A quarter (27%) of working adults in the UK say they have been unable to work in the past 12 months because they were waiting for a GP (19%) or NHS dentist appointment (12%), a new poll reveals.
Tighter restrictions are needed to tackle childhood tooth decay crisis, says a new report.
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to offer more NHS dentist appointments and deliver free check-ups for children to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.
Newly qualified dentists are to be required to work in the NHS to repay training fees under Government proposals.
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North East LincolnshireSalary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142
Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 7, £28,132 - £30,914
Northallerton, North Yorkshire£27,254 - £34,434 per annum