Linda Colla hasn’t been able to find an NHS dentist since she moved to Devon seven years ago

Woman, 75, pulls out three of her own teeth because she can't get NHS dentist

Whitleigh Community Primary School says half of its pupils are unable to register with an NHS dentist.

Plymouth schoolchildren protest over lack of NHS dentists

Tom Maloney suffers with acid reflux which causes his teeth to erode, but he's been unable to find an NHS dentist to treat him.

Man 'kept awake at night' by tooth pain - but still can't find a dentist

Plans for a new dental practice to help tackle the oral health crisis in Plymouth have been put on hold by the NHS as the waiting list for treatment has grown.

Plan for new dentist in Plymouth on hold as thousands wait for treatment

From Monday 8 June, dentists have been allowed to open for urgent cases. Only a third have done so, including Torrington Dental Practice

One in three dentists in the South West re-open for urgent cases during Covid-19

14 new emergency dental surgeries open across West Country after some patients have had travel to Birmingham for urgent treatment

14 new emergency dental surgeries open across West Country

Health experts say the disease is entirely preventable, but there are fears a shortage of NHS dentists is making the problem worse. 

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