Published: 21/07/2005, Volume II5, No. 5956 Page 13

MPs have criticised the government for slow progress on improvements in NHS dentistry. A Commons public accounts committee report said 'key milestones' had been missed in reforming dentistry, with the planned introduction of a new base contract postponed by six months to October 2005. The committee said it was 'extremely concerned' that primary care trusts were required to take over managing new contracting arrangements 'without ensuring they had the necessary expertise and resources'.

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