Dentists throughout Lincolnshire are progressively shifting towards private practice, driven by identified shortcomings in the NHS dental contract. The present framework of the NHS has been labelled by health professionals as ‘not fit for purpose.’ This sentiment is causing an uptick in local dental practices choosing independence, eliciting increasing anxiety amongst residents who worry about reduced access to reasonably priced dental care. Representatives of local health areas are pressing for immediate amendments to ensure that NHS dental services retain their feasibility for practitioners and patients throughout the region.
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