Petition · past parliament
Stop PPE charges being passed to dental patients, both private and NHS services
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Many dental practices are applying a surcharge for PPE. Many have not been transparent in giving prior notice to patients, before their appointment, that they will incur additional cost for PPE.
PPE is standard for clinical services before the pandemic. Patients are being unfairly exploited.
PPE is standard for clinical services before the pandemic. Patients are being unfairly exploited.
Dental practices are not regulated by the General Dental Council which regulates individual dentists.
PPE is a minimum standard in promoting good hygienic practice. The use of PPE is not a new process as services should be using gloves and mask, etc prior to the pandemic.
Practices claiming increased costs because of the pandemic suggests poor hygiene practices prior to the pandemic, or an opportunity to boost income during the pandemic through the exploitation of paying dental patients.
PPE is a minimum standard in promoting good hygienic practice. The use of PPE is not a new process as services should be using gloves and mask, etc prior to the pandemic.
Practices claiming increased costs because of the pandemic suggests poor hygiene practices prior to the pandemic, or an opportunity to boost income during the pandemic through the exploitation of paying dental patients.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Private dental charges are a matter for individual surgeries, not the UK Government or Parliament.
NHS dental treatment charges are fixed across England. Dentists are not permitted to charge patients receiving health service dental care additional amounts for PPE.
NHS dental treatment charges are fixed across England. Dentists are not permitted to charge patients receiving health service dental care additional amounts for PPE.
Timeline
| 25 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Dec 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.