I last saw a dentist in June 2017. When I tried to book a 6 monthly appointment ( something I have always had/attended before) I was told it would be in 12 months time and hence one was booked for 15.6.18. Shortly before this date I received a letter stating my allocated dentist had left ( I presume like my previous one to go private!) Having heard nothing further I visited the practice and found it was shut although I could see through a gap in the window that there was a receptionist present. On return home I phoned the practice to be told no replacements were forthcoming and locoms were helping to deal with emergencies only. I was advised to see a private dentist in the meantime and received confirmation that I would still be registered as a patient. As I have always seen a dentist at regular 6 monthly intervals throughout my life I find this an absolute disgrace. It appears from what I was told that those entering the profession are being trained by the NHS, don't like the fact targets have to be met ( as in the case of many other professions/jobs) and are moving into private practices. Isn't there an issue of commitment here?
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