As a result of hearing from several dentists recently, we will be looking at the reality of dentistry in England at the beginning of January. If you would like to contribute to this investigation, then please contact us with your experiences of care, of trying to deliver dental services under the new contract and what your presciption would be for the future. Please state whether you want to remain anonymous.

Comments so far have included:

"the sorry state of NHS dentistry"

"On the new contract: " the new system results in more complex procedures being carried out (they carry more UDAs) and simpler, more time consuming items getting less attention."

"since the institution of the new contract on the 1st April 2006, things have gone quiet with fewer patients seeking treatment" ...."The future of dentistry in the NHS will be cash limited procedures such as root canals, multiple fillings, crowns and dentures will be reduced."