Why aren't there enough dentists in the UK ?

Question

There are waiting lists everywhere so there must be money to be made. Yet for years there has been a shortage .... Why ?

Answer 1

I think there are enough dentists, it's just that they all went private to get more money and so there aren't many NHS dentists around. I live in a little town, population about 2000 and there are 4 dentist surgeries that I can think of in our High Street!!

Answer 2

There is only a shortage of NHS dentist, if you are prepared to pay the extortionate private dentist there is no problem and you can be seen the same day

Answer 3

Would YOU want to be a dentist???

I worked as a dental nurse years ago.....imagine...training for over five years and then spending your days looking at people's smelly, decaying teeth!

Being a children's dentist might be OK, or a dentist just of those with healthy teeth.....

But otherwise - even though it's quite highly paid, I would not want to do it.

Answer 4

touch NHS 24. i understand the Scottish version of it, ingredients a decision for emergency dental medical care, and that they might desire to be waiting to show you interior the best course. good success desire you detect alleviation out of your toothache.

Answer 5

There just isn't enough! If you are tired of waiting, just move!

Answer 6

Would you want to look in folks mouths all day?

Answer 7

There's always enough if you are prepaired to pay!