By Madeleine Brindley Health Editor PATIENTS with complex dental problems are still struggling to find an NHS dentist, despite a new deal to improve access, it was claimed yesterday.

A NEW deal for NHS dentists has failed to increase access for patients or improve services, a highly-critical report by MPs warns today.

By Colin Brown Deputy Political Editor A million fewer patients are being seen by NHS dentists, despite Tony Blair's pledge almost a decade ago of "access for all" to an NHS dentist within two years.

DOCTORS are warning of a dramatic rise in patients admitted to hospital with a potentially life-threatening dental infection.

DENTAL patients are struggling to access NHS services amid "unacceptable" variations in care and rising complaints, a report claims today. A survey of primary care trusts (PCTs) for the Patients Association found widespread problems following the introduction of a new dental contract in 2006.