Petition · past parliament
Bring back full Dental Treatment on the NHS
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
NHS dentists are only allowed to do check ups and extractions to ensure patient safety and prevent the spread of Covid 19 but these same dentists can offer all other treatments privately.
This would appear to be bringing in private dental care by the back door. Patients have to end up toothless if they are unable to pay the large amounts involved.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Dentists have been allowed to reopen for non-urgent treatment since 8 June. Decisions about the services being provided by individual dentists is a matter for individual dental practices, not the Government or House of Commons.
Timeline
| 6 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Aug 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Aug 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.