For many individuals across Wales, waiting for the chance to register with an NHS dentist has become a frustrating long wait. With increasing NHS waiting lists, limited appointment availability, and significant reform impending, thousands of patients are at extreme risk of losing access to affordable dental care. At KAA Dental, we believe no one should have to choose between their health and their wallet. That’s why we created KAA Dent Prime, a new kind of dental membership built for people just like you. In this blog, we’ll explain: What’s changing with NHS dental care in Wales Why so many people are being deregistered What KAA Dent Prime offers And why you must act now before it’s too late The NHS Dental Crisis Is Getting Worse Right now, registering with an NHS dentist in Wales is no longer as simple as calling a practice. You must now go through the Dental Access Portal (DAP), a system where you enter your details and wait to be matched with a practice near your postcode. But here’s the catch: Thousands of patients are on this waiting list Some have been waiting for over 2–3 years Many are in pain, have serious dental issues, and still have no access to a dentist Upcoming NHS Changes Will Leave Even More People Without a Dentist Two major policy changes are about to make this crisis even worse: From April 2026: NHS dental patients will be restricted to one appointment per year, no matter their condition or pain level. From April 2026: Wales is moving to a new Contract Reform system. If your first NHS dental visit at your current practice was more than 4 years before April 2026, you’ll be deregistered. Only patients with a first visit within those 4 years will remain as “historic patients” and stay registered. That means even patients who have been loyal for years may soon be left with no NHS dentist at all, without even realising it. The Cost of Waiting We often meet patients who waited too long, either on the NHS list or avoiding private treatment due to high costs. Unfortunately, the consequences are painful and expensive: Severe tooth decay Tooth loss Gum disease Low confidence and self-esteem And expensive treatments like implants, bridges, or full dentures By the time they seek help, the costs can run into thousands of pounds and sadly, not everyone can afford to get their smile back. What Is KAA Dent Prime? KAA Dent Prime is our exclusive dental membership designed for people who: Are stuck on the NHS waiting list Are about to be deregistered under new NHS rules Need affordable, ongoing dental care Want multiple appointments, not just one per year

Here’s what you get for just £99/year: Instant registration – skip the DAP waiting list Multiple appointments per year – not limited to just one Low-cost, NHS-style treatment fees Private-level care with personal attention Priority access to our team Long-term dental health planning We created KAA Dent Prime to protect your dental health, restore your confidence, and give you a clear path forward, all at a price that makes sense. Read more: https://kaadentals.co.uk/blogs/future-of-dentistry-in-wales-take-charge-of-your-oral-health/. #emergencydentistbargoed #emergencydentistcaerphilly #Emergencydentistpontyridd #EmergencydentistRhymney #Emergencydentisttredegar #Emergencydentistabergabergavenny #Emergencydentistcardiff