CMA Call for Evidence: Private Dental Services Consumer Experience

UK CMA Publications

Published March 5th, 2026

Detected March 5th, 2026

Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a call for evidence regarding consumers' experiences with private dental services in the UK. The consultation seeks views on factors influencing choices and payment methods for private treatments and closes on March 19, 2026.

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into private dental services in the UK and is seeking evidence from consumers. This call for evidence specifically targets individuals who have used private dentistry, asking them to share their experiences, including what influenced their decisions and how they pay for treatments. The CMA is also separately seeking input from dental professionals.

This is a critical opportunity for consumers to voice their experiences, which will inform the CMA's market study. The deadline for submitting evidence is 5pm on March 19, 2026. While this is a call for evidence and not a formal regulatory rule, the findings could lead to future regulatory action or guidance impacting the private dental sector.

What to do next

Submit consumer experiences with private dental services by March 19, 2026.
Review related call for evidence for dental professionals if applicable.

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Open call for evidence

Consumers experience of private dental services

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Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views from consumers who use private dentistry in the UK.

This call for evidence is being held on another website.

This call for evidence closes at
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5pm on 19 March 2026
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Call for evidence description

The CMA has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services – including  preventative, clinically necessary and cosmetic treatments – in the UK.

We’re asking people who have used private dental services to share their experiences with us, including what influenced your choices, and how you pay for private treatment.

We’re also asking UK dental professionals to share their experiences.