AQW 3992/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health whether he will commit to prioritising an independent Cost of Service review as an essential step to recalibrating dental fees that are fair, reasonable and workable at practice and practitioner level.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 3 October 2022
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 3 October 2022
- Answer due by
- 18 October 2022
- Answered
- 12 October 20229 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The current focus of my Department is to rebuild General Dental Services so that the immediate oral health needs of the public are met in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In parallel the Dental Contract Reform Group is exploring options to ensure that Health Service dentistry is sustainable and delivers for both patients and the profession. Undertaking a Cost of Service Review will be an important part of any new approach.