Sorry, guys, its not a shortage of dentists its the absence of "free" dentists that they are moaning about.
I had an acute dental infection treated by my (private) dentist in london a few years ago. I cost about $90.
These people were prepared to let their kid die rather than shell out for a private dentist.
There is no socialised dentistry in the UK any more. I haven't had an NHS dentist for about 20 years (although my pregnant wife and kids get free treatment which strikes me as being fair enough).
There is still a widespread sence of entitlement though
That is a GREAT deal in the UK, a real bargain compared to what I pay.
It seems from the article that these people are very poor, and so they may not have had any other option.
I had an acute dental infection treated by my (private) dentist in london a few years ago. I cost about $90.
That's nice to hear. Unfortunately, these people are in Wales, not London. To quote from the article:
"Wynn rang NHS Direct who told her there were NO available dentists near their home in Colwyn Bay, North Wales."
These people were prepared to let their kid die rather than shell out for a private dentist.
I sincerely hope that you don't actually believe this. They are poor and have limited options as well as very likely a limited understanding of their available options.
There is no socialised dentistry in the UK any more.
This seems to run contrary to the points brought forth in the article :
"Peter was not registered with an NHS dentist" If there is not socialized dentistry, why then is there a registry for patients to see them?
I haven't had an NHS dentist for about 20 years (although my pregnant wife and kids get free treatment which strikes me as being fair enough).
There is still a widespread sence of entitlement though
Yes there certainly is: "although my pregnant wife and kids get free treatment which strikes me as being fair enough"