The survey will gather information on the costs and pressures involved in running a dental practice.

The survey's results will support the development of the government's dental reform programme and the annual pay review process conducted by the independent Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB).

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said: ‘We have already rolled out an extra 700,000 urgent dentistry appointments and introduced a supervised toothbrushing programme to prevent tooth decay in young children in the most deprived communities.

‘More work is needed, but to find the right solution we must make sure we are clear about the problem. Through this survey, we will gain a better understanding of the pressures faced by the sector so we can fix them and deliver better care for patients through our Plan for Change.'

Practice owners who complete the anonymous survey can also register their interest in participating in follow-up interviews to provide more detailed insights into the financial challenges they face.

The survey is open to all dental practices across England until 16 June 2025.