How will dental surgery services be commissioned in the future

While most secondary care services will be commissioned by GP-led clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), the majority of primary care services – including all primary and secondary care dental services – will be the responsibility of the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB). This was first established in shadow form in April 2012, following the passage of the Health and Social Care Act. The Act brings with it a number of new organisations, and several new acronyms to learn.