Petition · past parliament

NHS pensions for ALL Dental Care Professionals who work in NHS Dental Practices.

Closed 5,896 signatures

What the petition asks

Dental Care Professionals working in General Dental Practices with an NHS contract, providing NHS care are not entitled to an NHS pension and the full benefits of providing NHS care to patients. Working under or alongside NHS Dental practice owners or associate dentists who are entitled to this.
All members of the Dental Team whether that be a Dental Nurse working along side an NHS dentist, Dental Therapists and Hygienists who work under a Dentist or associates prescription, or the Practice Managers and reception/admin staff ALL contribute to an NHS contract and the NHS care provided to patients.

Timeline

8 Sep 2016 Petition opened for signatures
8 Mar 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 5,896
Status Closed
Opened 8 Sep 2016
Closed 8 Mar 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.