Changing dentists etiquette

dubb

I'm just looking some info on this, I'm moving dentist soon and wondering what the etiquette was?

Do I need to inform my previous dentist or anything?

Toothsmith

You don't HAVE to - but if you've been going a while, and got on well with him/her - it would probably be nice to.

Obviously - if you have any future appointments, you would need to cancel them.

oldhand

Daughter and her family recently changed dentists as her previous one left both her children (and her husband) dreading a visit.It was just a case of finding a new dentist willing to accept them which in their case was easy as a new practice had opened in their town.No need to inform old dentist.just produce your medical card.

Joanygq

Nope no need. I thought they'd send off your previous files etc but they don't.

I changed when moving and all they needed was my medical card no which you can get from your Dr if needed.

Then just call your old dentist and tell them you no longer need them.

dubb

Thanks for the replies people, I just wanted to test the water and see what other people are doing.