Written questions

Armed Forces: Dental Services

Commons · Question 110278 · Tabled 2 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 9 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of armed forces personnel and their families' access to dental services.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 9 Feb 2026

Defence is committed to maintaining a dentally fit Armed Forces to ensure operational capability and force generation. The Defence Medical Services (DMS) deliver dental care for all our Armed Forces personnel, from routine checkups, hygiene appointments a...