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<p>The Department is working in conjunction with NHS England to test a prototype new
dental contract with an increased focus on prevention. The remuneration system is
designed to better support dentists to prevent as well as treat disease and maintain
the numbers of patients they care for.</p><p> </p><p>The trial of the new clinical
and remuneration approach began in April 2016 with prototype practices across England
testing the new way of working. The scheme is being evaluated and the substantive
report on the scheme to date is expected to be available later this year. Decisions
on next steps and any wider roll out will be based on the learning from the prototype
scheme.</p>
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