How do I find a NHS dentist?

How do I find a NHS dentist?

The service finder on the NHS website enables you to find local NHS services, including dentists. You will need to contact the dental practice directly and check whether they are currently accepting NHS patients.

How long is the waiting list for NHS dentist?

The maximum waiting time for non-urgent, consultant-led treatments is 18 weeks from the day your appointment is booked through the NHS e-Referral Service, or when the hospital or service receives your referral letter. However, your right to an 18-week waiting time does not apply if: you choose to wait longer.

Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist?

Dentists attribute closures and service changes to problems with recruitment and increased running costs. They say the money they receive from the NHS, and the contract requirements (including financial penalties), make it impossible to provide dental provision in a financially viable way.

Can an NHS dentist take you off their list?

Due to the high number of people wishing to receive NHS dental treatment and the very long waiting lists, your dental practice has no choice but to remove patients who have not attended for two years or more from the NHS list.

What do I do if I can’t find an NHS dentist?

If after contacting several dental practices you still can’t find a dentist accepting NHS patients, you should call NHS England’s Customer Contact Centre on 0300 311 2233.

Can I switch dentists in the middle of a procedure?

You can be unhappy and end up switching dentists mid-treatment and yes, you can switch dentists in the middle of a procedure. You can do whatever you’d like with your health.

Will A&E remove a tooth?

The Local Hospital A&E will typically not conduct an Emergency Tooth Extraction or place any permanent Dental Fillings. They will only put in temporary fillings if it is as a result of Trauma, not due to Tooth Decay and for most minor cases the Dental Patient will be turned away with Painkillers.