£4.1M investment is bringing a world-class dental training clinic to Barking!

🚨 Big news for Barking & Dagenham: a £4.1M investment is bringing a world-class dental training clinic to Barking!

In a groundbreaking partnership between Barking & Dagenham Council and Queen Mary University of London, this new academic dental centre will:

• Train 130 dental students annually
• Provide NHS care to 5,000+ patients a year
• Create 44 local jobs
• Drive research and community-led health innovation

With 3,500 NHS dentist vacancies nationwide and local stats showing 65% of young children and 80% of young adults are without NHS dental access – this initiative is a game-changer.

Opening in September 2026, the centre will be a beacon of regeneration, health equity, and opportunity.

This is more than a clinic. It’s a commitment to healthier futures, stronger communities, and a new model of care.