EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the National Health Service (Dental Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (“the Regulations”) which provide for the making and recovery of charges in respect of the supply of dental appliances under the National Health Service and in respect of the provision of dental treatment under general dental services or in accordance with pilot schemes. The amendments are consequential on the revocation and consolidation of the National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 1996 by the National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010.