Labour announce dentistry rescue plan
A dentist at work, as dental hygienists could be granted the power to administer certain medicines without the need for a prescription under plans to improve access to dentistry in England
LABOUR will introduce a dentistry rescue plan if they come into power at the next general election, the party promised today.
The party pledged to fund dental practices to provide 700,000 more urgent appointments, as well as incentives for dentists to work in areas with the greatest need for their services.
It would also introduce supervised brushing in schools for three to five-year-olds, particularly in areas with high levels of childhood tooth decay.
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