<p>No assessment has been made. Patients do not routinely join National Health Service dental waiting lists and are only registered with a dental practice for a course of treatment.</p><p>The Government has taken steps to address the challenges facing NHS dentistry, and the package of reforms announced last July is an important first step. We know we need to do more and will announce further changes soon. Patients who are struggling to find a local dentist can contact NHS England’s Customer Contact Centre for assistance or contact NHS 111 if seeking urgent care.</p>