After seeing examples of the crisis in NHS dentistry on the news ie not enough dentists and people queueing for hours to register on the rare occasion that a dentist sets up practice, was wondering if you all have a dentist.

I am fortunate in that I've had the same dentisit for 25 years and visit regularly for check-ups so am on his books. I do believe that even if you are registered with a dentist but don't make a visit within a 15 month period your name will have been removed next time you go. So worth keeping those appointments.

Maybe you don't have a dentist and don't care because you don't go anyway.

I go to Occudental on Glossop Road. They do NHS and private, never had any problems getting appointments etc.

Thanks for reminding me that I need to join another dentist, knew there was something I needed to do :D

I've been with my current dentist a few years and I'm very satisfied. In the past I've had to endure shoddy workmanship from cowboy dentists and when I decided to switch (A few years ago) I had a quite a job finding a new dentist willing to accept new patients.

After numerous ringing round we (me and the partner) managed to find one over on Parson's cross.

Miles away from where I live though.

Have to keep regular appointments so we don't get off their books.

Sheffield is a lot better than Cornwall. Took me 4 years to find a NHS dentist down there.

I'm on a waiting list for one. Maybe I need to try a bit harder to find one?

Best of luck trying to get hold of any dentist on this side of Sheffield.

A relative of mine in North-East Sheffield contacted several local dentists to enquire about being taken on as a patient.

The response? All too busy to take on new patients - even the private surgeries.

In fact, I'm not even aware of any NHS dentists over here. Our existing dentist is private, but runs a NHS service - which keeps the cost of treatment down.

If anyone is stuck for a Dentist, the Dental Hospital will treat people.

The only problem is you have to let students loose on your teeth :D

Yes the dental Hospital will treat people...

Just queue up at the crack of dawn (8am onwards), then pay £87 for consultation and a further £17 for treatment...

I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12 because he'll want me to wear a brace (sp)- Not happening.

Originally posted by Abdul
Yes the dental Hospital will treat people...

Just queue up at the crack of dawn (8am onwards), then pay £87 for consultation and a further £17 for treatment...


We have never had to pay that much. :confused: I always thought it was free, except you just have to wait till ages. The partner has never mentioned paying.

After 3 years of trying to register with a dentist in the area I live, I managed to locate a dentist on Cambridge Street that is currently taking new patients.

Originally posted by Skatiechik
We have never had to pay that much. :confused:

Really? That's what I was quoted a fortnight ago!

Off topic but Dick Dastardley, you may be interested to know that Burtons have some cool looking T-shirts in with a picture of Mutley on the front.:thumbsup:

I'm in the process of joining the new dentist that's opened in victoria quays. Its not NHS, but to be honest I don't see the point in going NHS. You only save 20% which in the grand scheme of things isn't that much on things like fillings, x-rays and check ups. Also NHS hours tend to be very inconvenient. Private hours however mean you can attend evening sessions and saturdays.

When I lived in London, I joined a dentist on the NHS. When I needed treatment they wouldn't let me go after work or on a saturday as these times were for private treatment only. At the time I was a temp and didn't get paid for time off work, so it actually worked out cheaper to go privately on a saturday then go NHS during office hours!

As for the dental hospital mentioned above, are we talking Charles Clifford? I've been there before and it was all free, I didn't pay a penny.

Yes I was talking Charles Clifford. I always thought it was free as well, thats why I was confused when Abdul mentioned money.

The only problem is students work on you, so if you are scared of dentists perhaps its not that good an idea.

Plus you have to arrive early and nearly wait all day to get seen.

I've not been for years and don't intend to until I can afford it.

As far as I am aware the Charles Clifford Hospital is free for emergencies only.