New organisation will focus on reducing barriers for overseas dentists

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has partnered with Dentaid the Dental Charity to provide a new mobile dental service for people experiencing health inequalities who struggle to get dental care.The innovative project is a partnership to alleviate pressure on existing dental services and increase access to care for those facing difficult circumstances.Patients including families experiencing poverty, people at risk of homelessness, children, and new and expectant mothers in areas at highest risk of poor dental health will be able to make appointments to see the dentist on a mobile dental unit.Emergency appointments will also be available for eligible patients who are suffering acute pain and have no other access to dental care.Dentaid's mobile dental units will be parking outside community centres, public buildings and sports facilities UPFrONT