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  • How do I complain about my dental treatment?

    If you wish to complain about the care or service provided by your dentist or dental surgery, contact the person responsible for the practice complaints procedure. Your dentist will try to resolve your complaint.

  • How can I access an NHS dentist in an emergency or out of hours?

    If you have a regular NHS dentist and need urgent or out-of-hours treatment, contact your dentist for advice. If you do not have a regular NHS dentist, contact NHS 111.

  • Get help with dental costs

    Find out when patients are entitled to free NHS dental care. NHS dental charges depend on the treatment you need to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy.

  • Dental treatment for people with special needs

    Advice for people with special needs on getting dental treatment.

  • Dental treatments

    Find out about dental treatments, including crowns, bridges, root canals, fillings, veneers, teeth whitening, implants and false teeth.

  • Dental check-ups

    Find out about dental check-ups, including why they're important, what happens during a check-up and how often you should visit the dentist.

  • When you need to pay towards NHS care

    Most patients are required to make a payment towards the cost of their prescriptions, dental care, eye care, and wigs and fabric supports.

  • Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)

    If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).

  • A guide to NHS services

    Find information about NHS services and how they can help the armed forces community, including GP surgeries, dental care and waiting lists

  • Children's teeth

    Find out how to look after children's teeth, including advice on brushing, toothpaste, establishing a routine and taking a child to the dentist for the first time.