To ask the Secretary of State for Health
(1) how many registered NHS dentists there are in Hertford and Stortford constituency;
(2) how many additional NHS dentists she expects to become registered during 2005–06 in Hertford and Stortford constituency;
(3) what actions her Department has taken to enable NHS dentists to reduce waiting lists in Hertford and Stortford constituency.
As at
Royston, Buntingford and Bishops Stortford PCT expect 2.5 whole time equivalent (WTE) dentists to become registered during 2005–06, resulting in 4,500 new patient registrations.
South East Hertfordshire PCT expects 6.6 WTE dentists to become registered during 2005–06, resulting in 11,900 new patient registrations.
It is anticipated that the appointment of these additional dentists will have a significant impact on the number of patients waiting to see a dentist.
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