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answer text: The Department routinely monitors Dental Statistics, published by NHS Digital, which brings together information on National Health Service dental activity in England, including at NHS Commissioning Regions and local authority levels. Dental Statistics is available from the following link: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/nhs-dental-statistics/2021-22-annual-report NHS England is responsible for commissioning primary care dental services, including domiciliary care. Many of the dentistry commissioning functions undertaken by NHS England will transfer to integrated care bhoards (ICBs) from April 2023. ICBs will be responsible for meeting the needs of its local population, including on access for adults and children, by working with patient groups. NHS England has made available to commissioners an Assurance Framework to provide assurance that commissioning functions are carried out safely and effectively by ICBs.
answer given date: 2023-01-24+00:00
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