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Private dental costs
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Can a private dentist charge what they like or is there a scale like the NHS costs?
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They can charge what they like - but bear in mind they need enough people around them willing to pay those charges in order for the practice to remain viable!
The dentist should also be open about their fees and fee structure. A patient should be fully aware of all costs (And potential extra costs) as part of the process of consent.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 -
Agree with previous answer. In addition, many private practices have the NHS scheme for certain people - you will need to discuss it with yours as T&C differ, for example, mine accept some NHS patients but there are rules and restrictions, unfortunately. Just talk to them.0
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Thank you both.
I don't need/want anything done at the moment but may do in the future.0 -
Toothsmith wrote: »They can charge what they like - but bear in mind they need enough people around them willing to pay those charges in order for the practice to remain viable!
The dentist should also be open about their fees and fee structure. A patient should be fully aware of all costs (And potential extra costs) as part of the process of consent.
When does the process of consent begin? Thats not as daft a question as it sounds ( I hope
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Agree with previous answer. In addition, many private practices have the NHS scheme for certain people - you will need to discuss it with yours as T&C differ, for example, mine accept some NHS patients but there are rules and restrictions, unfortunately. Just talk to them.
What are the restrictions? Or do you mean for the type of work they will undertake on a patient, eg, checks, scale n polish, fillings and crowns under NHS but cosmetic stuff is always private?0 -
When does the process of consent begin? Thats not as daft a question as it sounds ( I hope )
No - it isn't!
The dentist shouldn't even look in the patient's mouth without consent.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
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