PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Dental Services: Finance (14 June 2022)

Health Education England (HEE) published ‘Advancing Dental Care Review’ in September 2021. The Review introduced the concept of Centres for Dental Development to integrate dental education and training at all levels with service delivery models, particularly in localities where there is a shortage in provision of dental services. Working with NHS England and NHS Improvement, the creation of a Centre for Dental Development could provide a more timely and cost-effective solution than the creation of a new dental school.

HEE will work with the Department, NHS England and NHS Improvement and other stakeholders, including existing dental schools, to develop the concept of integrated Centres for Dental Development in areas in need of workforce development. HEE is working with regional commissioners where they have expressed interest in the scheme.