Improved Access To NHS Dentistry Has Led To Poorer Quality, UK. St discourages people from 'luxury' of visiting a dentist - Simplyhealth - IFAonline. Cost is still a deterrent to visiting a dentist with a fifth of people viewing it as a luxury despite NHS dentistry becoming more accessible, according to new research. It also revealed that more people felt private care offered a better service than last year while some felt NHS treatment was getting worse. The Simplyhealth Annual Dental Survey canvassed 10,000 people and found that 40% of respondents were putting off going to the dentist because of they could not afford it. This was supported by a fifth (19%) of people overall who said visiting the dentist was a 'luxury' rather than an 'everyday need', epitomised by almost a third (31%) of 18-24 year olds holding that view.
However, the number struggling to find an NHS dentist dropped by a quarter on last year with 29% saying they were having problems doing so compared to 39% in 2010. Some respondents did identify a decline in the quality of NHS services, though this appeared to be a significant minority. Health News - Report: Increased access to NHS dentistry has led to decline in quality. Last updated 06 May 2011 The quality of NHS dentistry in the UK has declined over the past four years as access to services has increased, according to new research. Health care firm Simplyhealth has conducted a survey which shows that more than half (54 per cent) of Britons claimed the standard of NHS dentistry services has fallen since 2007.
Although the number of people struggling to find an NHS dentist has fallen ten per cent during the period to 29 per cent, around 17 per cent of respondents feel they do not receive the same level of treatment. Moreover, 18 per cent claim the NHS does not cover as many services as it has done previously, while 20 per cent are receiving fewer invitations to attend their dentists. James Glover from Simplyhealth was concerned that around 40 per cent of respondents were reluctant to visit their dentists due to rising costs. He said: 'Individuals and families are now able to see a dentist much more easily, which is great. Four in ten people cannot afford the dentist. Health on hold: Almost half of Britons 'cannot afford regular dental check-ups' By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 13:05 GMT, 6 May 2011 One in four Brits now considers dental care a luxury rather than a necessity it emerged today.
A study carried out among 10,000 adults found that one in four have dodged the dentist's chair for 18 months while one in nine hasn't been for more than five years. The study also revealed that people think going to the dentist is too expensive, they do not know exactly what dentists can do, and that they do not take their children to the dentist often enough. Unwelcome expense: Escalating treatment costs have led to four out of ten people claiming they simply cannot afford to have their teeth checked regularly Escalating treatment costs have also led to four out of ten people claiming they simply cannot afford to have their teeth checked regularly. The report found that one in two parents admit they have taken their child to the dentist too late, with more than one in ten kids needing a filling before they were five. Four in ten people struggling to afford dental care | Dentistry news | Dental News | Cosmetic Dentistry Guide.
Statistics have shown that almost forty percent of people are struggling to afford dental care. Research carried out by Simplyhealth also showed that one in five people are using credit cards to pay for dental treatment, which may mean that they end up paying higher costs as a result of interest charges. The rising cost of living and increased NHS dental charges in England have been highlighted as the main reasons behind the alarming figures. The British Dental Association says that the figures are worrying and has urged people to visit their dentist on a regular basis; according to representatives, putting off routine treatment is false economy because check-ups and basic treatments are much cheaper than complex treatments, which may be required further down the line.
Investing in dental care in the short-term will help to reduce the risk of oral health issues in the long-term and this will reduce costs. Comments comments. Health Insurance - Cash Plans/Dental - Access to NHS dentists improves but cost concerns remain. Access to NHS dentistry has seen large improvements in the past 12 months, according to a survey from Simplyhealth. Three in ten (29%) of the 10,000 people surveyed by the insurer in March said they had struggled to find an NHS dentist, compared to 39% in 2010. Just 7% said they had struggled to find an NHS dentist for their children, a drop of 17% on last year.
While independent figures from analyst Laing & Buisson show that spending on NHS dentistry is outstripping spending on private care, 37% of respondents to Simplyhealth’s survey said they believed that private dentistry offered better quality than the NHS, citing improved treatment, more attention to their concerns, not feeling rushed and greater flexibility of appointments as key benefits. However, 42% said they would prefer to see an NHS dentist, reinforcing the findings of NHS Information Centre research which indicate that affordability is the main reason for choosing an NHS dentist. Interested in more articles like this? Dental bills are a pain in the pocket. The pain of paying the dentist’s bill is usually infinitely greater than the agony of any drilling or injections.
