Dental Services
Commons · Question 16000 · 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, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Community Dental Service waiting times on attendance at hospital accident and emergency departments.
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...