Sheryll Murray MP was delighted to open the new NHS dentist in Fore Street in Saltash. The dentist is already treating 60 patients a day and 1300 local people are registered.
Sheryll has campaigned for the NHS to keep dentistry in Saltash. She worked closely with NHS managers to ensure the gap in service was as short as possible following the closure of the old practice.
At the opening Sheryll thanked the Primary Care Trust for their commitment to Saltash. She also welcomed the location of the Dentist to encourage more people to use the town centre and the fact the dentist was opening outside normal business hours for the convenience of working patients.
After the opening Sheryll said, “I am very pleased that Saltash has a new NHS dentist but unfortunately demand is already outstripping supply. I look at this as a promising first step in improving dentistry in South East Cornwall but will continue to campaign for sufficient services in this essential field.”
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For further information please contact Sheryll Murray’s office on 01579 344428