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NHS dentistry in England: information for patients

This leaflet provides information to patients about NHS dentistry in England, including details about the new NHS dental charges which come into effect on April 1 2007. It also has full details about who is exempt from paying NHS dental charges. Other topics covered include what to expect from your dentist, treatment plans, specialist treatment, private treatment, making a complaint and how to find an NHS dentist. There is also a section about further sources of information with full contact details. This leaflet supersedes 272054/What you need to know about changes to NHS Dentistry in England.

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