A Dentist Shortage in Britain

This is just about the last thing the British need - a dentist shortage. According to the NY Times, people are having real problems keeping their teeth healthy:

it is due in large part to the deficiencies in Britain's state-financed dental service, which, stretched beyond its limit, no longer serves everyone and no longer even pretends to try.

We've been down this road before; socialized medicine ultimately leads to shortages, long lines and substandard care. Other than that, it sounds great - sign me up.