Received on 15 Jan 2026
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Dental contract reform:
summary for dental teams ahead of April
From Jason Wong and Ali Sparke
Improving patient access to NHS dental care and reducing oral health inequalities across England is a key NHS priority. This special focus bulletin outlines the upcoming reforms to the English dental contract, announced last December, which will be rolled out from April 2026.
Dental contract reform
The government confirmed in December 2025 that it was progressing with a package of reforms to the English dental contract from 1st April 2026.
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Recent dentistry and oral health bulletins
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Special focus bulletins
The Office of the Chief Dental Officer and the NHS England team regularly produce ‘special focus bulletins’ on clinical priorities and key aspects of patient care. These bulletins summarise the key information dental teams need to know and act as a refresher, combining best practice, expert opinion and useful resources. If you would like to suggest a topic for a future special focus bulletin please email the CDO’s team at England.CDOExecutive@nhs.net
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