News about Dental Charges
Will dental treatment abroad leave a smile on my face?
Dental treatment abroad usually falls into two categories. Either: Patients who plan a trip specifically for a particular procedure because the prices are cheaper than where they live. Or: People tempted to make spur of the moment decisions to undergo a procedure, because it’s an attractive idea at the time. In both cases, there can…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2024-25 up by 4%
The government increases NHS fees by 4% on 1st April, 2024 For five years, the 2015 Spending Review committed to an annual uplift to patient charges of 5%. For two years and three months, since the last increase and the end of the Spending Review, there has not been an increase in charges. It was,…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2023-2024 up by 8.5%
The government increases NHS fees increase by 8.5% on April 24th 2023 For five years, the 2015 Spending Review committed to an annual uplift to patient charges of 5%. For two years and three months, since the last increase and the end of the Spending Review, there has not been an increase in charges. But…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2020-2021 up by 5% from 14th December
From 14th December 2020, NHS fees increase by 5%. The increase comes after a freeze of NHS dental fees because of the coronavirus lockdown and closure of dental practices. “The 5% increase marks the fifth and final year of the Spending Review 2015 commitment to annually uplift dental patient charges by 5% for the duration…
Read more »Private dental costs post-coronavirus explained
The cost of the spread of coronavirus around the world has been, and still is, enormous. Here is a brief overview to explain the increases in dental fees post-coronavirus. What do our patients need to know? Understanding increased dental costs post coronavirus Since we opened in June for the phased return to work, we have prioritised…
Read more »NHS dental charges 2020-2021 on hold until October
NHS dental fees (patient charges) for 2020-2021 will be adjusted on 1st October 2020 this year. Until then, the NHS dental charges remain at the 2019-2020 rate.* Dental Treatment Band 2020-21 Charge 2019-20 Charge Increase % Band One £22.70 £22.70 nil 0% Band Two £62.10 £62.10 nil 0% Band Three £269.30 £269.30 nil 0%…
Read more »NHS dental charges for 2019-2020 increase by 5%
Dental Treatment Band 2019-20 Charge 2018-19 Charge Increase % Band One £22.70 £21.60 £1.10 5.09% Band Two £62.10 £59.10 £3.00 5.08% Band Three £269.30 £256.50 £12.80 4.99% If you would like further details about treatment under the NHS (National Health Service) please ask your dental team a question or contact the receptionist at your…
Read more »NHS dental charges from 1st April 2018 increase by 5%
NHS dental charges for 2019-2020 increase by 5% Dental Treatment Band 2018-19 Charge 2017-18 Charge Increase % Band One £21.60 £20.60 £1.00 4.85% Band Two £59.10 £56.30 £2.80 4.97% Band Three £256.50 £244.30 £10.60 5.00% If you would like further details about treatment under the NHS (National Health Service) please ask your dental…
Read more »NHS dental charges from 1st April 2017 increase by 4.5%
NHS dental charges for the year from 1st April 2017 increase by 90p, £2.40 and £10.60 to £20.60, £56.30 and £244.30 over Band 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The charges are: Treatment Band 2017-18 Charge 2016-17 Charge Increase % One £20.60 £19.70 £0.90 4.57% Two £56.30 £53.90 £2.40 4.45% Three £244.30 £233.70 £10.60 4.54% If…
Read more »NHS charges from 1st April 2016 announced
Dental charges for the year from 1st April 2016 increase by 90p, £2.60, and £11.20 to £19.70, £53.90 and £233.70 over Band 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The changes are: Treatment Band 2016-17 Charge 2015-16 Charge Increase % One £19.70 £18.80 £0.90 4.79% Two £53.90 £51.30 £2.60 5.07% Three £233.70 £222.50 £11.20 5.03% If you…
Read more »NHS charges from 1st April 2014 announced
Dental charges for the year from 1st April 2014 increase by 50p, £1.50, and £5 to £18.50, £50.50 and £219 over Band 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The changes are: Treatment Band 2014-15 Charge 2013-14 Charge Increase % One £50.50 £1.50
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