“These reforms demonstrate our commitment to making NHS dentistry more accessible, fairer, and sustainable for both patients and professionals. Around half the Welsh population is exempt from paying NHS dental charges, including children under 18, pregnant women, hospital dental patients, and people receiving certain benefits. Other reforms include extra funding for “accelerated cluster development” to improve collaboration in dental provision and support wider NHS reform, particularly in preventative care. “Change is needed, and our new dental contract is key in delivering what people want – a system which is fair and effective. “And it is thanks to public feedback and professional expertise across Wales that we are able to do this.”