Across the UK, a growing number of patients are facing an agonizing struggle to secure an appointment with an NHS dentist. With the public dental system seemingly in a state of severe decay, the Labour Party has introduced a new strategy aimed at repairing the damage and restoring nationwide access to vital care.
But are these proposed solutions enough to overcome the deep-rooted obstacles currently plaguing the health service? In a recent investigation, health correspondent Jim Reed takes a closer look at the true viability of Labour's blueprint for reform.
Delivering sharp analysis and fresh perspectives on the nation's most pressing medical issues, this deep dive challenges prevailing assumptions and questions whether the latest political promises will finally give patients something to smile about.