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A:Call Better Business Bureau to see if there have been any complaints, then call ADA to see if they have anything on the dentist

A:do u have exp. what are ur qualifications, just write to alliedco@vsnl.com

A:CALL THE PARTICULAR DENTAL OFFICE AND ASK ALSO ASK TO WHETHER THERE ARE LIMITATIONS TO TREATMENT.

A:DDS means Doctor of Dental Surgery, DMD means Doctor of Medical Dentistry... the degrees are the same, it just depends on where the dentist went for his schooling.. If the dentist has PC after his name, or the dental office, it means they're a private corporation. If you're looking for a dentist, ask family and friends who they use... and try to avoid 'chop shop' dentists/dental offices, meaning their schedules are packed and you're in and out in no time..... their main concern is quantity, not quality.

A:Dental Services How to register with a dentist If you are new to the area or, for any other reason, are not already registered with a dentist, you are recommended to do so. You can obtain details of NHS dentists currently registering patients by telephoning 0131 537 8444. Please note that due to difficulties in access to dentistry in Lothian, as elsewhere in the country, this may not be near your home address. If you wish to change your dentist, you should ask the new dentist whether he/she will accept you as an NHS patient. You do not have to give a reason for changing your dentist. You can consult our Dentist Finder to find a list of Dental Practices nearest to your home (Please note that this is simply a list of dentists and they may not be registering new NHS patients). If you are registered with an NHS dentist, and you allow more than 36 months to go by between appointments, you will be removed from that register. You may find if difficult to get your dentist to see you in these circumstances. Regular attendance is needed to stay registered with your dentist. The most the NHS will charge you for any complete course of treatment is £384 (correct at 1.04.05) Emergency Dental Treatment The text below provides information on access to emergency treatment for different categories of patients at different times and in different areas across Lothian. Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian During the day for registered and unregistered patients Evenings and weekends for registered and unregistered patients West Lothian During the day for registered and unregistered patients Evenings and weekends for registered and unregistered patients During the day - Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian Registered patients If you are registered with a dentist, contact your dental practice. If you are not sure about the emergency arrangements at your dental practice, ask about these the next time you visit. Unregistered patients If you are not registered with a dentist, or are unable to contact your dentist, an emergency service for the relief of pain only is available: Adult patients aged 16 years and over Chalmers Dental Centre 3 Chalmers Street Edinburgh Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4.45pm and on Friday, 9am to 4.15pm Chalmers Dental Centre tries to minimise waiting times to see a dentist by operating a system of triage. If you arrive at the department in need of urgent dental treatment you will first be seen by a triage nurse who will assess your symptoms and either provide you with advice or arrange for you to be seen by a dentist as soon as possible. At busy times, there may be a delay between the time you are seen by the triage nurse and the first available time that you can see a dentist. As the Centre is usually very busy you are advised to attend early in the day to allow time for this assessment and to arrange for any treatment to be carried out, if necessary. Child patients aged under 16 years Children's Department Edinburgh Dental Institute Level 3, Lauriston Building Lauriston Place Edinburgh Monday to Friday 9.00-11am and 2-3.00pm Patients from West Lothian who are able to travel, may also attend Chalmers Dental Centre. Evening & Weekends - Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian Registered patients If you are registered with a dentist, phone your dental practice. All NHS dentists have arrangements in place to provide cover for their registered patients. Registered patients of the Lothian Community Dental Service If you are a patient of the Lothian Community Dental Service, you should contact the dental clinic which you would normally attend to arrange urgent dental care. Similarly, all Community Dental Clinics will have a telephone answering service explaining arrangements for accessing care when the clinic is closed. Unregistered patients If you are unregistered please telephone the Lothian Dental Advice Line: Tel 0131 536 4800 Lothian Dental Advice line is operational in the evenings and at weekends to offer advice or to arrange for you to receive urgent dental care. A dental nurse adviser will take your call and assess the urgency of your symptoms in a similar way to the triage nursing system at Chalmers Dental Centre (above). The emergency service is only available for the relief of pain. During the day - West Lothian Registered Patients Contact own practice for advice Unregistered Patients If you are not registered with a dentist you should approach one of the dental practices in the area or if you are able to travel, attend Chalmers Dental Centre as above. Evening & Weekends - West Lothian All patients Telephone West Lothian Advice Line on 01592 740 230 Mon-Fri 5.00pm - 8.00am, and Friday 5.00pm to Monday 8.00am The emergency service is only available for the relief of pain. Charges for emergency dental treatment You will be charged the standard NHS rate for any dental treatment you receive, so please bring a means of payment with you. You will not have to pay if you are usually exempt from charges, but you will need to bring the correct form of proof with you. People normally exempt include those under 16, (18 and under if in full time education); and women who are pregnant or who have given birth in the past 12 months. You may be exempt if you receive certain state benefits. For more information, read "Are you entitled to help with health costs?" a leaflet you can pick up when visiting your GP or dentist. Emergency treatment for the relief of pain rarely exceeds £30. http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/emergencies/dentist.asp