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<p>In 2019, a review of mandatory dental services in Kent identified Faversham as
an area of significant need. Following this review, National Health Service dental
contracts were agreed with five new dental practices with an overall increase of 19
whole-time equivalent dentists.</p><p>NHS England is currently preparing to procure
further mandatory dental services in Kent, based on the current areas of greatest
need. This will be aligned to the review being undertaken by NHS England and the South
East Region Consultant in Dental Public Health.</p><p>Since July 2022, NHS England
has asked practices to deliver 100% of contracted units of dental activity to safely
improve access for patients, including in Faversham and Mid Kent.</p><p>The Department
and NHS England have recently announced improvements to the NHS dental system to increase
access, target patients with higher oral health needs and make NHS dentistry a more
attractive place to work for dentists and their teams, including in Kent.</p>
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