NHS DENTISTS: I am writing regarding E Addis's letter dated February 20.

NHS Stoke-on-Trent is committed to ensuring local people have access to local NHS dental services.

There are currently a number of practices taking on new NHS patients across Stoke-on-Trent.

In addition, the PCT has secured additional dental services which will start to become available over the next few months in Shelton, Tunstall and Hanley, and we will also be going out to tender for further new services in the spring.

There is also a Dental Advice Line available, which readers can call on 01782 425846. It provides details of dentists taking on new NHS patients in the area.

KATE TAYLOR-WEETMAN

Consultant in Dental Public Health,

Fenton