23 June 2009
Review of NHS Dentistry by the Department of Health
According to the Department of Health the 2006 dental contract, which has been widely criticised is to be replaced.
A new system will be piloted in the autumn in selected dental practices. The existing 3 bands will be divided up into considerably more (between 5 and 12 [...]
3 February 2009
If you are lucky enough to be able to get an NHS dentist, there are 3 bands for NHS dental treatment.
Band 1
£16.20 – examination, check up, diagnosis of problem, scale and polish, x-rays, advice and discussion regarding further treatment.
Band 2
£44.60 – all treatment in Band 1 plus fillings, root canal treatment, extractions
Band 3
£198 – all [...]