Photo: Dr Vivak Shah, Mr Eddie Crouch (BDA), Gen Kitchen (MP), Dr Andrew McSweeney

“I was delighted to welcome MP Gen Kitchen to my dental practice today. We had a productive discussion about the pressing issue of dental provision across the constituency.

It’s clear that many local residents are facing significant challenges in accessing dental care. Long waiting lists, limited appointment availability, and rising costs are putting a strain on families and individuals alike. The current NHS contract for dental practices is not a sustainable way for practices to deliver care that is in the interests of patients health. We hope we can work with local stake holders to deliver local solutions for improving access to dental care

I’m grateful to the British Dental Association (BDA) for facilitating this meeting. Their expertise and advocacy on dental health issues are invaluable. By working together, we can identify solutions and advocate for policies that will improve access to dental care for everyone.

I’m committed to raising awareness of this issue and working with MP Gen Kitchen and the BDA to find practical solutions.”

– Dr Vivak Shah, Principal Dentist of Saving Smiles Practices