Links

General Dental Council (GDC)
The GDC is an organisation that regulates dental professionals in the UK. Among other things, you can search the GDC database on their site to check your dentist or dental care professional is registered to practise in the UK.
Website: www.gdc-uk.org

BDA Smile
This is the British Dental Association’s website for patients. Whether you’re looking for information on common dental problems or some background on specific treatments, this site provides independent dental advice.

The 3D Mouth
This is the British Dental Association’s educational website for schools. On this site, you can learn about dental anatomy, conditions, treatments, and good oral health using educational tools.

NHS Choices
Among other things, NHS Choices informs you about costs and exemptions from payment for NHS dental treatments. This site also provides advice on ways to obtain financial support and refunds, if you are eligible.
Website: www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/healthcosts/pages/dentalcosts.aspx

PALS and Complaints
The Primary Care Trust (Enfield) has a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) that provides help and advice to Enfield residents, as well as offering a complaints service.