Dentistry Intelligence Briefing October 2020
In the past 12 months, we have received 59 pieces of feedback regarding dentistry.
Summary
The lack of dentists has been a long-running problem across North Yorkshire. In our feedback we have heard of individuals who have been waiting 2, 6, and in one case even 10 years for an NHS dentist.
Types of responses:
- Lack of dentist 49%
- Impact of COVID 25%
- Negative experience 13%
- Other 13%
I am still waiting to take my tooth out, in hospital. I have had an infection now since after Christmas. The dentists can only check me, and make sure that I am alright. I'm in so much pain...
