What is the NHS dental 2 year rule?
Tia Legros
2025-08-01 21:35:16
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NHS dentistry has been under pressure for some time. NHS dental teams have been working hard to meet rising demand and although we have seen steady improvements in access, we know we need to do more. NHS dentists will be given a ‘new patient’ payment of between £15-£50 (depending on treatment need) to treat patients who have not seen an NHS dentist in two years or more. This will begin from March 2024 and is time limited to end of financial year 2024/2025. Recovering dentistry is a priority for the NHS and this plan is an important step towards transforming NHS dental services for the better. We expect to publish guidance and next steps for ICBs and contractors on the New Patient Premium within the next week as there are some key time sensitive actions which need to be taken to ensure smooth implementation from 1 March 2024.
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