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Have your sayHealthwatch bust the myths of NHS dentistry
HEALTHWATCH has produced a myth busting leaflet, dispelling the most common rumours relating to NHS dentistry.
North East Healthwatch teams have seen a significant increase in people’s concerns around seeing a dentist, a concern echoed around the whole country. They have raised these concerns with NHS England and worked together to identify some common myths and misunderstandings around how dental practices work in an information leaflet.
The ‘myth busting’ leaflet gives the facts about being registered with a practice, why you may be offered a private appointment, capacity for routine appointments, and what constitutes emergency care.
Healthwatch North Tyneside has heard how many people have struggled to access dental care in the borough since the pandemic began and has recently carried out a local survey, asking residents to share their experiences of dental care. The findings of this survey will feed into a wider study in partnership with other North East Healthwatch, to improve local dental services. Findings from the survey will be published in the coming months.
Healthwatch North Tyneside’s director Paul Jones says: “If you are experiencing pain, tell the dental surgery when you contact them. They should be able to offer your telephone advice if an appointment is not available straight away.”
Download the Myth Busting leaflet here.
For more information about dental services in North Tyneside click here.
If you’d like to share your experiences of dental services, contact Healthwatch North Tyneside at info@hwnt.co.uk or 0191 263 5321, or share your experiences in our annual survey here.