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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...