Membership Benefits
Up to three full dental health examinations in a year for adult memberships with time allowed to fully explain any findings. A child membership is one health examination a year.
From two Dental Hygiene appointments per year for adult memberships including periodontal advice and thorough scaling and polishing. Child memberships would cover hygiene advise.
All x-rays included even the three dimensional CT scans used to assist with removal of wisdom teeth and implantology.
Routine screening for mouth cancers, the 16th most common cancer in the U.K. and a cash benefit if diagnosed with cancer.
Dietary advice and analysis. Oral Hygiene advice. Periodontal disease advise and referrals to all fields of dentistry if needed.
Membership gives access to a 24 hours helpline for dental emergencies at home or abroad.
Insurance cover for dental treatment worth up to £10,000 following dental injury. A must for anyone who plays contact sports or squash, skis or regularly uses a trampoline. Under 18s on our scheme receive similar benefits and only pay £3.50 per month. Adults under our membership pay £23.50 per month.
Special care taken and time allowed for anxious or phobic patients.
The Fees
The financial side is dealt with by DPAS, a company that specialises in running dental memberships. They collect a Direct Debit of £23.50 per adult Member each month, while the monthly fee for child membership is £3.50. There is a £10 one off registration fee when joining the practice for the first month.
Appointment Cancellation
We have lost 275.3 hours last year to missed appointments.
Scheduled appointments must be cancelled/rescheduled at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment time. Any patient who fails to arrive for a scheduled appointment will be asked to pay half of the appointment value:
For example: Missed examination appointment: £20
Missed hygienist appointment: £40
Missed treatment appointment: Halve the treatment cost
Discretion will apply to your situation.
Extra Benefits
In addition to managing the finances, DPAS insure each Member for necessary emergency work done away from the Practice, whether in the UK or abroad. As part of that service they offer two telephone helplines; one for this country and one for when you are abroad, to help you to find a useful emergency dentist nearby.
At home, the Practice has its own emergency number to call for out-of-hours assistance.
Become a Member
If you are interested in our membership please complete the form below with your interest and we will get back to you to start the enrolment process.
Abbey Dental Care
16 High Street
Minster, Kent
CT12 4BU