Fix NHS Dentistry

In rural areas like ours, NHS Dentistry is often seen as more of a myth than a reality, with it being almost impossible to get an appointment locally when you need one. 

There is not a single dental surgery in Devon taking new NHS patients and many are only offering private treatment.

It's unacceptable that we either have to travel for hours to find a dentist still offering NHS care or shell out hundreds of pounds to go private.

The Government cannot ignore this crisis. We need urgent action to fix the NHS dental contract and boost the number of appointments. I am calling for:

• An increase to the number of dentist training places in the UK
• Recognition of EU trained dentists’ qualifications
• Rural areas in the South West receiving the same provision of NHS dentistry as those in urban areas
• Urgent implementation of the government’s manifesto commitment of 700,000 more dental appointments

If you agree, then sign my petition.