
Why Integrated On-Site Dental Care Is Now a Regulatory and Clinical Necessity
Oral health is now a core safety, quality, and compliance issue in UK care homes. NICE NG48 and the CQC’s Single Assessment Framework require structured assessment, daily care, timely dental access, and auditable records, yet many homes struggle due to fragmented services, workforce pressures, and poor digital systems.
In response, 2U Dental is launching a dedicated UK mobile dental service for private care homes, designed to address these systemic gaps. This report outlines the 21st-century mobile dentistry model underpinning the service.
