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New Group Tackles NHS Dental Shortage
3 Jan
Summary
- A new group, North Cornwall Dental Group, has formed to address dental care.
- MP Ben Maguire highlights lack of NHS dentist access in north Cornwall.
- NHS Cornwall acknowledges the issue and welcomes collaboration.
A coalition of dentists, health partners, and community organizations has established the North Cornwall Dental Group (NCDG). This new initiative aims to address significant deficiencies in NHS dental care within the region. The group's formation highlights growing concerns over the accessibility of dental services for local residents.
Ben Maguire, the Member of Parliament for North Cornwall, has publicly criticized the current state of dental provision. He described the situation as "shocking," emphasizing that numerous individuals in his constituency struggle to secure NHS dental appointments, even when facing urgent needs. This lack of access is deemed unacceptable by the MP.
In response to these concerns, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has indicated that measures are already in place to enhance appointment availability. The board has expressed openness to collaborating with the North Cornwall Dental Group to further improve dental services.
