UK Government Unveils £200 Million Plan to Address NHS Dentistry Crisis

The initiative aims to create 2.5 million additional NHS dental appointments and improve access to dental care across the country.

• The UK faces a significant dental care crisis, with around 12 million people struggling to access NHS dental services.
• The government's £200 million plan includes offering dentists up to £20,000 'golden hellos' to work in under-served areas.
• Mobile dental vans will be deployed in rural and coastal areas to improve access to dental care.
• Critics argue the plan is insufficient to address the underlying issues of the dental care crisis.
• The British Dental Association remains skeptical about the plan's effectiveness in restoring universal access to NHS dentistry.

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