New dentists required to deliver NHS care under Government plans
Newly-qualified dentists could be required to deliver NHS care for several years after they graduate under a government consultation being launched today. Training an individual dentist can cost up to around £300,000, of which costs in the region of £200,000 are not repayable by the student. However, a growing proportion of dentists are opting to go straight into private practice or are choosing to deliver little to no NHS work shortly after completing postgraduate dental foundation training.