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Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? Find out how many have closed where you live
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PUBLISHEDAug 23, 2026, 11:10 PM
What the source reports
Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system.
Main source: BBC Health
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