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Most people believe that tooth decay, gum disease and
tooth loss are an inevitable part of growing older;
but if you know how to take care of your teeth and gums
you should be able to look forward to a healthy mouth,
throughout your life.
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What is Denplan Care?
With Denplan Care your fixed monthly payments help you to
budget for regular, affordable preventive dental care, without
the fear of costly and unexpected bills. For an affordable
monthly payment, Denplan Care provides regular, preventive
dental care and is designed to offer long- term oral health
care for as long as you remain a member.
After an initial assessment, patients are placed into one
of five fee categories set by the dentist. Denplan collects
the monthly payment by direct debit from the patient, and
after allowing for an administration fee, pays the dentist.
The monthly payment entitles the Denplan patient to all regular
treatment and advice needed to maintain oral health. This
includes x-rays and fillings where necessary.
Patients only pay extra for laboratory fees and prescriptions.
What does Denplan cover?
- More time with the dentist. You benefit from having the
treatment you need not the treatment you can afford
- No worries about large unexpected bills, to encourage
regular attendance
- All normal routine dental care including check-ups, fillings,
x-rays and preventive care.
- Preventive care, including help with avoiding gum disease
and tooth decay, scaling and polishing, fluoridation, dietary
and other preventive advice.
- Visit to the hygienist when necessary, scale and polish
and dietary advice
- All necessary treatment, including white fillings where
necessary
- Work involving laboratories, (crowns and bridges), the
time with the Denplan member dentists is covered, so the
patient only pays the laboratory costs.
- Access to Denplan's nation-wide 24 hour emergency helpline
A 24 hour telephone helpline is provided by Denplan for
immediate assistance in case of dental emergencies outside
normal surgery hours, providing peace of mind.
What doesnt Denplan cover?
Denplan does not cover:
- Any referrals to a specialist, this will include Implants,
Orthodontic treatment and referrals for wisdom teeth extraction
- Treatment deemed for cosmetic needs only e.g. Tooth whitening
I need treatment, is it wise to join Denplan?
Denplan Care is a maintenance plan. The patient is only accepted
onto Denplan after they are Dentally fit. All treatment necessary
will have to be completed before registration.
What does it cost?
Our current Denplan charges are listed below. As a guide,
most patients fall into category B.
| YEAR |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
| 2002 |
£10.50 |
£14.00 |
£16.90 |
£22.30 |
£25.50 |
| 2003 |
£10.99 |
£14.80 |
£17.60 |
£23.55 |
£26.50 |
| 2004 |
£11.95 |
£15.40 |
£18.40 |
£24.55 |
£27.50 |
I wish to register on Denplan, what do
I do?
Our practice will carry out a dental assessment that will
also cover aspects of your oral health. Guided by this initial
assessment your dentist will then establish your monthly Denplan
Care payment. The amount of existing dental work determines
the category.
This payment will be collected monthly by direct debit by
Denplan and paid to your dentist. There is also a one-off
registration charge, which is equal to one month's fee, which
is collected with your first monthly payment. You then enter
into a straightforward continuing care contract with your
dentist.
I am already on Denplan and wish to transfer
You should to inform your current Dentist of the change. He
will examine you and provide a leaving assessment. Our practice
will examine you and determine your category, at which point
you can re-register. A new direct debit mandate needs to be
completed. Please remember to cancel your other mandate. This
cannot be done automatically.
I have Denplan through work, is this same?
Corporate Dental plans are different. They are essentially
an Insurance plan. You will be treated as a private patient
and are liable for the practice charges. Denplan will reimburse
these charges. Please bring in your form for the Dentist to
sign, and remember to collect your invoice.
I need to contact Denplan
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Denplan
Denplan is the UK's leading dental health care company.
With Denplan Care your fixed monthly payments help you
to budget for regular, affordable preventive dental
care, without the fear of costly and unexpected bills.
The support that Denplan Practice Teams receive from
Denplan, means that they can spend more time with individual
patients and concentrate on developing a good oral health
routine.
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