Your views wanted on dental care access
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Wednesday 11 January 2023
The Health and Social Care Committee, a group of cross-party MPs, has launched an inquiry into access to dental care.
Following survey findings that 90% of practices aren’t accepting new adult patients, the committee wants to know how to address inequalities in dental access.
What we’ll be telling the inquiry
We know from our research that good dental care can make a real difference to families with disabled children and prevent long-term problems escalating. And the consequences of poor care for children with existing conditions and health issues can be serious.
Unfortunately, families with disabled children often face multiple barriers to accessing good dental care. Finding information about and getting a referral to specialist dental care can be difficult. The lack of home visits for children with complex needs is a problem. And parents have told us that vital services like community dentists are increasingly scarce.
Share your experiences
If you want to share your experiences of dental care for your disabled child, visit the committee’s inquiry page.
You have until Wednesday 25 January to respond.
Our dental care resources
Dental care
Identifying dental problems and treating them early enables children to continue to lead fulfilling lives.
Parent guide: Guide to oral health and dental care
Our downloadable guide on dental care for children with learning disability, autism or both.
Our oral care and chewing products
Products from our Fledglings shop to help with oral care.
GPs & primary care
Primary care is the local healthcare that we receive from General Practitioner (GP) practices, NHS walk-in centres, dentists, pharmacists and opticians.
