By Gareth Lyon

27 million people receive no support from the current model of NHS general dentistry – Policy Exchange is proposing a new model to widen access with support from a cross-party group of MPs and key industry figures

NHS dentistry, far from being free and available to all in line with NHS principles, is difficult or impossible to access for many people, including children and those notionally eligible to receive free dental treatment.

People face a postcode lottery over whether NHS dental support is available in their area and many people delay going to a dentist, going far less often than they should and end up in a lot of pain – and in hospital costing the NHS a huge amount of money.

The National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) recommend two years as the maximum period of time anyone should go without seeing a dentist, with more frequent visits being appropriate for some people.

Yet in the two........

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