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Dental charges
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The thing is,I go there every 6 months and he just looks at my teeth, says they are OK and charges me £16.20.
Maybe if he had given them a scale and polish each time (included in band 1) then I wouldn't have developed this problem.
I find it odd that 6 months ago I didn't have gum disease but now I have it, and I haven't been doing anything differently in the meantime.0 -
The thing is,I go there every 6 months and he just looks at my teeth, says they are OK and charges me £16.20.
Maybe if he had given them a scale and polish each time (included in band 1) then I wouldn't have developed this problem.
I find it odd that 6 months ago I didn't have gum disease but now I have it, and I haven't been doing anything differently in the meantime.
Very good point.
Little and often with the clean ups is much better than big hits when things get bad.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
contact your PCT's PALS team"This is a forum - not a support group. We do not "owe" anyone unconditional acceptance of their opinions."0
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LondonDiva wrote: »contact your PCT's PALS team
i dont think thats needed when she hasnt even registered a compaint at the practice0 -
PALS are not the formal complaints process. They are for resolving issues quickly & informally & a patient can complain if they remain unhappy.
From a PCT point of view, they are a way of gently reminding practioners of their obligations & getting feedback on what's happening in the community without having to wait until things get so bad people complain.
For patients,they can get things sorted knowing that the PCT will be logging all contacts about a practice and they don't have to complain to get help sorting an issue or an explanation if what happened was right."This is a forum - not a support group. We do not "owe" anyone unconditional acceptance of their opinions."0 -
What is PALS and how can I contact them? I am in Bristol. Will my dentist know it's me? I don't want to get struck off, or "accidentally" jabbed with the thing when he is doing my teeth.
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PALS = Patient Arbitration and Liason Service.
Contact them through your local PCT. Dentist needn't know it's you who got in touch with them unless you want him to.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
"This is a forum - not a support group. We do not "owe" anyone unconditional acceptance of their opinions."0
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I've an appointment with our dentist next Tuesday for an emergency filling. I know that sooner or later the tooth will have to come out and be added to my denture.
What is worrying me now is that this morning, I heard that our dentist (the only one in a small market town) has put his practise up for sale. A company is interested, providing they can get NHS funding. If they can't, our dentist will continue but treatment will be 'private' which leaves me wondering how the charges will compare with NHS charges.
Is there a standard list of charges for private treatment ?Mary
I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
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I've an appointment with our dentist next Tuesday for an emergency filling. I know that sooner or later the tooth will have to come out and be added to my denture.
What is worrying me now is that this morning, I heard that our dentist (the only one in a small market town) has put his practise up for sale. A company is interested, providing they can get NHS funding. If they can't, our dentist will continue but treatment will be 'private' which leaves me wondering how the charges will compare with NHS charges.
Is there a standard list of charges for private treatment ?
not really only your dentist can tell you how much his private treatment will be. if its private they can charge what they like0
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