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Date Added: Sunday 29th June 2008

"I read here From Dentists and patients pros and cons. My experience is this ,I came out of the army with excellent teeth 15 years ago since then it took me 4 years to get adentist on the NHS and since being with NHS dentist have had no end of problems .
The first dentist did all my teeth totaling well over £1000. 6 months later all she did went yellowy orange and I was told there was a problem with the filling material and to go back.
When I tried the practice had been taken over and the dentist concerned had been asked to leave !. Re qouted another £1000+ Couldnt afford it.
Found another NHS dentist and had everything put right bit cheaper, but now all that he has done is breaking up. Dosent give you much faith in british dentistry.
Went to America to visit friends, tooth broke in half, went to their dentish and was asked if the dentists and students of that practice could come and look at my teeth much to all there amusment and THIS IS BRITISH DENTISTRY. Outcome of the visit cheaper than here!!! and while the tooth is still in place 2 other teeth done by a local dentist(one a front tooth) have fallen to bits. I do not have much faith in our dentists "

stanir

Date Added: Wednesday 30th January 2008

"Henry, Yes I understand your point and this is one ofthe problems with statistics in that they can be misleading as to the, ahem, 'root' cause of the change. "

Admin

Date Added: Wednesday 23rd January 2008

"After doing a 4 year degree course in Dental Technology and working in the profession for many years specialising in denture work, my opinion of dentists and there ethics is very low. Not all dentists of course but unfortunately in my experience the majority I have worked with are interested only in the money and as the average patient knows little or nothing about treatment options, they never ask the right questions. When dentures are needed, a dentist will take your impression and send it to a dental laboratory where it is made, returned to the dentist and he simply puts it in your mouth and charges you anywhere from £700 to £2000 if private. A laboratory will charge the dentist up to £300 for a private denture or between £50-£100 for an NHS denture. What has shocked me most over the years is how often patients paying top prices for private dentures are instead given the cheapest set available to the dentist and patients are none the wiser. My advice is never have expensive dental treatment without getting a second and even third opinion and question your dentist where his dentures come from. You would be suprised how many dentists now send their impressions to China, India and even Cambodia where their greatest cost is simply postage in which case whatever is going into your mouth does'nt pass any of the health and safety standards or quality checks required here and frankly can be potentially dangerous with none of the savings passed on to the patient. "

Steve

Date Added: Monday 21st January 2008

"As a dentist who has worked and committed himself to general NHS practice primarily for 35 years I would like to question your assumptions. When we were in the NHS, before the new contract came in in April 2006, I offered everything that was available on the NHS. I avoided letting the cost influenced by promotion. Having come out of the NHS, I am now doing the routine fillings privately. So now both examination and scaling and routine fillings are carried out privately. Therefore the cost of treatment is reducing because I am do more cheaper item is on the private system and nothing on the NHS. Please would you let me know if you understand my point my e-mail address is not available because I do not necessarily trust your website. Sorry!"

Henry Fardell

Date Added: Monday 21st January 2008

"As a dentist, I smile when comments are made that dentists all charge differing prices for their services. If ever dentist charged the same fees, we would be accused of price fixing! No-one accuses car makers of having different prices. If we go to buy a quality brand of car, we know it will be priced more highly than lower quality cars. But the low quality car will still get you from A to B, and have a solid warranty. There are other factors which influence people's choice apart from price. And dentistry is a very personal service, some patients also want to know and like their dentist. Trust is paramount. "

Dentist in Manchester

Date Added: Monday 21st January 2008

"You have to remember the ever increasing costs the dentist has to meet. It's not usually a good idea to go for the cheapest option if you want the best service."

M lindsay