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UK Dental Access Crisis: Millions Delaying Treatment Due to Cost and NHS Availability

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New research from Smart Dental Care has revealed growing concerns around access to NHS dentistry in the UK, with 29% of people avoiding regular dental appointments due to cost and 18% unable to find an NHS dentist accepting new patients.

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