And dentistry remains the only area, in an otherwise socialised medical system which is free at the point of need, where the patient is expected to pay significant amounts of money to the dentist, even at the lowest level of care. When all other forms of health provision are provided as free on the NHS, dentists stand out as the only healthcare professionals holding their hand out and demanding cash before they treat you. People tend either to resent this, or else they’re resigned to it, but the truth is that when even a basic checkup costs £19 and serious work like a single crown or cap can knock you back for £220 on the NHS, then you don’t go to the dentist any more often than you have to.
The Old Wolf about 11 years ago
Oh, I love this. It’s only too true on all levels.
VTX1800F about 11 years ago
panel 2, tina’s expression.
sjsczurek about 11 years ago
AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alondra about 11 years ago
Oh do they say “eh” in Britain too? I thought she might be from Canada.
Zuria Premium Member about 11 years ago
aka National Health teeth.
AgProv about 11 years ago
And dentistry remains the only area, in an otherwise socialised medical system which is free at the point of need, where the patient is expected to pay significant amounts of money to the dentist, even at the lowest level of care. When all other forms of health provision are provided as free on the NHS, dentists stand out as the only healthcare professionals holding their hand out and demanding cash before they treat you. People tend either to resent this, or else they’re resigned to it, but the truth is that when even a basic checkup costs £19 and serious work like a single crown or cap can knock you back for £220 on the NHS, then you don’t go to the dentist any more often than you have to.