My dentist struck me off his register because I had not visited for more than 6 months. I have been with this dentist for years and I was not aware that I needed to visit just to stay on the register. The practice provided me with a list of other dentists in my area and the dentist kept my child on register. Is this usual.
2007-03-26 03:56:48 · 16 answers · asked by blue3gem 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Yeah its happening all over the country at the moment, due to the shortage of NHS Dentists.
2007-03-26 04:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been with my dentist for over 15 years,and when I could not go for an appointment I rang and explained,I was told if I did not make another appointment over the phone I also would have to find another dentist.
The year before my appointment was cancelled THREE times by the dentist as he was going on holiday and having some probs with his children therefore, I did not see a dentist for over 18 months,but that was ok !!!!!!. after all I was not cancelling, he was.................
I have just heard all appointment have been cancelled until after April as his quota on the NHS have been filled.
My dentist sees approx 50-60 patients a day and luckily I have a national health dentist and my appointment is not till June,and so long as I go every 6 months I should be ok.
Keep fingers and toes crossed, and yet when I asked if he could take my son-in-law on as a patient I was told if there is a free space it would be ok, and guess what????????? there was.
Your child should be fine, it seems this does not affect children.
Anyway,good luck and I hope you find a decent dentist soon
2007-03-27 03:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the norm I'm afraid, in April 06 Nhs dentistry under went a total shake up in the UK and Registration was abolished to a certain degree!
When registration was still in force it was recommended that you visit the dentist every 6 months to keep your registration up to date, the registration period was 15 months, registration now a days is only for a limited period of 2 months, and if you dont visit the dentist within this time period your registration expires and the dentist is no longer obliged to see you.
Check up's are now down to once a year instead of 6 months and sadly it's down to each individual dentist if they keep you on their books or not.
Try pandering to his/her better nature and if that fails get in contact with your local Primary Care Trust who should be able to help find another dentist in your area!
Good Luck
2007-03-26 07:19:53 · answer #3 · answered by The Original Highbury Gal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can take you off there list if you do not keep up with 6 monthly check ups.
If it is an NHS dentist then you have to go back with in 18months.
But private practice can decided if and when they get rid of you.
2007-03-26 05:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by sassym 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as of April last year dentistry changed, they can no longer charge u a DNA (did not attend) fee. i work at a practice in Birmingham and we aren't allowed to turn anyone away. no matter how long its been since they last visited.
you ain't really registered with a certain dentist anymore has there is no such thing has registration! u can visit any dentist and request to sit and wait. or take there out of hours emergency number and visit there.
hope this has helped you out
2007-03-29 02:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. NHS dentists are so much in demand now that they will remove you from the register if you dont visit regularly to make room for new patients.
2007-03-26 23:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the practice manager and explain the situation to him/her. I know for GP surgeries is is the local PCT that clean the lists of patients as they do not want to pay for patients no longer receiving treatment. If this is the case with your dentist they may be happy to reinstate you particularly as your daughter is still registered there.
2007-03-26 04:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likey as their are others waiting to go on a list for the dentist. If you can't be borthered to go, than why should you stay on their book, when others may want to join that practice.
2007-03-26 06:22:53 · answer #8 · answered by aryen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of that one before but can I have your place at the dentist. I have been waiting for an NHS one to be free nearby!
2007-03-26 03:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has been the practise for years mate!! Since NHS dentists became thin on the ground in fact.
2007-03-26 04:09:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