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Devon NHS dentist to pilot new ‘quality’ scheme

admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:49:46 +0000

An NHS dentist from Devon is to take part in a pilot scheme which will see him paid for the quality of his work – rather than the quantity.

Are NHS dentists yanking out teeth just to save cash?

admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:35:18 +0000

When Kate Reeve went to her NHS dentist with a problem tooth two years ago, she was told the only option was to have it removed.

Don’t let dental bills give you a toothache

admin — Sun, 08 May 2011 20:53:42 +0000

As the cost of NHS treatment rises, insurance cover and dental plans could be the way to protect your oral health.

Four in ten people cannot afford the dentist

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:30:57 +0000

Increased NHS charges and the rising cost of living have forced almost 40pc of people to skip routine visits to the dentist, according to new research.

Patients putting off dental treatment because of the cost

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:50:07 +0000

ONE in five people are delaying having dental work carried out because of the cost of treatment.

Does your dentist make you visit too often? Chief dental officer sends reminder of ‘appropriate recall intervals’ for check-ups

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:17:52 +0000

Dentists are advising patients to come back for check-ups far more often than they need to, the Government has warned.

Final call for NHS Direct’s national service

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:00:25 +0000

The government will replace NHS Direct’s national 0845 service with locally commissioned 111 services in two years’ time. How does the organisation plan to evolve?

One in five delays dental treatment because of cost

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:10:58 +0000

One in five patients has put off dental treatment because of the cost, official figures show.

Cost ‘puts off some going to the dentist’

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:08:33 +0000

The cost of NHS dentistry is prompting some patients to delay treatment or opt for cheaper care, a survey suggests.

Prescription charges to increase by 20p in England

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:55:21 +0000

The cost of prescriptions in England will rise by 20p to £7.40 per item from 1 April, the government has announced.