Only 37 of the Netherlands 11,000 plus dentists have published their 2012 price lists, now they are allowed to set their own fees, according to research by Nos television.

Health minister Edith Schippers believes allowing dentists to charge their own prices will lead to increased competition, better service and lower prices.
The 37 price lists so far published show wide variations. The cheapest price for a simple filling is €26, the most expensive €82.45, while a simple clean ranges in price from €12.25 to €50.
The price of dental insurance is also going up next year, but many policies have reduced their provisions.