Address the crisis in NHS dentistry.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Secretary of State for Health to make an immediate intervention to address the crisis in NHS Dentistry & prevent further worsening of health inequality in the UK.
People in pain & some with potentially serious health problems are waiting weeks & months to see an emergency dentist.

Emergency & preventative dentistry is a fundamental healthcare provision: playing a critical role in preventing serious & potentially life threatening conditions eg bone infection, sepsis & oral cancer. In much of the UK there are now no NHS dentists operating nor NHS appointments available, even for those lucky enough to be registered with a dentist. Meanwhile private appointments are available but only to those who can afford it. We call on the Secretary of State to take immediate action now.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Increase funding to ensure all adults and children have access to a dentist.

Timeline

7 Mar 2023	Petition opened for signatures
10 Mar 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Mar 2023

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