According to the charity, the rise in fees, set to take effect from April 1, 2025, will not fix the deep-rooted crisis in NHS dentistry and will only serve to push more people away from seeking the treatment they need.
Patients across England are once again being asked to pay more for NHS dental care, while the service remains in crisis. Charges will rise by up to £7.60, forcing people to pay more for essential treatment, despite the widespread lack of NHS dental appointments.
Under the new charges:
Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, said, “This is yet another tax on those who need essential healthcare. At a time when millions are unable to get an NHS dental appointment, the government has decided that patients should pay even more for a service they can barely access. This will price even more people out of NHS dentistry and push them towards DIY dentistry, increasing inequality and leaving the most vulnerable in pain. Higher costs, same broken system – patients deserve better.
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