Dentistry: A call for dentists to improve access for NHS patients
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Healthwatch Wakefield report on the themes in their feedback about dentists between November 2021 and November 2022. During that period they heard from 94 people.
Of the 94 pieces of feedback: 15 per cent, or 14, were positive feedback 13 per cent, or 12, were mixed or neutral feedback 72 per cent, or 68, were negative feedback or areas for improvement.
Most of the feedback is about people’s experiences of trying to find an NHS dentist.
The report contains details of the national situation and what Healthwatch Wakefield is doing to improve the situation.
The report has four recommendations.