PRIVATE PATIENT: TERMS & CONDITIONS
- New patient examinations are £90. A £45 deposit is to be taken at the time of booking the appointment.
- Deposits will be taken when booking any appointments at Oakwood Dental Practice.
- A 50% deposit towards treatment requiring Laboratory work is to be paid at the preparation appointment and remaining balance to be paid on completion.
- Failure to Attend an appointment or Cancellation at Short Notice (less than 24 hours) will incur a £1 per minute lost appointment charge i.e. a 30 minute missed appointment will incur a £30 charge. The charge will be deducted from the deposit taken on booking the appointment.
- It is the patient’s responsibility to book and attend their own appointments. The practice offers a complimentary email reminder service however is not responsible for missed appointments.
- The Dentist/Therapist or, in the absence of The Dentist/Therapist, his/her nominated deputy will provide dental services.
- The Patient must ensure their contact details are up to date at each visit. If their details change, they must inform the practice.
- The patient must ensure that their Medical history is up to date at each visit. Certain medical conditions and medications can affect dental health and treatment therefore please inform the practice with any changes.
- We operate a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY at the practice towards antisocial behaviour. Any person found to be displaying intimidating, abusive, or threatening behaviour towards a team member or another patient will be asked to leave the practice immediately and will no longer be seen as a patient to the practice. Where necessary, the practice will contact the local authorities for assistance.