Dentist plan for Ossett to tackle town shortage

A heritage statement said the area’s former MP had raised concerns about the district’s “chronic shortage” of dentists, which is why Ossett Dental Care aims to cater to the community of Ossett and surrounding areas.’

The proposed works involve converting the ground floor into a dental surgery and waiting area with a decontamination room at the rear.

If approved, the storefront and storefronts, described as being in “poor condition”, will also be replaced.

The property is within a conservation area but is not listed as a building of historic significance.

In July 2022, Wakefield Council voted in favor of a motion calling on the government to urgently reform NHS dental services, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The authority has also asked its adult services, public health and NHS scrutiny committee to investigate the state of dentistry in the district.

Figures from a later report showed that 40% of 12-year-olds in the district had cavities.

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