Westport Dental Practice: 

NHS or Private

Whilst still remaining committed to the NHSwe are unable to take on any new NHS patients at this time.

We provide a wide range of Private Treatments including white fillings, tooth whitening, implant restorations and other advanced procedures. A full list of our Private fees is available on request.

All our dentists also are registering new patients onto our Private Dental Plan

Robin Thompson only treats patients on a Private basis and should you wish to see him then you would need to join our Dental plan.

Any treatment offered will be discussed and agreed with you in advance and estimates will be given.

A Full NHS & Private Price List is displayed in the waiting room.

Westport Private Dental Plan

What does our plan include?

Level One cover costs £10.64 per month and covers:

• 2 dental examinations per year

Level Two cover costs £16.90 per month and covers:

• 2 dental examinations per year

• 2 hygiene appointments per year

• 10% discount on most treatment fees

Level Three cover costs £22.98 per month and covers:

• 2 dental examinations per year

• 4 hygiene appointments per year

• 10% discount on most treatment fees

All levels additionally cover:

• all small x-rays

• priority emergency appointments

• routine oral cancer screening

• diet & oral hygiene advice

• membership card with 24 hour helpline numbers for dental emergencies at home or abroad

• worldwide Supplementary Dental Injury and Emergency Insurance

Patients Exempt from paying for NHS Dental Treatments

If you think that you may be exempt from paying for NHS treatment then please inform the Dentist before starting treatment and provide proof of exemption.

If you are receiving any of the following then you may be exempt from payment:

Income Support, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance,

Pension Credit guarantee credit, Income Related Employment Support Allowance, Tax Credit, Universal Credit

Pregnant, Had a baby in the last 12 months, Under 26years old, Have an HC2 certificate.

Paying for Treatment

Patients are asked to pay for their treatment at each appointment. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, debit or credit card, however we prefer debit or credit card. We are sorry, but due the the very high charges from American Express, we do not accept their cards.

Appointments

If you are unable to keep an appointment, please give us at least 24 hours notice. If you miss an appointment without providing prior notice, a charge will be made.

Emergency Appointments

The practice has time set aside everyday for emergency appointments. If you call the practice first thing in the morning we will make every effort to offer you an appointment the same day.

Out of Hours Care

Out with the normal practice hours, emergency care is covered and provided by NHS 24. This can be accessed by calling NHS 24 on: 111

Access and Facilities

The practice does not have any off street parking, however there is a parking bay directly outside the practice which you can park in for up to 30 minutes and across the road where there is no time limit. Both of these are free to park in.

We can accommodate wheelchairs in the practice. Access is either using our portable ramp at the main entrance or using the lane at the side of the practice.

We have a toilet which has been adapted for use by disabled people.

We have a child’s area with some books. This is not supervised and parents are responsible for their own children. Children cannot be left in the waiting room during parents treatment appointments.

Practice Policies

The Practice has a number of policies to ensure that we provide the best possible care for our patients.

All patient information is processed in line with the Data Protection Act 1998, and is treated with the strictest confidence.

Please call us on +44 1506 842748+44 1506 842748 or use our contact form.