According to a survey published earlier this year, it was revealed that 6.2 million patients who tried to get an NHS dentist appointment in the last two years were unable to do so. In May this year, it was reported that the NHS waiting list for dental care grew to above 7.6million. Back in January, it was revealed that people in Bridlington would have to wait on a waiting list for around eight to nine years for an NHS dentist appointment.
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00:00According to a survey published earlier this year it was revealed that 6.2
00:04million patients who try to get an NHS dentist appointment in the last two
00:07years were unable to do so. In May this year it was reported that the NHS
00:12waiting list for dental care grew to above 7.6 million. Back in January it was
00:17revealed that people in Bridlington would have to wait on a waiting list for
00:21around eight to nine years for an NHS dentist appointment. In a joint attempt
00:25to try and bring down waiting lists last month it was revealed that patients from
00:30Wales could receive NHS treatment in England and vice versa under the UK and
00:35Welsh governments. Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said that it is only the first
00:40step in a new partnership between UK and Welsh Labour governments that will help
00:44deliver better care for patients and drive down waiting lists. Amanda Pritchard
00:49NHS chief executive said COVID-19 has significantly impacted dental care. If
00:54you're suffering from dental pain and are struggling to make an appointment
00:58the NHS recommends to call 111 in emergency cases.