In September 2025, 10 per cent fewer adults had seen an NHS dentist in the past 24 months compared to 2019
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In September 2025, 10 per cent fewer adults had seen an NHS dentist in the past 24 months compared to 2019
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People in urgent need of dental care are resorting to pulling their own teeth out, the patient watchdog has found.
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
NHS England figures show tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions among children aged five to nine.
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The latest survey found public satisfaction with the UK’s health service rose by five percentage points to 26%
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