NHS England announced in a letter on July 19, 2022, the outcome of the 2022/23 Dental Contract Negotiations. The negotiation marks the first significant change to the contract since its introduction in 2006.
Ali Sparke, director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy and Optometry for NHS England, and chief dental officer Sara Hurley set out a clear package of initial reforms to the NHS dental contract.
The changes come after a year of engagement with stakeholders and the profession, including the British Dental Association.
Changes will be made across six critical areas from 2022 to 2023. These include:
NHS England hopes these changes will address the challenges faced by the sector following the Covid-19 pandemic and "tackle longer-standing concerns".
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