Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to support the recruitment of newly trained NHS dentists in rural areas such as South Somerset.

In regard to Question 33466, I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 16 June in response to Question 9049.

Regarding Question 33074, no assessment has been made. However, the Hon Member can find details how the Government is supporting good oral health in children in the press release at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supervised-toothbrushing-for-children-to-prevent-tooth-decay