It comes amid a national shortage of dentists
Bupa Dental Care is set to cut 85 dental practices - with two in Nottinghamshire facing an uncertain future - amid a national shortage of dentists and “systemic” challenges across the industry, in a move that will affect 1,200 staff across the UK. The healthcare group said patients at the affected practices have not been able to access the NHS dental service they need.
Bupa said it would redeploy affected staff where possible to different areas of the business. The provider has not been able to recruit enough dentists to deliver NHS care in many practices for months and in some cases years, it said, Bristol Live reports.National shortages of dentists have been worsened by the NHS contract model, and because of an increased demand and complexity of care since the coronavirus pandemic, Bupa warned.
“For the majority of affected practices, this decision will allow commissioners to procure local providers for the NHS contract, tailoring services and investment to the needs of the local community, thereby providing a better opportunity for patients to continue access to NHS dental services.” Mr Allan went on: “We fully understand the impact today’s decision has on our patients and our people within these practices. This decision has not been taken lightly and closure is a last resort.
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