<p>Many of the dentistry commissioning functions currently undertaken by NHS England will move to integrated care boards (ICBs) under delegation from April 2023. ICBs will be responsible for having local processes in place to involve patient groups and for undertaking oral health needs assessments, to identify areas of need and determine the priorities for investment.</p><p>Prior to delegation decisions being taken, NHS England undertook a comprehensive pre-delegation assessment process, ensuring ICBs were ready to take on commissioning responsibility for delegated functions. NHS England has made available to commissioners an Assurance Framework which sets out its approach to providing assurance that commissioning functions are carried out safely and effectively by ICBs and is providing active support to all ICBs during the transition period.</p>