- Problems experienced when accessing a dentist are similar to the previous wave with the number one issue being unable to register at an NHS dentist
- A lack of appointments and cost are also key issues facing patients
- Aside from not being able to register at an NHS dentist residents are reporting fewer issues accessing their dentist
Difficulties accessing dentist
Summary
What problems have you had accessing your dentist?
Weighted base, residents who have had difficulty accessing their dentist: W6: 603 | W5: 1,059
This chart shows why residents have had problems accessing their dentist:
75% of residents in wave 6 were unable to register at an NHS dentist. This was 74% in wave 5
31% of residents in wave 6 said no appointments available. This was 40% in wave 5
31% of residents in wave 6 said the cost of appointments and treatments. This was 33% in wave 5
20% of residents in wave 6 couldn’t get an appointment in a time frame that suited them. This was 23% in wave 5
12% of residents in wave 6 couldn’t get an appointment on a day or time that suited them. This was 16% in wave 5
12% of residents in wave 6 couldn’t get through on the phone. This was 15% in wave 5
6% of residents in wave 6 said lack of parking. This was 4% in wave 5
3% of residents in wave 6 were unable to get to the dentist. This was 5% in wave 5
2% of residents in wave 6 said lack of public transport. This was 3% in wave 5
6% of residents in wave 6 gave a different reason. This was 5% in wave 5