Lorna Bourke considers how best to pay the bills. I have just forked out over £700 to have a tooth crowned by my regular dentist – enough to pay for a week’s package holiday. Admittedly most of this went to the dental technician who made the crown and this is a London dentist with higher overheads. But he operates from a very modest surgery in Bayswater – not Harley Street. And I am not the only one suffering. The survey shows that individuals living in Wales and Scotland are less worried about the cost of visiting the dentist with only 31% citing cost as a preventative factor. Credit card payment The survey found that 16% use their credit card to pay for treatment over £150. Dental insurance Simplyhealth is promoting its dental insurance policies with a special promotional offer of the first two months cover free.
40% of Brits can't afford regular trips to the dentist. Nearly 40% of people in the UK admit to skipping routine visits to the dentist as they can't afford to pay the bills, according to healthcare provider Simplyhealth's Annual Dental Survey 2011. To help make these bills more affordable, Simplyhealth is running an exclusive ‘two months free' offer to all new customers who purchase a Simply Dental Plan online via simplyhealth.co.uk. James Glover, a Simplyhealth spokesperson comments: "With the rising cost of living and with NHS dental charges in England on the increase, it's important that people are financially prepared for the costs associated with looking after their oral health. Worryingly, not only are individuals skipping appointments but our research also shows that those who attend could be managing their dental bills more effectively. For example, 16% use their credit card to pay for treatment over £150, which could cost them more money in the long term if not paid off quickly.
NHS Says Dentists Improve But Cost Concerns Still Same. According to a survey from Simplyhealth, though since the last 12 months big improvements have been cited in easy access to NHS dentistry but cost concerns still remain. In March, an insurer surveyed 10,000 people, and it was revealed that three in every ten i. e. 29% of the people said that they struggled badly to find an NHS dentist, the figures of which were 39% in 2010. Only, 7% people said that they had struggled to find an NHS dentist for their children, which has marked a drop of 17% if compared to last year’s figures.
According to the independent figures released by analyst Laing & Buisson, people spending on NHS dentistry is outstripping spending on private care as 37% respondents of the Simplyhealth’s survey said that they believe that private dentistry offers better quality service than the NHS such as improved treatment, more attention to their concerns, not feeling rushed and greater flexibility of appointments as key benefits. Is Going To The Dentist Really A Luxury? | MoneyHighStreet.com. Published: 6 May 2011 By MoneyHighStreet Staff Updated: 6 May 2011 New research shows that over a quarter of the population now consider going to the dentist as a luxury.
But does that mean teeth are at risk? Should a dental plan be considered? Simplyhealth’s Annual Dental Survey 2011 of 10,000 UK adults found that over a third of men consider dentist appointments not essential. Amazingly almost 20% believe they can take care of their teeth themselves. Women are not ‘tooth fairies’ either, with over 40% saying dentist visits are ‘too expensive’. Would you believe that almost 50% would rather take out the rubbish and 41% would prefer to clean the toilet than get their teeth checked. These are rather surprising figures and as James Glover from Simplyhealth says: “We’re not talking about a holiday, or a new car, but protecting your dental health, which is an everyday health need. Dentists can provide so much information and guidance that people aren’t taking advantage of. Nearly 40% of Brits can't afford regular dental checkups | todayinsurance.co.uk. Many families cut corners on dental health, survey says. Many families are cutting corners on dental health as they struggle to make ends meet, according to an annual Simplyhealth survey.
The healthcare provider found 40 per cent of Brits skip routine visits to the dentist because they cannot afford to pay the bills. As a result the company is now offering two months free to all new customers who buy a Simply Dental Plan online. Customers of the plan can claim back money towards the cost of check-ups, treatment and emergencies from the day they sign up. People can claim for as many treatments as they like up to their annual limit in exchange for a monthly premium. Simplyhealth spokesman, James Glover, said: “With the rising cost of living and with NHS dental charges in England on the increase, it's important that people are financially prepared for the costs associated with looking after their oral health.” The research found 13 per cent of people have left a dentist in the last three years due to high bills. Visits to the dentist considered a luxury - Walletpop UK. Don't let dental bills give you a toothache - Insurance, Money.
