth extractions for children due to tooth decay have risen by 17% in a year, underscoring the urgency of improving dental health services.
Downing Street claims the visit to a non-accepting practice was deliberate, to understand the challenges in providing more NHS appointments.