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A Dental Practice in the Lothian NHS Board area

SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld Reference 201805107 Sector Health Category clinical treatment / diagnosis Decided 01 March 2020

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Summary

Ms C saw her dentist about a number of issues and agreed to undertake a course of dental treatment which included denture fittings over a number of months. However, Ms C told us that once treatment had been completed the dentures were ill-fitting and the cost of the planned treatment had not been made clear to her.

We took independent advice from a dental adviser. We found that the evidence from Ms C's dental records showed the standard of treatment provided at each appointment during this period was reasonable and that treatment decisions were in line with options under the NHS. We also found that the evidence showed the planned treatment costs were discussed with Ms C and adjustments were made to meet Ms C's communication needs. We did not uphold the complaint.

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