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Private Dentists Constantly Advertising

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sazz1 Sat 16-Nov-24 12:38:35

Anyone else noticed private dentists are constantly advertising for new patients on FB? We live in Devon and come from South Glos and are seeing at least 3 or 4 adverts a day advertising for new patients with 'special offers' for 1st check up, and other treatments. The latest was £39 for a check up which is not much more than NHS. Are they short of trade now? When we moved here 5 years ago most private dentists were full and had waiting lists but not now. Still no NHS though. Are other areas seeing this?

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GrannyGravy13 Sat 16-Nov-24 13:17:18

There was a warning on our local news about scam adverts for Private Dentists, they are asking for a deposit along with personal information, sometimes passport details. I would be very careful.

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theworriedwell Sat 16-Nov-24 14:30:32

Interesting to listen to the BBC Parliament channel where they were discussing the shortage of dentists in the south west. Terrible figures particularly for children. Lots of areas described as dentist deserts.

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sazz1 Sat 16-Nov-24 17:48:00

GrannyGravy13
I never thought of that it could be some are scams. Thanks for the information

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karmalady Sat 16-Nov-24 17:52:32

No they are not advertising, in fact have full patient lists and more queueing to get on

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