U.K. patients to benefit from improved access to dental care under updated reforms

Reforms to the dental contract - the first in 16 years - mean NHS dentists will be paid more for treating more complex cases, such as people who need three fillings or more. Dental therapists will also be able to accept patients for NHS treatments, providing fillings, sealants, preventative care for adults and children, which will free up dentists’ time for urgent and complex cases. High-performing dental practices can also increase their activity by a further 10% and see as many patients as possible.