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Problems persist two years after new dental contract, uk
NHS dentists and their patients still face significant problems according to reports published today by NHS Information Centre. The reports show that more than one million fewer patients in England have been able to access NHS dentistry since the introduction of a new contract for dentists and patient charges in April 2006. The number of patients accessing NHS dentistry in England in 24 months prior to 31 March 2008 was 27, 049, 000, compared to 28, 145, 000 in 24 months prior to 31 March 2006. The reports also appear to highlight changes to type of treatments patients are receiving. Susie Sanderson, Chair of BDA's Executive Board, said: " These reports provide further evidence of the persisting problems with 2006 NHS dental reforms. More than a million people have now lost access to NHS dental care. Those that are able to access care are confronted with a system that discourages modern, preventive care by placing targets, rather than patients, at its heart. This is difficult for dentists, who want to focus on providing best possible care for their patients. The apparent change in treatment patterns is also of concern and requires further investigation so that impact of the new contract is fully understood. Such an investigation was recommended by MPs last month in the report of Health Select Committee. " The Government must take note of what these reports, patients and profession and even Health Select Committee have told them and act to resolve issues facing NHS dentistry in England and Wales. It is also important that primary care trusts and dentists are properly resourced and supported to ensure commissioning work they are doing is effective and meets patients' needs. " Notes 1. The three reports, NHS Dental Statistics Annual Report 2007-08, Dental Treatment Band Analysis, England and Wales, 2007/08 and Dental Working Hours, England and Wales 2006/07 and 2007/08, are available at: http: //www. ic. nhs. uk. 2. The reforms to NHS dentistry have been subject of an inquiry by the Health Select Committee. The findings of that inquiry were published in July 2008. Full details are available here. 3. The British Dental Association ( BDA ) is the professional association for dentists in the UK. It represents over 20, 000 dentists working in general practice, in community and hospital settings, in academia and research, and in armed forces. British Dental Association Our visitors who read this article often read these too:What You Need to Know About the Best Anti Aging Creams
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