Health Shield sees dental claims rise by 18%

Health Shield stated an increase in claims may be due to the growing number of people requiring urgent dental procedures after the pandemic and not being able to see a dentist more regularly in a bid to cut costs. A seperate study by health and social care service Healthwatch also revealed that despite having access to dental care via the NHS, nearly two thirds (61%) of respondents said it was too expensive. Meanwhile, over one quarter (27%) struggled to pay for treatment or had to avoid it altogether because they couldn't afford the costs.  The Healthwatch report also explored the...