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UK Faces Dental Crisis: 4.5 Million Patients Affected

6/18/2025

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A staggering 4.5 million patients in the UK are left without dental care each year, as the country faces a shortage of nearly 2,800 dentists. Many skilled overseas dentists find themselves working in fast food due to frustrating registration delays. The Association of Dental Groups is calling for urgent reforms to the Overseas Registration Examination and smarter use of dental budgets to tackle this pressing issue.

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A staggering 4.5 million patients in the UK are left without dental care each year, as the country faces a shortage of nearly 2,800 dentists. Many skilled overseas dentists find themselves working in fast food due to frustrating registration delays. The Association of Dental Groups is calling for urgent reforms to the Overseas Registration Examination and smarter use of dental budgets to tackle this pressing issue.