Patient Notice: Due to the current long waiting times for Hygienist appointments at the practice we have temporally suspended new applications to join our Personal Dental Plans. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to recommence our Personal Dental Plans as soon as possible.
Spread the cost of your routine dental care into easy monthly payments, from £16.55 per month
Spreading the cost of your routine dental care is easier than you think with our monthly dental payment plans, providing peace of mind that your routine dental care is taken care of
There are three plan options for you to choose from, each one helping you to safeguard your smile and spread the cost of your routine dental care and knowing exactly how much you are paying each month
Dental Plan Benefits
- Priority access to your preferred dentist
- Dental examinations every 6 months
- Hygienist scale and polish every 6 months
- Dental x-rays
- Preventative dental care advice
- 10% discount on further dental treatments*
- Global Dental Accident and Emergency Assistance Scheme
- No fixed contract, can be cancelled at any time with just 30 days notice
Regular check-ups are the best way to maintain long term dental health and ensure that any dental treatment needs are spotted in good time.
More evidence has become available strongly linking your oral and general health. It has been shown that poor oral hygiene is linked with a higher risk of developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, which means that seeing your dentist and hygienist, when recommended, is perhaps even more important than you might realise.
Our Personal Dental Plans provide you with your regular check-ups and hygienist treatments which are the best way to maintain your long term dental health, plus as a private patient your Personal Dental Plan includes a number of member’s benefits.
Personal Dental Plan Options
Regular Care – £16.55 per month
Includes per year:
- 2 x Clinical examinations
- 2 x 30 min Hygienist appointments
- Routine X-rays
- Member benefits
Regular Plus Care – £21.11 per month
Includes per year:
- 2 x Clinical examinations
- 3 x 30 min Hygienist appointments
- Routine X-rays
- Member benefits
Advanced Care – £25.68 per month
Includes per year:
- 2 x Clinical examinations
- 4 x 30 min Hygienist appointments
- Routine X-rays
- Member benefits
Joining our Personal Dental Plan is simple!
After discussing your dental care needs with your dentist simple choose the plan that is most suitable for you. We will require your bank details in order to set-up your monthly Direct Debit and you’re are done. You then have the peace of mind in knowing that all of your regular dental care is taken care of.
* Discount applies to treatments provided by your dentist and excludes orthodontic, dental implant and cosmetic dentistry treatments.
** An initial joining fee of £8.00 will be collected with your first payment only.
*** The provision of routine examinations and hygiene visits is subject to receipt of the required number of consecutive monthly payments
Meet our Dentist Claire Farrell - GDC No 62636
Claire studied at Manchester University achieving a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. She then started working at the practice as a trainee and loved it so much over 30 years later she hasn’t left.
When it comes to Claire’s approach to dentistry, she says: “I like to treat the patient as a whole. It’s about paying attention to how your teeth affect your health.”
Claire works mostly with independent and personal plan patients and focuses on preventative dental care and working with her patient’s to keep their teeth and gums in good health for life.
Personal Dental Plan Registration - Enquiry Request
Please complete the form below and our Patient Care Team will contact you shortly to answer any questions you may have about our Personal Dental Plans and to book your first appointment.
If you have selected a particular date to be contacted, we will endeavour to contact you on that date.
Frequently asked questions about our Personal Dental Plans
What are the benefits of an Active Smile Dental Care Plan?
Active Smile Dental Care is a comprehensive dental plan for those who favour the security of knowing that their general dental bills are covered along with their general dental care needs.
Is an Active Smile Dental Care plan insurance?
No, our Active Smile Dental Care Plan is a maintenance contract that allows your dentist to provide you with a planned preventive dental care programme. Through modern dental knowledge and techniques your dentist can help you achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime. However, Active Smile can arrange on your behalf supplementary insurance to cover the cost of treatment required as a result of an accident or temporary treatment in the event of an emergency.
How is the cost of my plan calculated?
Your dentist at our practice will complete a simple chart that takes into account your dental history, the current health of your teeth and gums and the preventive care programme recommended. We offer three fixed levels of general preventative dental care, which your dentist will discuss with you.
What does my plan cover?
In return for your monthly payment you are entitled to regular examinations and Hygiene treatments, including scaling and polishing, ongoing advice and a personal preventive programme that you normally receive from the practice to help you maintain a healthy smile. You also automatically receive supplementary Insurance which can help you with dental injuries or dental emergencies either at home or abroad. Our patient advisors can provide you with further details of the benefits that our Active Smile Dental Care Plans provide.
What is not covered by my plan?
Excluded are, private treatments for things like fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and specialist treatment not normally covered by routine general dentistry, such as cosmetic and orthodontic treatments, dental implants and specialist referrals. A complete list of what is excluded is provided within your contract. Our patient advisors can provide you with a copy of this list.
What are the available payment options for my plan?
You can choose to pay your fee monthly by direct debit, or annually by cheque or credit card. The payment is made to Patient Plan, who are our collecting and administration agent for all of our Active Smile Dental Care Plan members.
How is my payment spent?
A small percentage of your payment is retained by Patient Plan to cover administration and your emergency dental insurance. The bulk of your payment is sent to your dentist to cover your dental care.
Is there a registration fee to join?
Yes, there is a once-only fee of £10.00 debited during the first month of your contract to cover initial set-up costs of administration.
Once I have signed an Active Smile dental plan contract, can I cancel it?
Yes, if you wish you can cancel your contract at any time by giving 30 days notice in writing to our practice. The contract will then end on the last day of the month. You can find out all the details of your membership on the copies of your contract.