Private dental services market study
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services in the UK.
Administrative timetableÂ
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 4 March 2027 | Statutory deadline |
| March 2027 | Publication of final report |
| 5 March 2026 | Launch of the market study |
Our project roadmap covers what to expect at important stages of the market study and how to engage with us. We will update this throughout the study.ÌýÂ
Launch of market studyÂ
5 March 2026: The CMA has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services in the UK.ÌýÂ
We invite views by 2 April 2026 from all interested parties on the proposed scope of the market study set out in the statement of scope.ÌýEmail your views to dentistry@cma.gov.uk.Ìý
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- Press release:Â CMA launches review of private dentistryÌý(5.3.26)Ìý
Call for views
The call for views from consumers and dental professionals closed on 19 March 2026.
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Relevant correspondence
Consumer advice
5Â March 2026: The CMA has published guidance on choosing and paying for dental care.
- Choosing and paying for dental care (5.3.26)
Contact
dentistry@cma.gov.uk  Â
 Personal informationÂ
The CMA may collect, use and share personal data for its market studies under the Enterprise Act 2002. This includes processing personal data for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.Ìý
For more information about how the CMA handles personal data, visit the CMA’s personal information charter.