Posts Tagged ‘Office of Fair Trading’
Hygienists Join Forces to Campaign for Greater Involvement in Dental Access
Dental hygienists and therapists have joined forces to launch a new group to campaign for greater involvement in the future of dental access for patients. The Direct Access Action Group is planning to encourage other hygienists and dental therapists to support the campaign, which is focused on enabling hygienists to access patients directly. The Office […]
Brits Looking Abroad for Dental Deals
As a growing number of British people put off dental treatment due to the cost, dental tourism is becoming increasingly popular. Dental tourism involves travelling abroad for treatment and is so popular because prices abroad can be up to 70% lower than prices in the UK and there are often no waiting lists. Research has […]
Office of Fair Trading Investigates Dental Charges
The Office of Fair Trading has launched an investigation into dental charges. The investigation will examine NHS and private dental charges across the UK and other factors, including the choice of dentist, the dental services available, the ease of changing dentist and methods of payment, will all be put under the spotlight. The OFT plans […]
Dental Chains Adress OFT Concerns
Two dental chains have confirmed that they will sell practices and terminate NHS contracts in order to address concerns raised by the Office of Fair Trading. The OFT raised concerns about a proposed merger between Bolton-based firm, Integrated Dental Holdings and Surrey firm, Associated Dental Practices on the basis that it may lead to a […]
