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Josie Clarke

Private dental patients facing ‘broken’ complaints system, Which? warns

Checking condition of teeth with a visit to the dentist. - (PA Archive)

Private dental patients are facing a “broken” complaints system when dealing with unexpected costs or treatment problems, according to a watchdog.

Which? surveyed 1,009 private dental patients who had experienced a problem with their treatment in the previous two years to find that 39% felt costs were excessive, 22% paid more than quoted and 21% said pricing was unclear upfront.

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