The client requires treatment that is NOT on the VGDS item schedule – what should we do?

Submissions of items not contained within the schedule or beyond the voucher cap may not be reimbursed.

If the client wishes to proceed with treatment of items not contained within the VGDS item schedule they can cover the cost out of their pocket. This would be agreed between you and the patient.

Alternatively, please refer them back to their local community dental agency. Please give the following information to the client, so a suitable clinical handover can take place:

• Treatment plan
• A summary of treatment carried out with diagnostic tests and radiographs (these may be requested for further treatment; you could consider double films)