One in three NHS dentists are approaching retirement age in some areas, with hundreds of dental providers having handed back their NHS contracts in the past few years, new data reveals.
Helen Morgan, health and social care spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, assesses how the Government has done so far.
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to offer more NHS dentist appointments and deliver free check-ups for children to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to spend £1bn a year on refitting and restoring crumbling NHS hospitals if elected on 4 July.
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to invest £2.7bn a year in providing free personal care as part of their General Election manifesto.