England: In NHS dentistry, non-exempt patients currently pay approximately 73% of the cost of their treatment. In practice this means that patients pay either GBP£19.70, GBP£53.90 or GBP£233.70 depending on which of the three bands their treatment falls in. Excemptions are given to those under the age of 19 or those on social benefits for example. Scotland: NHS dental examinations are free of charge. Non-exempt patients pay 80% towards the cost of other NHS dental treatment, capped at GBP £384 (roughly USD 550) per course of treatment. Northern Ireland: non exempt patients pay 80% of the cost of dental treatment, capped GBP £384 (roughly USD 550). Wales : In NHS dentistry, non-exempt patients currently pay approximately 63% of the cost of their treatment.