How effective are orthodontic services in Wales? Have your say

The National Assembly for Wales’s Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee has today (22 July) launched an inquiry into orthodontic services in Wales and is calling for evidence from interested parties.

The aim of the inquiry is to examine the provision of orthodontic care in Wales, including how accessible it is for patients, how robust the co-ordination of orthodontic treatment is across providers, and how effective working relationships are between orthodontic practices and Local Health Boards.

It will also examine the role of local university teaching departments in ensuring the highest standard of orthodontic care - specifically dealing with the backlog of patients currently in the system and meeting future patients’ needs.

“This will be an important inquiry that will examine a number of key issues surrounding orthodontics, including waiting lists, numbers of orthodontists, the availability of NHS treatment and the monitoring of private treatment,” said Committee Chair Darren Millar AM.

“The committee would encourage anyone with knowledge of, or interest in, the field to contact the National Assembly for Wales and help inform this important inquiry.”

Submissions should be sent to the Clerk at Health.wellbeing.localgovt.comm@wales.gov.uk or posted to: Clerk of the Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee, the National Assembly for Wales, Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay, CF99 1NA.

Submissions should arrive no later than Friday September 3rd.