Primary Care Dentistry in Scotland 2014-5
This new report from the Information Services Division, published on behalf of the Scottish Dental Practice Board (SDPB), provides an annual update on how primary care dental services are managed and provided in Scotland, how well these services are operating, and financial payments made to dentists.
- In 2014/15, the total cost of General Dental Services and Public Dental Services in Scotland increased by 1.5% to £394.9m.
- Total payments made to dentists increased by 1.9% to £339.4m.
- Costs of dental registration fees for both children and adults increased. This is due to fee increases and to higher numbers of patients registered.