The National Health Service (Dental Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 No. 158

SCHEDULE 1 CALCULATION OF CHARGE FOR SUPPLY OF APPLIANCE ON REFERRAL

2.  Then £a shall be compared with the full amount of the charges payable to the dental practitioner by the patient in respect of services provided under the contract or arrangement ("£b") and–

(a) if £a equals or exceeds £b, there is no charge for the supply of the appliance;

(b) if £a is less than £b, the charge for the supply of the appliance is the lesser of–

(i) £b minus £a, or

(ii) 80% of the Statement remuneration for the supply of the appliance.