On Monday, 20 April 2015 12:22:09 UTC+1, David wrote:
I am tempted because I suffer from plaque build up on my lower front
teeth, and the hygienist is not included in the NHS treatment plan.

If a scale and polish is *dentally necessary* then the dentist is obliged to carry it out under NHS provision.

They don't like doing it because renting the surgery to a hygienist for the afternoon is a nice little earner while they're on the golf course.

Owain