The NHS in Sussex is expanding access to urgent dental care appointments following the success of a pilot programme which was tested in high-street dentists in Sussex.
The initiative, designed to improve access to urgent dental services for people without a regular dentist and vulnerable patient groups, has already positively impacted the area.
The programme provides same-day urgent care appointments and offers courses of treatment to stabilise oral health, reducing the need for recurring visits. Sussex NHS said this approach is helping to alleviate demand on A&E departments, GP practices, and pharmacies, where many people with dental problems previously sought help.
To increase the availability and ensure as many people can get help as possible, appointments are being added across Sussex, with the aim of covering each local authority district area by February 2025. The phased expansion has targeted areas where patients face the most challenges accessing NHS dental services.
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