Thousands of children ‘waiting in agony’ for dental care

Emily Harle
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Tens of thousands of children are on waiting lists for specialist dental assessments or procedures, with many "waiting in agony" for care, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned.

Around 27,000 children are waiting for appointments at community dental services. Picture: luckybusiness/Adobe Stock
Around 27,000 children are waiting for appointments at community dental services. Picture: luckybusiness/Adobe Stock

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