How to find your nearest dentist

A new Dental contract was introduced in April 2006. Some practices provide NHS services to all patients, some to children and exempt patients, some to children only and others decided not to continue providing NHS care. If you wish to receive NHS services go to link:-

www.nhs.uk/england/dentists/default.aspx

Other ways to find a dentist – Ask a friend, look in Yellow Pages

www.yell.com/ucs/HomePageAction.do

If you need a dentist ‘Out of Hours’ please call NHS Direct on the following number - 0845 46 47

If you experience serious injury to your teeth or gums, severe bleeding or infection contact the nearest Accident and Emergency department in a hospital.

What if I need dental treatment but don’t have a dentist, and I live in West Berkshire?

Dental Access centres are located throughout Berkshire and are for people who do not have a dentist but need emergency dental care.

Appointments need to be made. To find your nearest centre please go to:

www.berkshirewest-pct.nhs.uk/patient.asp?fldID=57&fldSubAreaNum=2

...I live in East Berkshire?

To find your nearest centre click the link below:

www.berkshireeast-pct.nhs.uk/involved.asp?fldID=265&fldSubAreaNum=1

How much does NHS dental treatment cost?

For information about the new charges go to:-

www.nhs.uk/england/dentist/dentalcharges.cmsx

Or see our frequently asked questions page – How much does it cost.

Who is entitled to free NHS dental treatment?

For information about who is entitled to free NHS dental treatment go to:

www.dh.gov.uk/policyandguidance/
medicinespharmacyandindustry/prescriptions/nhscosts/fs/en

How do I complain about the dental treatment I have had?

For information about making a complaint about your dental treatment go to:

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?
ArticleId=1777

Or go to Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) - Berkshire East and Berkshire West PCTs