the front of your Yellow Pages. You should be aware, however, that most NHS dentists have a waiting list. You may have to wait anything from a few weeks to several months for a place. What if it is an emergency? If you have a dental emergency and all your local NHS dentists have long waiting lists contact your area health authority. They will be able to arrange for you to attend an NHS walk in centre or put you in touch with an emergency dentist. However, after your emergency treatment you will have to join a waiting list for another NHS dentist. Once I have joined an NHS dentist will I be registered for life? No. It's important to know that your name will be removed from an NHS dentist's register if you do not attend an appointment for 15 months. Ideally you should try to visit the dentist at least once a year. Is NHS treatment guaranteed? All NHS treatment is guaranteed for one year. What if I have a complaint about my NHS dentist? If you are unhappy with your dental treatment the British Dental Health Foundation advises you approach your dentist in person or in writing in the first instance. If you still can not resolve the problem you should then write a formal letter of complaint to your dentist. Once this process has started you must receive a letter acknowledging receipt of your complaint within two days and a full response within ten days. If