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In order to receive the full range of dental treatment and care under the NHS, you must be registered with a dentist.
From 1 April 2010, when you register with a dentist you will be registered for life, unless you or your dentist request your registration to be withdrawn.
If you attend another dentist for treatment and do not inform them you are registered elsewhere, your registration will automatically transfer to that dentist.
Once registered, a dentist cannot refuse to provide a registered NHS patient with any treatment they need to secure and maintain their oral health under the NHS.
A NHS patient may request to have any treatment provided privately.
When attending for treatment your dentist’s staff will ask you to sign a GP17 form; please ensure that you sign only in the appropriate places, particularly regarding whether you will have to pay.
At the end of treatment you will be required to sign to confirm that treatment has been completed.
When signing the form, you are also agreeing that you will attend the Scottish Dental Reference Service if requested.