Dental Services
Commons · Question 701 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments announced on 21 February 2025 on levels of severe tooth problems.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 9 Jun 2026
No assessment has been made on the impact of the urgent dental appointments announced on 21 February 2025 on levels of severe tooth problems.The Government is committed to ensuring that people can access urgent dental care when they need it. The Chief Den...