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Dental Services: Internet

Asked by Helen MorganLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 75492

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure the NHS Find a dentist online service contains accurate information.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

It is a contractual requirement for National Health Service dentists to update their NHS website profiles at least every 90 days to ensure patients have up-to-date information on where they can access care. This includes information on whether they are accepting new patients. Integrated care boards review which practices in their area have not updated their profile in a 90-day period, and work with practices to ensure websites are up to date.

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