Written questions

Dental Services

Commons · Question 15998 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients were waiting more than (a) 18, (b) 26 and (c) 52 weeks for treatment by the Community Dental Service in England at the latest available date.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 9 Jul 2026

We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment and are commissioned by integrated ca...