I'm not sure whether I would be classified as a lurker, more a lecturer in dental public
health with an interest in health care systems.
With total fund holding and the forthcoming legislation of purchaser:provider split for
the UK general dental practitioner budget the possibility of GMPs purchasing oral health
care exists. Are any GMPs out there considering dental services as part of any future
package of care provision?
At present I am aware of two schemes in Bucks that are purchasing secondary dental care
(wisdom teeth and minor oral surgery) but none that involve primary dental care.
Comments on the issues involved would also be welcome.
Paul Batchelor
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