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PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Provide funding to make more NHS dentists available

I want the government to provide funding and encourage dentists to reopen their lists for NHS patients.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Background
Many dentists are not taking on new NHS patients. Private practices are in abundance but I think the average working person cannot afford their fees. I think we are going backwards in providing basic dental care.