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£6million investment to improve access to NHS dentists
28th Jul 2009
A £6 million investment will enable more than 70,000 extra patients to see an NHS dentist in Surrey.
The extra cash will pay for increased capacity at NHS dentists across the county, according to www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk.
Among the areas to benefit are Ashtead, Epsom, Ewell, Leatherhead and Tadworth.
NHS Surrey has also given grants totalling £800,000 to dentists across Surrey to improve the quality of services offered to NHS patients. Practices will use the money to enhance and upgrade infection control and hygiene equipment.
The additional investment means spending on dental services for Surrey residents is now more than £49million for 2009/10 Jonathan Perrott, dental lead at NHS Surrey, is quoted as saying:
‘Making it easier for patients to see an NHS dentist is a top priority for NHS Surrey.
‘I'm delighted to announce that we're investing £6million to help patients right across the county. The money will make it easier to see an NHS dentist for an extra 70,000 people.
‘We've got dentists who are able to see new NHS patients right now, so if you're looking for an NHS dentist ring the Surrey dental helpline on 0845 271 2040 to find out about dentists near you.'
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