DEAR EDITOR - From today, I join the growing list of people without a dentist as the new contracts for dentists comes into force and my ex-practice is no longer keeping NHS patients for treatment.

In no way do I lay blame on those dentists who are opting out. It is the government policies which, like the uncertainty of Withybush Hospital, deprive people of the services we need.

Tim Mcmahon Military Road, Pennar, Pembroke Dock.