New NHS Dental Patients
Whether you are new to the area or just want to change your dentist, new NHS patients are always welcome at the practice.
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NHS Dental Treatment
National Health Service (NHS) general dental treatments are available to everyone, to receive treatment you need to book an appointment with a NHS dentist. It is important to note that patients are charged according to three bands, which are national and prices are fixed by the government. Please click here for more information on costs and bands. Some people are exempt from charges, please refer to the patient leaflet at the bottom of this page for more information or click here for a list of exemptions. Please watch the NHS video to the right for more information on general NHS dental treatment. |
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How to join the practice and book your first appointment
The practice is currently accepting new NHS patients. To book your first appointment please book online or phone the practice on 01895 672 535, for opening hours CLICK HERE.
When you contact the practice, you will speak to a nurse or a receptionist, please inform them that you are interested in registering as a new NHS patient. They will then ask you for your name, contact details and date of birth plus if you have a preference, which dentist you would like to see. Once this information has been noted, they will book you your first appointment. If you do not have a preference as to which dentist you see, we are normally able to offer new patient appointments within a week. We will usually ring or text you the day before your appointment to remind you of the appointment time.
On behalf of all our staff:
Welcome to The Dental Practice Ruislip! :-)
On behalf of all our staff:
Welcome to The Dental Practice Ruislip! :-)
What to expect from your first appointment
When you arrive at the practice for your first appointment, please tell a nurse/receptionist that you have arrived, informing them that you are a new patient. They will then ask you to fill out a confidential medical history form (click here to see the form) alternatively please print the form and bring it with you. Once the form has been completed and given to your dentist, they will then carry out a full NHS check up. (Please bring a list of all current medication)
You are likely to have x-rays during your first visit. The price for your first visit will be unknown until the dentist has carried out a full NHS examination.
During your first appointment, the dentist will:
At the end of your first appointment, you will be asked to sign a NHS form, which asks whether you pay for your NHS treatment or if you are exempt. If you pay, then you will be charged the appropriate NHS dental band.
Alternatively, if you are in receipt of a state benefit which entitles you to free NHS treatment, you will be asked to show your dentist written proof that you do not have to pay for all or part of your NHS treatment. You will also be asked to sign a form to confirm that you do not have to pay. If you say you have the right to free treatment when you do not, you may incur a penalty charge.
If you have any additional questions, please click here to contact us.
When you arrive at the practice for your first appointment, please tell a nurse/receptionist that you have arrived, informing them that you are a new patient. They will then ask you to fill out a confidential medical history form (click here to see the form) alternatively please print the form and bring it with you. Once the form has been completed and given to your dentist, they will then carry out a full NHS check up. (Please bring a list of all current medication)
You are likely to have x-rays during your first visit. The price for your first visit will be unknown until the dentist has carried out a full NHS examination.
During your first appointment, the dentist will:
- carry out a full examination of your mouth, teeth and gums
- ask about your general health and any problems you have had with your teeth, mouth or gums since your last visit
- answer any questions and give advice on your general health
- ask about your teeth-cleaning habits and give you advice on the most appropriate ways to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy
- explain any risks, as well as costs, of all treatment you may need
- provide you with a written treatment plan
- discuss with you when your next visit should be
At the end of your first appointment, you will be asked to sign a NHS form, which asks whether you pay for your NHS treatment or if you are exempt. If you pay, then you will be charged the appropriate NHS dental band.
Alternatively, if you are in receipt of a state benefit which entitles you to free NHS treatment, you will be asked to show your dentist written proof that you do not have to pay for all or part of your NHS treatment. You will also be asked to sign a form to confirm that you do not have to pay. If you say you have the right to free treatment when you do not, you may incur a penalty charge.
If you have any additional questions, please click here to contact us.
Please click here for information on NHS Services For Children
Disability Access to the Practice
The practice is located on the first floor and regretfully there is no disabled/wheelchair access. Patients need to be able to walk up a single flight of stairs in order to gain access. If you are concerned with access please contact the practice on 01895 672 535.
Disclaimers
Missing appointments wastes time and valuable NHS resources. The practice policy is that if, on more than one occasion, patients cancel giving less than 24 hours’ notice or fail to attend an appointment, then we may refuse you NHS treatment. We will of course take any special circumstances into account.
Patients who are violent or abusive to practice personnel, to other patients or anyone else on the practice premises will be refused treatment and reported to the appropriate authorities.