Better access to NHS dentists

Making it easier to see a NHS dentist is one of James' priorities. He successfully secured a new practice in Lynn which has led to thousands of NHS appointments but more needs to be done. 

James will continue to hold the NHS to account to improve access, ensure investment supports children's services, more appointments, and emergency provision. He is also campaigning for a dental training school at the UEA and apprenticeships at CWA.

Dental

Seeing a dentist

  • Anyone who requires urgent dental care and is not registered at a dental practice or needs to see a dentist out of hours, should call NHS 111.
  • Only go to A&E in serious circumstances, such as: severe pain, heavy pain & injuries to the fade, mouth or teeth. Anyone not sure whether they need to go to A&E, contact NHS 111, who will be able to advise.
  • If after contacting several dental surgeries anyone cannot find a dentist accepting NHS patients, call NHS England's Customer Contact Centre on 0300 311 2233.

 

News

James Wild MP - Access to NHS dentists debate

James spoke in a debate in Parliament on access to dentists highlighting the two new contracts awarded in Lynn and the need for further reforms including to training and the dentistry contract.    James' speech   I congratulate the hon.

James Wild MP welcomes new dentists coming to King’s Lynn by the summer

People in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk will find it easier to access a dentist following NHS East of England’s announcement that it has successfully completed a procurement process and awarded two new dental contracts for King’s Lynn to Smile Care Norfolk Limited. The award of the two contracts fol

James Wild MP interview on access to dentists

On Wednesday, James was interviewed on Radio Norfolk about access to dentists in North West Norfolk following his speech in Parliament last week. He spoke about the early results of his survey of constituents on their experience of accessing NHS dentistry and the need for a plan to improve access.

James Wild MP interview on dental provision in West Norfolk

Following the announcement of the closure of MyDentist High Street practice at the end of November, James spoke to BBC Radio Norfolk about the need for better provision in West Norfolk.  James has been focused on improving dental provision since he was elected and he spoke