NHS England增加了700,000个紧急牙科预约,以解决“仆人沙漠”中的短缺问题。 NHS England adds 700,000 urgent dental appointments to address shortages in "dental deserts."

NHS England将从4月开始增加70万次紧急牙科预约, 重点是访问受限的“牙科沙漠”。 NHS England will introduce 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments starting in April, focusing on "dental deserts" where access is limited. 预约对象为疼痛患者、感染患者或需要紧急修理的患者。 The appointments target patients in pain, with infections, or needing urgent repairs. 病人可以通过与其牙医联系或拨打国家保健服务111,获得这些服务。 Patients can access these by contacting their dentist or calling NHS 111. 政府还计划为贫困地区的幼儿制定一项监督的牙刷计划,并为牙医在服务不足地区工作提供奖励。 The government also plans a supervised tooth-brushing scheme for young children in deprived areas and offers incentives for dentists to work in underserved regions.