Important news for Children's NHS Dentistry

As you may be aware, some major changes to NHS Dentistry are due to be implemented in April 2006. This will affect all NHS dental practices in England.

We have offered NHS Dental care to under 18's at this practice for 15 years.

Since the publication of the draft NHS contract in September 2005, we have done our utmost to secure a favourable solution for our under-18 patients. With the support of over 100 dentists, representing approximately 80,000 patients in the locality, we have had thorough consultations with the Chief Dental Officer from the Department of Health, South Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust and local MP's. Unfortunately, a satisfactory NHS contract could not be secured.

This means that after 1st April 2006 we will no longer be able to offer NHS dental treatment to patients under 18 years of age.

Our younger patients are important to us and we wish to continue offering a very high standard of care. We have specifically designed a private Dental Plan that will offer services over and above those previously granted by the NHS, at a very reasonable rate. Please see our 'Check the Costs' section for more details.