36,000 Scots switched to private dental care since 2019 amid fears of NHS privatisation and long waiting lists.

36,000 Scots have left NHS dentists for private care since 2019 amid fears of "privatisation" as patients pay to avoid long waiting lists. Figures show at least 36,818 patients switched to private care, with 16,366 from Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board and 8,340 from Lanarkshire health board since 2019. While NHS dental fees are capped, private dental care fees are not, potentially resulting in higher costs for patients.

July 22, 2024
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