Dentistry Myth-busting: dispelling the most common rumours relating to NHS dentistry

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Healthwatch teams across the North East have seen a significant increase in concerns around getting to see their local dentist.

This is also a big problem across the rest of the country. These concerns have been made worse by some common myths and misunderstandings around how dentist practices work.

In this report, Healthwatch across the North East take a look at some of those myths.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Darlington
Healthwatch Gateshead
Healthwatch Hartlepool
Healthwatch Middlesbrough
Healthwatch Newcastle Upon Tyne
Healthwatch North Tyneside
Healthwatch Northumberland
Healthwatch Redcar & Cleveland
Healthwatch Stockton-on-tees
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Key themes
Access to services
Administration (records, letters, results)
Booking appointments
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Written information, guidance and publicity
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

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Observation (eg Enter and View)

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Dentist

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