Posts Tagged ‘Office of Fair Trading’
Dentists Hit Back Against Claims Of Malpractice
Dentists have hit back against claims of malpractice with the publication of the results of a survey, which suggest that four out of five patients are happy with their dentist. In May this year the Office of Fair Trading called for an urgent investigation into dental prices after hundreds of dentists were accused of misleading […]
Dental Bills Soar In London
New figures suggest a significant increase in the cost of private dental care in London. Figures suggest that patients in North London have experienced a 20 per cent increase in the cost of a dental check-up over the course of the last 12 months, while those wanting a new crown in Central London can now […]
Dental Chain Pledges Transparency Following OFT Investigation
One of Britain’s leading dental chains has pledged to make the pricing system clearer in light of an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading. Integrated Dental Holdings, one of the UK’s largest chains, will take steps to make charges and fees clearer for patients after an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading revealed […]
South Tanet MP Calls For NHS Cover Following Dental Surgery Closures
South Tanet MP, Laura Sandys has called for the government to ensure that there is suitable NHS cover for dental patients in the area following the closure of two surgeries; two practices were closed following investigations by the Office of Fair Trading. Laura Sandys said that although the closure of the surgeries was nothing to […]
GDC Emphasizes Effective Communication and Safe Direst Access Practice
In light of the recent Office of Fair Trading (OFT) report into dentistry, the General Dental Council (GDC) emphasizes that dentists practise effective communication and compliant direct access. GDC Chair, Kevin O’Brien, draws on GDC research and professional experience as a clinician to recommend that dentists be clear and consistent in the communication with patients, […]
OFT Report Highlights Need For Dental Compliance In Patient Consent Process
A recent Office of Fair Trading (OFT) report emphasizes the need for dentists to accurately identify patient treatment options. The report looked at personalised care plans, including projected costs, as part of the consent to treatment process. Care Quality Commission (CQC) provides guidance on essentials of quality and safety for achieving patient outcomes and following […]
Ramsgate Dental Patients Facing Lengthy Trip for NHS
Around 3,000 dental patients in Ramsgate are facing lengthy trips to see an NHS dentist following a merger between two dental companies. The merger between Integrated Dental Holdings and Associated Dental Practices has left 3,000 people with no NHS dentist. Patients of the Ramsgate Dental Practice were sent a letter at the end of last […]
Conservative Peer Calls for Dental Fees to be Published Online
Conservative peer Baroness Gardner, a member of the House of Lords, has called for dental costs to be published online to enable patients to check the cost of their treatment before they visit their dental practice. Baroness Gardner said that the system would clear up problems associated with a lack of clarity surrounding dental fees. […]
Dentists Respond to OFT Accusations
The British Dental Association has hit back at accusations from the Office of Fair Trading following an investigation, which concluded that dentists are misleading patients over the cost of dental treatment and entitlement to NHS care. The report called for “major changes” to the current dental contract and also suggested clearer pricing and a simpler […]
Dentists Accused of Misleading NHS Patients
An investigation carried out by the Office of Fair Trading has concluded that some dentists could be misleading NHS dental patients by failing to inform them about entitlement to NHS care and therefore encouraging them to opt for private treatment instead. According to the investigation, around 500,000 patients may have been forced to pay for […]
