Detrimental Decline in NHS Dentists in Leicester

In the course of one year, over 70 dental professionals with NHS contracts have stopped working for the NHS.

According to research issued by the Reach Data Unit, there has been a 10% reduction in the quantity of NHS dentists in the last year, 6% higher than the national average.

The biggest loss was in West Leicestershire’s Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), with a 16% drop to fewer than 40 dentists. Leicester City’s CCG also experienced a dramatic reduction, down to less than 30 dentists, 11% lower than the previous year. East Leicestershire and Rutland CCGs had the least adversity, with just four dental professionals leaving in each location (2% drop).

The NHS experienced a large increase in staff absence over the initial phases of lockdown, but since then targets have been raised. To meet the set standards, practices need to have 85% of their contract completed by the end of this month. However, some clinics can have an extension to report missed appointments due to workforce absenteeism over the covid period.

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