Establish an Independent Review of NHS Extraction-Based Orthodontics
We call on the Department of Health and Social Care to commission an independent review of any potential long-term health effects of extraction-based orthodontic treatment provided through the NHS, and to review clinical guidelines and consent protocols related to such treatment
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 95/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 95/100,000
- 18 DEC 2025Petition closedFinal total: 95 signatures
- 18 JUN 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
Extraction of teeth can be part of orthodontic treatment. Some research has suggested links between this and the risk of long-term health effects.
We request a formal, independent investigation into the long-term health outcomes of NHS-funded extraction-based orthodontics, including a national patient registry and longitudinal study.