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Paragraph 3

(1)

Where the contractor provides an orthodontic course of treatment to a patient that solely consists of a case assessment, the contractor provides 1.0 unit of orthodontic activity.

(2)

Where the contractor provides an orthodontic course of treatment to a patient aged under 10 years that consists of—

(a)

a case assessment; and

(b)

the provision of orthodontic treatment following the case assessment,

the contractor provides 4.0 units of orthodontic activity.

(3)

Where the contractor provides an orthodontic course of treatment to a patient aged between 10 and 17 years that consists of—

(a)

a case assessment; and

(b)

the provision of orthodontic treatment following the case assessment,

the contractor provides 21.0 units of orthodontic activity.

(4)

Where the contractor provides an orthodontic course of treatment to a patient who is aged 18 years or over that consists of—

(a)

a case assessment; and

(b)

the provision of orthodontic treatment following the case assessment,

the contractor provides F123.0 units of orthodontic activity.

(5)

Where the contractor—

(a)

provides a repair to an orthodontic appliance of a patient; and

(b)

the orthodontic course of treatment in which that orthodontic appliance was provided is being provided by another contractor, hospital or relevant service provider under Part 1 of the Act,

the contractor provides 0.8 units of orthodontic activity.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Figure in Sch. 2 para. 3(4) substituted (1.4.2006) by The National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts and Personal Dental Services Agreements) Amendment Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/563), regs. 1(1), 4

Notes on Schedule 2

Textual amendments

F1

Word in Sch. 2 shoulder reference inserted (23.6.2026) by The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services and Dental Charges) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/554), regs. 1(2), 9(2)