Written question WQ92212
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 21 days
Question
What proportion of dentists in Wales reduced their NHS work in 2023?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
The latest available data shows that in 2022-23, there were 1,434 dentists with NHS activity recorded in Wales. This is an increase of 1% from 2021-22 (14 more dentists).
Each dentist completed an average (mean) of 946 courses of treatment in 2022-23. This is 28.1% higher than in 2021-22.
The full dental services statistical report for 2022/23 is published here: NHS dental services: April 2022 to March 2023 | GOV.WALES