UK dental services market rules, payment plans in focus of competition probe
By Jon Menon ( July 17, 2026, 11:38 GMT | Insight) -- The UK probe of the private dental services market has sharpened its scrutiny of payment plans, pricing, transparency and the regulatory framework as the antitrust watchdog moves into a more detailed evidence-gathering phase. The Competition and Markets Authority is examining the £8 billion market amid concerns over price rises and access to care. It is scheduled to publish its final report in March 2027.The UK probe of the private dentistry market has sharpened its scrutiny of payment plans, pricing, transparency and the regulatory framework as the antitrust watchdog moves into a more detailed evidence-gathering phase....
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