private treatment

You can mix and match?
If you're entitled to NHS care, yet would like to have a treatment that is not available under NHS guidelines you can choose to have that treatment undertaken privately. You would still be able to receive the NHS services you're entitled to, you would simply pay for the private work undertaken.

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Closed between 13:00 - 14:00

Saturday by appointment only

Are you looking for NHS dental care in Huntingdon?

If you are, then you'll be pleased to know that, when we have spare capacity, Wensleydale Dental Practice can offer you NHS treatment in accordance with the National Health Service guidelines.

Am I eligible for free NHS dental treatment at the Wensleydale Dental Practice?

Many people are eligible to receive free dental treatment via the NHS, typically your treatment is free if, when your treatment starts, you:

are under the age of 18
aged 18 and still in full time education
pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months
Receiving income support, income based job seekers allowance
hold a valid NHS low income scheme (HC2) certificate
hold a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
Pension Guarantee Credit
HC3 Certificate, Partial exemption
receiving income related employment and support allowance
disability fee

What can I expect from my Dentist?

Your NHS dentist will primarily carry out a full examination of your mouth, teeth and gums, after which they will explain the treatment your require and the options available to you including the costs that may be associated with the work.

What does my dentist expect from me?

Typically we ask for the same commitment from NHS patients as we do our private patients, and that is if you do need to cancel or change your appointment that you give us at least 24 hours notice. If you fail to keep or cancel (within 24 hrs prior notice) 2 consecutive appointments, we reserve the right not to offer you any further appointments or treatment.

What do I do in the case of an emergency?

Since April 1 2006, your local primary care trust (PCT) has been responsible for out-of-hours care and commissions services for the whole community. This provides a central point of access for urgent and out-of-hours dental care in your area. If you experience an emergency out of hours please ring Cambridgeshire NHS emergencies on 01223 883760 or contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647.