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Dental waiting list increases to 4,268

Longest wait currently almost 190 weeks

The number of Manx residents waiting to go on an NHS dentist's list has increased to more than 4,200.

Figures published by Manx Care show 198 patients were added to the dental allocation list in September, while none were assigned to a dental practice.

The data revealed some patients have been waiting almost 190 weeks.

Manx Care says discussions are ongoing with the Department of Health and Social Care in relation to dental services.

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