It is a pleasure to serve under the chairmanship. I congratulate Elliot Colburn on securing this debate, recognising the challenges of NHS dentistry. The government acknowledges the impact of the pandemic on dental services but has taken steps to improve access and make the profession more attractive. An additional £50 million was secured for NHS dental services in early 2022, resulting in over two thirds of treatments being urgent care with more than 64,000 patients seen through this funding. The minister announced a package of measures including reforms to the 2006 NHS dental contract and enabling practices to better utilise all team members, which will free up capacity for higher need patients. Practices will also adhere to NICE guidelines on recall intervals, increasing access to care. Further measures include improved patient information through NHS website updates and addressing workforce issues with Health Education England's programme. The government is working to improve recruitment of international dentists by expanding registration options and facilitating their vital contribution to the workforce. These reforms are a first step in long-term changes necessary for improving access to urgent dental care.