General Discussion

Our Dentist has recently informed us that they are now going private. We had the option to join a dentist plan or to look elsewhere for another dentist, which is easier said than done after ringing around all the local dentists in the district I have been unable to find an NHS one!

If my husband or ne don't join this plan (jointly £35.00 per month) then our children will no longer be entitled to free dental care. What do we pay our National insurance for?

I would appreciate any views you may have on this or perhaps if anyone knows of a NHS dentist who are still taking on new customers?

Searching the NHS website I found that a few Exeter Dentists are still dealing with NHS patients. (I found none locally)

I had the same same problem, was told it was Denplan or nothing. I asked if I could be a private patient, and they said no, as people that pay privatly dont turn up for their appointments !!! Maybe they should have an, if you dont turn up you still pay system ?

the dentist on queen street (dr carr) is nhs, they often let new people on their books, its brilliant-only about a fiver for a check up -magic!

Since when? Its well known that there are no NHS dentists in Dawlish.

Yes the dentist on Queen street does except NHS, be prepared for a wait though, I had to wait six months when they first opened for a appointment but, it was worth it as they are very good there.
P.S They have been open for about 2 years and occasionally take on new patients (NHS) if you just called in then you would have known