How many dentists does the PCT currently hold NHS dental contracts with (in 2008/09)?
Answer 3A: Bucks PCT presently holds 81 new General Dental Services (nGDS) contracts and 8 Personal Dental Services (PDS) contracts. The 8 PDS contracts are for orthodontic provision. The contracts are held with “providers” which include sole traders, partnerships and corporate bodies. The total number of dentists providing these services is 266. Q3B: What is the (a) maximum; and (b) minimum the PCT is paying to a dentist doing NHSA work per Unit of Dental Activity (UDA)? Answer 3B: The highest UDA value for Bucks PCT is £46.98 and the lowest is £14.95 Q4A: What percentage of NHS dental patients are satisfied with their NHS treatment? Answer 4A: Based on results form BSA Dental Services patient satisfaction surveys undertaken in 2008 and 2009, within Bucks PCT. 92.5% (91% SHA). Q4B: What percentage of NHS patients are happy with the time they had to wait for an appointment? Answer 4B: Based on results form BSA Dental Services patient satisfaction surveys undertaken in 2008 and 2009, wi
