'I know there are lots of other people that are really upset and struggling, they can’t afford to go private'
Patients have reported struggling to find other dentists in Watford able to take them.
A Garston Lodge patient who spoke to us did not want to be named as they felt they will likely have to go back to the practice. “I know there are lots of other people that are really upset and struggling, they can’t afford to go private.Patients were invited to stay on through patient membership, paying between £12.99 and £21.99 each month for a discount on treatments and two to four yearly visits, with a one-off joining fee of £9.50.
The British Dental Association said 45% of dentists in England have reduced their NHS commitment since the start of the pandemic with thousands quitting the NHS altogether due to underfunding and difficulty recruiting.
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