The Manifesto urges the next Government to focus on five areas: ‘Investing in the nation’s oral health’, ‘Protecting patients’, ‘Building a better future’, ‘Championing innovation’ and creating ‘A favourable business environment’. By acting in these areas a future Government can significantly reduce the burden on the NHS, protect patients, support dental professionals and the industry, foster innovation, encourage investment, improve the business environment and develop exports.
The Manifesto also builds on the industry’s initiative against counterfeit and non-compliant dental devices and instruments by seeking full Government funding for the Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
It has been circulated to key opinion formers in the political parties and Government departments, as well as Ministers, MPs, senior civil servants and NHS England.