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Restricting access to NHS dentists could be 'seriously problematic'

Health minister weighs in on latest figures which show 14 percent rise in dental wait lists

Restricting access to NHS dentists could be 'seriously problematic', according to the health minister.

That's despite top executives at Manx Care discussing the prospect of introducing eligibility requirements in attempt to tackle growing numbers of residents on waiting lists.

The health body revealed last week nearly 4,000 people are waiting to be registered with an NHS dentist.

Lawrie Hooper says the solution is simple:

 

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