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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Denis Campbell Health policy editor

MYSTERIOUS: Complaints about poor nhs dental services rise 66 in five years - What They Never Told You

Dentist at work
The parliamentary and health service ombudsman said the proportion of complaints upheld about NHS dentistry also increased from 42% to 78% over the same period. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA

Record numbers of patients are complaining to the NHS Ombudsman about poor care, exorbitant fees and difficulty getting treatment from NHS dental services in England.

Mistakes by dentists mean some patients are being left in agony – in some cases unable to eat – while others are being landed with huge bills for work on their teeth.

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