NHS Treatment
The role of the Dental Therapist here at
JEM Dental Care
We introduced the services of a Dental Therapist to our practice in July 2007 and have received excellent feedback from our patients. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our Therapists and the services they can provide.
We have two Therapists on the team:
Michelle Phillips, and Janet Mwanje our own Hygieinst of 18 years.
Our Therapists are here Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays for your convenience.
Therapists are dental care professionals who carry out a range of procedures including fillings, fissure sealants, scaling & polishes; & extractions for children. They are fully qualified and, like dentists, are registered with the General Dental Council.
We have developed this role to assist us in meeting the NHS targets imposed on us. The therapist will carry out more straightforward procedures leaving more time for your dentist to concentrate on more complex cases.
Appointments can only be arranged on referral from your dentist and your dentist will discuss this option with you at your examination appointment.
If you have queries on this role please feel free to speak with Jane and the dentists, Liz or any team member who will be happy to answer any of your questions.
We welcome feedback on this NHS service.
The provision of NHS dentistry has changed. From the 1st of April 2006 the following changes came into effect:
NHS patients are no longer registered directly with practices. However, here at jemdentalcare we continue to provide NHS care for our regular NHS patients. Patients can register with the practice directly as a private patient.
There is now a four tier charging system for NHS patients which fees were increased on the 1st of April 2008:
- £16.50 – Urgent appointment, unless for a prescription only
- £16.50 - this covers a basic examination, diagnosis and preventative care. X-rays, scale and polish
- £45.60 - this includes the above plus basic treatments such as fillings or extractions.
- £198.00 - this includes the above plus more comprehensive procedures such as a crown or dentures.
Our contract with the local primary care trust (pct) is based upon the units of dental care we provide. Each dental practice has a maximum number of units of dental care that will be funded by the NHS.
At the same time, the national Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has also introduced guidelines on how often you need to see your dentist. Our responsibility is to recommend a date based on your need.
Free treatment will continue to be available:
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