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Navendu Mishra MP

Navendu Mishra MP

Labour MP for Stockport

NHS dentistry is in crisis as an exodus of dentists has left many without access to treatment

27 Jan 2022 Health

NHS dentistry is in crisis as an exodus of dentists has left many without access to treatment

This time last year, it was reported that there was a 22 per cent increase in complaints about NHS dental care. From the sheer cost of treatment to the lack of availability of appointments, people are sick to their back teeth that the mere fact of maintaining good oral hygiene is seemingly a luxury out of reach for many.