Harley House Dental Practice are pleased to offer a full range of NHS Dental Services (subject to capacity) to our patients. This covers treatments that are clinically necessary to maintain healthy teeth and gums, including fillings, crowns, dentures and root canal treatment.
NHS Patients please Note:
Our NHS appointments are subject to limited capacity. If you are a patient that has not been to our practice for 2 years or more you will be automatically removed from our NHS list and will need to re-register in accordance with NHS guidelines in keeping our list current and up to date.
We currently operate an NHS waiting list.
We also run a strict “Did not attend” and “Late cancellation policy” – Meaning if you fail to attend 2 appointments or late cancel 2 appointments you will automatically be deregistered from the NHS list.
Late cancellation is when you do not give 24 hours’ notice that you will not be attending your appointment.
This is to ensure that we have the capacity to see as many patients under the NHS as possible within our limited capacity.
Please respect our rules as the NHS is a very limited service.NHS dental charges
NHS fees are based on a system of bands, so you pay for treatment according to which band of treatment is required.
| Band | Cost |
|---|---|
| Band 1: Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a scale and polish and planning for further treatment. | £26.80 |
| Band 2: Covers all treatment covered by Band 1, plus additional treatment, such as fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth (extractions). | £73.50 |
| Band 3: Covers all treatment covered by Bands 1 and 2, plus more complex procedures, such as crowns, dentures and bridges. | £319.10 |
| Emergency: This covers emergency care in a primary care NHS dental practice such as pain relief or a temporary filling. | £26.80 |
Who is entitled to free NHS dental treatment in England?
You don't have to pay for NHS dental treatment if you're:
- Under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
- Pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months
- Being treated in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist (but you may have to pay for any dentures or bridges)
- Receiving low income benefits, or you're under 20 and a dependant of someone receiving low income benefits
Low income benefits
You're entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you or your spouse (including civil partner) receive:
- Income Support
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit (in certain circumstances)
Certificates to help with health costs
You can receive free NHS dental treatment if you're entitled to or named on:
- A valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
- A valid HC2 certificate – which is available for people on a low income
People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help.
You'll be asked to show your dentist written proof that you don't have to pay for all or part of your NHS treatment at every visit. You'll also be asked to sign a form to confirm that you don't have to pay and if incorrect or invalid information is supplied to the practice we cannot be held responsible for any fines to you from the NHS.
Further information can be found here.
NHS Dental Emergencies
If you require urgent dental treatment contact the practice as soon as possible. You will be charged the emergency fee of £26.80. If you're entitled to free NHS dental care, you should be able to claim back the cost of any treatment.
If you're asked to come back for further treatment, this will be considered to be a separate course of non-urgent treatment and you will be expected to pay the relevant charge for the new course of treatment.
