Dental Charge Hike Will Set Back Dental Health of UK

1.12.04pm UTC (GMT +0000) Mon 28th Jun 2004

Government plans to double the price of routine NHS dental check-ups have been described by the Liberal Democrats as yet another kick in the teeth for dental patients.

Commenting, Paul Burstow MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, said:

"These proposals are yet another kick in the teeth for dental patients. This hike in charges will further set back the dental health of the nation.

"The real problem is the chronic shortage of NHS dentists. Finding an NHS dentist is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Now it seems that those lucky enough to find an NHS dentist will have to pay more for the privilege of doing so."

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