Can I change dentists mid treatment?

Can I change dentists mid treatment?

Changing dentist mid-treatment This should be possible if you can find another dental practice that can take you on as a patient straight away. Your new dentist can request your dental records from your previous dentist and pick up your care from that point onwards.

Can an NHS dentist refuse to treat you?

Your NHS dentist is not allowed to refuse you treatment that is available on the NHS and then offer it to you privately instead.

Can dentist take you off their list?

Patients are being struck off by NHS dentists for failing to attend just one check-up, an investigation has found. … Some NHS dental practices have waiting lists of two years which is leading to many patients giving up and paying hundreds for private treatment.

Do I have to change dentist if I move house?

Yes. Dentists operate differently from doctors and therefore do not have specific 'catchment' areas. If you are registered with a particular dentist and move out of the area, you do not need to change dentists.