Contemporary issues in the provision of Restorative Dentistry

At the current time there are many challenges associated with managing the need for restorative dentistry at all levels within the NHS. This is a multifactorial problem from training, funding, increased need, and societal perception of health. There are also health care inequalities that need to be addressed especially when considering differences in economic and political elements in different areas of the UK. This paper attempts to review the challenges within the UK when providing restorative dentistry at different levels.