Rising costs on the NHS are forcing people to dig deep for treatment, while others are forced to go private with NHS dentists reluctant to take on new patients. The latest Simplyhealth annual dental survey also shows that 40 per cent of working adults skip routine check-ups because they can't afford the bill. It seems that getting a toothache in England is more of a concern than it is in Wales, where charges have been frozen at 2006 levels, or in Scotland, where dental patients pay only 80 per cent of NHS treatment fees. As of last month, English patients have to cough up an extra 50p for a check-up, now £17, and will pay £47, an increase of £1.40, for fillings and root canals, known as band-two treatments. Band three treatments such as dentures and bridges have gone up by £6 to £204.
The good news is that there are several ways you can insure against these costs. For example, a 30-year old would pay £13.50 for WPA's Level 2 dental cover for both NHS and private treatment. Brits Put Dental Health On Hold Due To Rising Costs - Technorati Lifestyle. 7 ways to cut your dental costs - May - 2011. 07 May 2011 Dental treatment can be expensive, but there are ways you can cut costs. Almost 40% of people can't afford regular visits to the dentist, according to new research by insurer Simplyhealth. Rising costs have left many people struggling to pay dentistry bills or just skipping the dentist's chair altogether. Which? 1. Private dental treatment can cost hundreds, if not thousands for more complicated work, making NHS care by far the cheapest option if you're able to get it. Visit NHS Choices and use their service directory tool to find a dentist in your area, or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. 2.
Dental insurance offers flexibility, and can provide peace of mind if you're worried about forking out for big bills. Dental insurance premiums range from around £6 a month for a basic policy, to over £20 for top-level cover. 3. Capitation plans allow you to pay a regular monthly amount instead of settling bills after treatment. 4. 5. 6. In our review of electric toothbrushes, Which? 7. Dental Support UK - Dental News - NHS dentistry ‘improved at expense of quality’ New findings in a dental survey show that access to NHS dentistry has improved at the expense of quality.
More than half (54%) of the UK population has experienced change in dental services in the past four years, with reduction in quality of treatment and lower levels of NHS cover cited as the main reasons. The Simplyhealth study of 10,000 UK respondents shows that although fewer people are now struggling to find an NHS dentist, a drop of 10% (from 39% to 29%), 18% say the NHS doesn't cover as much as it used to and 17% feel they don't receive the same level of treatment.
In addition 20% say they're not being asked to see their dentist as regularly. Yet the Government says it wants to focus on improving quality and achieving good dental health with its new dental contract that's currently being piloted across the UK. The perceived drop in quality of NHS dentistry has led to more people believing that private dentistry offers a better service, up from 30% to 37%. This week.
Simplyhealth's Annual Dental Survey 2011 shows that Brits could be risking their dental health with over a quarter of the population viewing visits to the dentist as a 'luxury'. The survey of 10,000 UK adults has found that men are the worst offenders with over a third considering dentist appointments not essential. Yet almost 19% stubbornly believe they can take care of their teeth themselves. In addition, 35% of men surveyed believe a visit to the dentist is 'too expensive'. James Glover from says: "It's surprising that so many people see visiting the dentist as a luxury.
We're not talking about a holiday, or a new car, but protecting your dental health, which is an everyday health need. Simplyhealth offers an affordable Simply Dental Plan to help spread the cost of visiting the dentist, so cost doesn't prevent people from looking after their teeth. This covers check-ups, treatment and emergencies. There's also a contrast in people's attitudes to dental health. Dental News | Oral health | NHS dentistry ‘improved at expense of quality’ Can prepaid credit cards help Britons afford dental care? « Prepaid Credit and Debit Card Blog from ClearCash. Four in ten people cannot afford the dentist. Increased NHS charges and the rising cost of living have forced almost 40pc of people to skip routine visits to the dentist, according to new research.
Higher dental costs have meant that one in five people now pay for this treatment on credit card, potentially incurring interest charges according to research from insurers Simplyhealth. But avoiding check ups can prove to be a false economy. The British Dental Association (BDA) said those who cancel appointments and defer treatments often wind up needing emergency treatment which can result in bigger bill particularly as they may then end up paying for private treatment. The "free" NHS does not extend to dental charges. In England most adults can expect to pay up to £17 for treatments such as scaling and polishing; £47 for procedures such as fillings or extractions and £204 for crowns, bridges and dentures. "As well as routine dental appointments, unexpected or emergency trips to the dentist can often result in costly treatment.
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