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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Dental Access And Care Improvements Post Pandemic

25 May 2021 · 2 other contributors · 2,326 words

Opened by Jo Churchill Con Bury St Edmunds

Responding minister: Not recorded

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Jo Churchill raised concerns about dental access and care improvements post pandemic in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • The MP is concerned about infection control difficulties in dentistry due to aerosol-generating procedures during the pandemic.
  • Certain regions like the east of England and south-west faced systemic dental issues before the pandemic.
  • The MP asks the government to work with dentists and NHSE to develop a roadmap for delivering more NHS dental care.

Key requests to Government

The MP wants the government to continue working closely with dentists, the broader profession, and NHSE to develop a roadmap for delivering more NHS care. She also asks for continued support in addressing capacity issues and improving access to dental services for those experiencing health inequality.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Jo Churchill Con Bury St Edmunds

The MP is concerned about the challenges faced by dentistry during the pandemic, including difficulties in infection control due to aerosol-generating procedures. She highlighted that certain regions like the east of England and south-west had systemic problems even before the pandemic. The Healthwatch report published yesterday shows high demand for dental access and patient difficulties. She acknowledged that there was an existing problem with dental access prior to the pandemic, but emphasized the need to work together constructively towards improvement.

Other contributors (2)
  • Judith Cummins Lab Bradford South

    She discussed systemic problems in providing dental services before the pandemic and joined calls to improve dental care and address existing challenges.

  • Mohammad Yasin Lab Bedford

    The hon. Member for Bedford opened the debate, highlighting concerns about dental service access issues and advocating for constructive discussions on improving dentistry.

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