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Dentistry: Training

Asked by Lewis CockingConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 19 May 2026UIN 781

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support dental educational supervisors.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The Government recognises the important role dental educational supervisors play in supporting newly qualified dentists.

Dental Foundation Training is supported through payments to eligible practices, including the trainers grant for educational supervision. The Department keeps these payments under review as part of the annual pay review process.

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