Reacting to the Healthcare Commission’s national survey of 69,000 people’s experience of primary care services, (including access to dentists), published today, Susie Sanderson, Chair of the British Dental Association’s Executive Board, said:

“Today the Government has received yet another powerful message about the state of NHS dentistry.

“The concern highlighted by the Healthcare Commission is that real problems for patients could be being stored up for the future. It’s vital that urgent action is taken to tackle the flaws in the current NHS arrangements for dentistry, recently criticised so emphatically by the Health Select Committee.”

More and more patients are converting to private dental services as they are becoming increasingly frustrated with the accessibility of NHS practices, particularly in Canary Wharf. In addition, the actual treatments that are available on the NHS are becoming more and more restricted.

Currently we are accepting new patients at Waterside Dental Health, but places are limited, so please call 0207 987 1212 to arrange an appointment. Look after your smile, and your health!”