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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Hampson

NHS dentist shortage: Signs you need urgent dental care and how to get it

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The majority of dental practices in the UK are not accepting NHS patients, an investigation by the BBC has found.

The research found that 90 per cent of practices are not taking on new adult patients, while 80 per cent are not taking on child patients.

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