Speaking to the Western Telegraph, Stephen said, “Since the pandemic, there's been a sharp increase in the number of constituents who are contacting me about the difficulty in getting dental appointments.
“Some have told me how their dentists have been willing to offer them private appointments but will not see them as NHS patients. And for many families, private treatment is unaffordable. The result is that our oral health is deteriorating.
“I’ve also heard from a number of local dentists about the realities facing the profession right now and, specifically, the impact of new NHS contracts that are being issued by the Welsh Government.”
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