With NHS dental charges in England set to jump by an historic high of 8.5% today (Monday April 24), the British Dental Association has warned government that costs are now shaping the clinical choices made by millions of patients. The professional body has urged Ministers to follow the lead of public opinion and break with its long-term strategy of using charge increases as cover for cuts in government spending on NHS dentistry. A new survey by YouGov of adults in England shows: Nearly a quarter (23%) report delaying or going without NHS dental treatment for reasons of cost 45% say
Dental charges: Patients delaying treatment as seen on The Hippocratic Post.