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Ukrainians who have moved to the UK have highlighted the lack of dentists as among the most astonishing aspects of British life

www.theguardian.com Ukrainians in UK shocked by shortage of dentists, survey finds

Report on refugees’ experiences says some compare NHS dentistry provision negatively with that in their home country

Ukrainians in UK shocked by shortage of dentists, survey finds

One woman in her 30s, Boyka, told the researchers: “We don’t have a dentist. It’s crazy. For us, it’s, like, impossible! In Ukraine the dentist industry is huge, you know, everywhere, and because it’s everywhere you just go and it’s like £10, £8, and you can clean it, whiten it like [a] Hollywood smile!

Some British families who have taken in Ukrainian refugees have noted that their guests organise dental appointments during their visits home.

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