Barry Cockcroft Chief Dental Officer NHS England, Department of Health, Health Education England CDO England Update
Need to match workforce to needs -numbers -skills Education needs to correctly support workforce
Oral health status projections Healthier - low treatment needed Less healthy - high treatment needed No teeth Adults
Oral Health status projections Healthier - low treatment needed Less healthy - high treatment needed No teeth Adults
Oral health status projections Healthier - low treatment needed Less healthy - high treatment needed No teeth Adults
Oral health status projections Healthier - low treatment needed Less healthy - high treatment needed No teeth Adults
Pace of Improvement (not just adults) Number of caries free children up by 9.7% in just 4 years dmf of 5 year olds overall reduced by 15% in 4 years
Greater focus on prevention and maintenance for majority Easier access to skilled workforce for those that need it
Future workforce - foundation training
Future workforce -dentists “generalist” -DCPs – Dental Nurses and EDDNS - hygienists/therapists - CDTS -dentists with enhanced skills -specialists
Need to get the balance right and match to education