# The National Health Service (Primary Care) Act 1997 (Commencement No. 5) Order 1998, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force certain provisions of the National Health Service (Primary Care) Act 1997.
Provisions which are brought into force on 1st October 1998 relate to reviews and to variations and terminations of pilot schemes for personal dental services. They also deal with the powers and functions of the Dental Practice Boards in relation to personal dental services, with charges for dental treatment under personal dental services and with the right to choose a dentist. Provisions which are brought into force in the Schedules to the Act make minor and consequential amendments to existing legislation and repeal or revoke certain provisions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1998/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-health-service-primary-care-act-1997-commencement-no-5-order-1998/note
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