Health Department announces 50 new dental school places in England to tackle access gaps. The Office for Students will add 25 places at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and 25 at the University of Portsmouth, starting in 2027. The move targets rural and coastal regions where NHS dental appointments are difficult to secure. Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said the expansion will help train dentists who stay in the communities they serve. The schools will also be part of a wider NHS dentistry rebuild, which includes more overseas‑trained dentist registrations and reforms to the dental contract. The plan aims to improve access, reward clinicians, and strengthen preventive care.
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