England: Dental implants generally not covered on the NHS but there are exceptions where these are covered. Northern Ireland: Dental implants are not covered under GDS (i.e. HSC primary dental services provided by high street dentists) but are exceptionally available through the HSC at Belfast Dental Hospital for patients with severe hypodontia or for rehabilitation following either head and neck cancer or severe maxillofacial trauma. Scotland: Generally dental implants are not covered on the NHS with certain exceptions when provided in NHS secondary care.