Spread the cost of your routine dental care over 12 months with affordable monthly payments from as little as £15.70. Denplan membership means no surprise bills, predictable budgeting, and the peace of mind that your essential dental care is covered.
A common concern among patients is the unforeseen costs of dental treatment. A1 Dental Surgery has teamed up with Denplan to enable patients to spread these costs across the year with affordable monthly direct debits from as little as £15.70 per month.
Denplan payment plans are provided by Simplyhealth Professionals, the UK’s leading dental payment plan specialist. Whether you choose Denplan Essentials or Denplan Care, signing up means you pay a fixed monthly fee that includes all your essential dental care, along with discounts on certain treatments and the option of worldwide emergency cover.
Knowing that your dental care is paid for makes you less likely to skip appointments, and therefore less likely to require invasive treatment. Peace of mind and great oral health.
Predictable budgeting: Know exactly what you’re paying monthly with no surprise bills for routine care. Your dental costs become a fixed monthly expense like your phone bill.
Worldwide dental emergency cover: If you have a dental emergency whilst travelling abroad, Denplan provides cover for immediate treatment. This alone can be worth the membership fee.
Priority appointments: Denplan members often get priority scheduling. Need an appointment quickly? Membership helps.
Regular preventive care: Paying monthly makes it psychologically easier to attend regular check-ups and hygiene appointments rather than putting them off. This improves your long-term dental health.
Spreads costs evenly: Rather than paying £150 twice a year for check-ups and hygiene (£300 annual lump sums), you pay £25-30 monthly. Much easier to manage.
10% discount on major treatments: All laboratory-based treatments (crowns, bridges, dentures), fillings, and other dental work receive a 10% reduction.
| What’s Included | Denplan Essentials | Denplan Care |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | From £15.70 | From £25–45 |
| Routine Dental Care | ||
| Clinical examinations (2 per year) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oral cancer screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Small X-rays when necessary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency assessment & pain relief | ✓ | ✓ |
| Treatment planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hygiene Appointments (2 per year) | ||
| Scale and polish | ✓ | ✓ |
| Periodontal advice | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preventive techniques | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restorative Treatment | ||
| All necessary fillings | X (10% discount) | ✓ Included |
| Additional X-rays as needed | X (10% discount) | ✓ Included |
| Root canal treatment | X (10% discount) | ✓ Included |
| Tooth extractions | X (10% discount) | ✓ Included |
| Discounts on Additional Work | ||
| 10% off crowns, bridges, dentures | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10% off fillings (if needed) | ✓ | N/A (included) |
| 10% off all other dental work | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10% off extra hygienist visits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Cover | ||
| Worldwide accident & trauma insurance | Optional add-on | ✓ Included |
| Emergency call-out insurance (worldwide) | Optional add-on | ✓ Included |
| Redundancy protection | ✗ | ✓ Included |
| Best For: | Healthy teeth, occasional treatment needs | Regular fillings/treatment needs |
Denplan isn’t for everyone. Here’s how to decide if it’s worth joining.
Denplan makes financial sense if:
Denplan probably isn’t worth it if:
During your consultation at our Canterbury practice on London Road, we’ll assess your oral health and recommend whether Denplan makes financial sense for your specific situation.
We take the time to understand your medical history, assess your dental health, and create a treatment plan that works for your budget and timeline. Your smile is your story, and every story deserves individual attention.
Dr Banvir's MSc in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry represents specialist-level training you'd typically need referrals to access. His three years working in Maxillo-Facial Surgery means he's handled complex cases most general dentists never see.
Digital X-rays with minimal radiation. Intraoral cameras so you can see exactly what we're seeing. Comprehensive record-keeping that tracks changes over time. We invest in technology because it genuinely improves your experience and treatment outcomes.
Generations of Canterbury families have trusted us with their dental health. That kind of loyalty doesn't come from flashy marketing. It comes from delivering quality care consistently over decades.
Dental anxiety is far more common than you think. We work at your pace, explain everything before we begin, and create an environment where you feel in control. Many of our most nervous patients now attend regular check-ups without that familiar dread.
Take control of your dental costs with predictable monthly payments that cover your routine care.
Call 01227 765 851 to discuss Denplan membership. We’ll assess your oral health and provide your exact monthly cost for Essentials or Care.
New patients: Call 01227 765 851 to register and discuss Denplan membership options.
Existing patients: Book online, call, or speak to reception about joining Denplan.
We’ll help you understand which plan suits your dental health and budget. Your membership won’t start until the following month, giving you time to prepare your first payment.
Denplan Essentials covers your routine care (check-ups, hygiene, emergency assessment) with 10% discounts on treatment. Worldwide emergency cover is optional.
Denplan Care includes routine care PLUS restorative treatment (fillings, root canal, extractions) and includes worldwide emergency cover as standard rather than optional. Redundancy protection is also included.
Denplan Care costs more monthly but covers more treatment. During your consultation, we'll assess your oral health and recommend which plan makes financial sense for your specific situation.
Yes, Denplan membership is flexible. You can cancel with appropriate notice (typically one month). However, if you cancel mid-year, you won't have paid for a full year's routine care, so you may need to settle outstanding treatment costs.
No. Denplan covers clinically necessary routine and restorative care. Cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening, veneers purely for aesthetics, or Invisalign for cosmetic reasons aren't included. However, Denplan members receive a 10% discount on these treatments.
For Denplan Essentials members, you'll pay for treatment as needed but receive a 10% discount as a member. For Denplan Care members, most routine restorative work is included, but major treatments (crowns, implants, extensive work) are paid separately with your 10% member discount.
No, Denplan membership is practice-specific. Your membership covers treatment at A1 Dental Surgery only. However, the worldwide emergency insurance (if included or added) covers you for emergency treatment anywhere in the world whilst travelling.
If you have a dental emergency whilst abroad (knocked out tooth, severe pain, broken restoration), Denplan's emergency insurance covers immediate treatment costs up to policy limits. You contact Denplan's emergency line, they direct you to local treatment, and costs are covered or reimbursed according to policy terms.
Missed payments can result in membership suspension. Contact us immediately if you're having difficulty making payments. We can discuss options including pausing membership temporarily or adjusting your plan level.
Your monthly fee is reviewed annually based on your dental health. If your oral health improves significantly, your monthly cost might decrease. If your treatment needs increase, it might rise. We'll always discuss changes with you before adjusting your fee.
Yes, children can join Denplan. Their monthly costs are typically lower than adults due to simpler treatment needs. However, most children qualify for free NHS dental care, which might be more cost-effective than Denplan membership. We'll help you decide what makes financial sense for your family.
Your discount is applied automatically. When you need treatment beyond what's included in your membership, we quote you the full price and then apply your 10% Denplan member discount. You see the reduction on your treatment plan and invoice.
Our practice is centrally located on London Road in Canterbury (near Canterbury East Station with on-site parking and free parking on Temple Road), making regular Denplan check-ups and hygiene appointments convenient whether you're local or travelling from Deal, Dover, or Ramsgate.
