Digital referral systems could help tackle NHS dentistry delays, report finds
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Why it matters for dental
UK dental practices and DSOs with NHS contracts may see faster specialist referrals and fewer patient drop-offs once digital referral systems are adopted, potentially improving throughput in a system already facing long waits.
Key points
- Report identifies digital referral systems as a tool to shorten NHS dentistry delays.
- NHS England and devolved administrations are the primary target for the systems.
- No implementation timeline or funding mechanism is stated in the source.
- UK findings are not directly transferable to U.S. Medicaid or private-payer workflows.
Who should care
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