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Dental Services

Asked by Saqib BhattiConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 5 September 2024UIN 3818

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled Faster, simpler and fairer: our plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry, published on 7 February 2024, whether he plans to continue the Smile for Life programme.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

We are currently reviewing the policy paper, including proposals for a Smile for Life programme, and what elements can be taken forward effectively. We will implement our Dental Rescue Plan and prioritise initiatives that will see the biggest impact on access to National Health Service dental care.

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