Information & advice

For a number of years, adults in certain parts of the country have had difficulty finding a local dentist registering new NHS adult patients.

In response, the Government introduced a number of initiatives to improve access to NHS treatment, including opening 50 dental access centres across the country.

This factsheet mainly looks at NHS treatment, but includes a section on private dental care.

For those seeking NHS treatment, it includes information on:

• Finding a dentist
• Intervals between check-ups
• Urgent and out-of-hours care
• Accessing treatment if your health makes it difficult to visit a dentist
• Charging for treatment   
• Help with the cost of treatment if you are on a low income
• Resolving problems and making a complaint
• Taking care of your teeth and gums

The section on private treatment includes details of the General Dental Council’s complaints scheme.

Further information

For further information, please download our fact sheet at the top right hand corner of this screen.