Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Establish an Independent Review of NHS Extraction-Based Orthodontics
Closed
95 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Department of Health and Social Care to commission an independent review of any potential long-term health effects of extraction-based orthodontic treatment provided through the NHS, and to review clinical guidelines and consent protocols related to such treatment
Extraction of teeth can be part of orthodontic treatment. Some research has suggested links between this and the risk of long-term health effects.
We request a formal, independent investigation into the long-term health outcomes of NHS-funded extraction-based orthodontics, including a national patient registry and longitudinal study.
We request a formal, independent investigation into the long-term health outcomes of NHS-funded extraction-based orthodontics, including a national patient registry and longitudinal study.
Timeline
| 18 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
95
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
18 Jun 2025
Closed
18 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.