Question reference: S6W-25017
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 31 January 2024
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 14 February 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what dental service provision is available for any young people who require braces but do not have access to an NHS dentist to carry out the necessary preparatory work required by their orthodontist.
Answer
All patients can self-refer to an Orthodontist, without having seen a General Dental Practitioner.
Orthodontists have access to all items of service within the NHS Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR), should any preparatory work be required.