SCHEDULE 2Terms of Service for Dentists

PART IGENERAL

General dental services 3

1

In providing general dental services for any person under the Regulations, a dentist shall provide—

a

for a person aged 18 or over with whom he has entered into a continuing care arrangement, care and treatment under that arrangement; or

b

for a person under the age of 18 with whom he has entered into a capitation arrangement, care and treatment under that arrangement.

2

A dentist may provide general dental services under the Regulations by way of—

a

treatment on referral for a person who is receiving dental services from another dentist (whether or not pursuant to the Order); or

b

occasional treatment for any person—

i

who is receiving care and treatment with another dentist under an arrangement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b), or

ii

who does not wish to enter into an arrangement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b), or

iii

with whom he is not prepared to enter into an arrangement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b), or

iv

who is referred to him under paragraph 18(1).