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Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 26, No. 4, 342-345, December 1999
© 1999 British Orthodontic Society

Practice Management Forum

The Bedfordshire PDS Orthodontic Pilot

C. J. R. Kettler, B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S., M.ORTH.R.C.S. (eng)

Specialist in Orthodontics, Bedford, Clinical Lecturer in Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, 15 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2ES, U.K.

Abstract

Throughout the 50-year history of the NHS, the Government has sought to cash limit the GDS. PDS (Personal Dental Services) pilots represent another attempt at cash limiting and a new system for delivering dental services in NHS practice. The development of the Bedfordshire Orthodontic PDS pilot is described. The basis is the prioritization of orthodontic services to child patients with the greatest oral health need through a cost and volume contract with the local Health Authority. A brief outline of the Bedfordshire PDS contract is given. The experiences of the first 9 months of the PDS pilot are related.

Key words: Personal Dental Services, Orthodontic Pilot, General Dental Services, Providers, Specialist Practice.






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