In a comprehensive analysis of routine and publicly available data on funding, activity, access and staffing, the report finds that the pandemic, austerity and the cost-of-living crisis have hit NHS dentistry hard. It presents data showing that nearly six million fewer courses of NHS dental treatment were provided last year than in the pre-pandemic year, funding in 2021/22 was over £500m lower in real terms than in 2014/15, and there are widespread problems in accessing a dentist, which is particularly marked for people from Black and Asian ethnic groups.
Children's oral health is a particular concern, with tooth decay the most common reason for hospital admission for children aged six to 10.
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