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White fillings on NHS
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It's only against the rules if he charges you a private fee, AND claims it on the NHS.
But there's not really any way of you finding out what he's claimed on the NHS form.
It's quite OK for him to do an NHS exam, charge the NHS fee for that and replace the filling privately with a private fee.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 -
Toothsmith wrote: »It's quite OK for him to do an NHS exam, charge the NHS fee or that and replace the filling privately with a private fee.
Maybe that's what he is doing. I paid about £80 for the last one.0 -
That sounds like a private charge - so I would guess that's kosher.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 -
My NHS dentist has done this for me. Every time a filling needs changing, I have it replaced with a white filling. He charges the NHS fee for the work and extra for the white filling.
My S-I-L has had loads of white fillings on the same basis. She is always very happy and says her dentist is excellent.0
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