First step in fixing tooth care decay

MPs to debate Mirror campaign as dentists are polled on 'deal

- MARTIN BAGOT

THE first steps to save NHS dentistry are about to be taken in a major win for the Mirror.

Dentists across the country will be consulted on how to revamp the “flawed” NHS payment contract which results in them making a loss on some procedures and has caused an exodus to the private sector.

Separately, the Mirror's Dentists for All campaign is set to be debated in the Commons, with MPs asking why only around half the population are accessing NHS care.

Contract reform is a key demand of our campaign and the debate will put pressure on the Treasury to fully fund the service after over a decade of real terms cuts under the Tories.