What is a Dental Care Plan?

Our care plans are DPAS Dental Plans, administered by DPAS Limited.

The Dental Care Plan is a budgeting scheme which allows you to spread the costs of your dental care with predictive monthly payments. We offer a range of Care Plans where the cost of your examinations, X-rays and hygienist visits are evenly spread throughout the year in affordable monthly payments.

Why Join a Care Plan?

The Care Plan promotes regular visits to the dentist and hygienist. With regular attendance we can identify and treat your dental needs sooner and with minimum intervention, reducing complicated and lengthy treatments.

Further Benefits include

  • Prevents large unexpected bills
  • Encourages good Dental Health
  • Access to the Worldwide Dental Emergency Assistance Scheme for dental emergencies and injuries at home or abroad (see note below)
  • Access to a 24 hour dental emergency helpline 365 days per year
  • Family group discounts available

Our dental plans are administered by DPAS Limited (registered in England and Wales No. 03247652, registered office Cambrian Works, Gobowen Road, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1HS). Plan fees are collected monthly by Direct Debit; a one-off £10 registration fee is included in your first payment. Plan members are eligible to request assistance from the Worldwide Dental Emergency Assistance Scheme, which is operated by Worldwide Assistance Ltd (Company No. 10907861) on a wholly discretionary basis. The Worldwide Dental Emergency Assistance Scheme is not an insurance product and is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Pay as You Go

With our pay as you go option you pay as and when you visit the dentist/hygienist.

In proposing your treatment plan we will always take account of your own wishes. We will explain options, where appropriate, and all costs involved so that you can make an informed choice. Treatment will only commence with your consent.

Please use the Private Fee Guide as an indication of the likely cost of your treatment. Fees correct at September 2026. You will always receive a written estimate before treatment begins.

Invoices must be settled on the day of your appointment, unless agreed differently by the dentist. If you would like to talk about paying for a larger course of treatment in stages, please ask at reception.

Please contact us should you require further information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Private fee guide

DescriptionPay As You GoDental Care Plan
New Patient Consultation£105£105
Routine Examination£69Inclusive
Brief Examination (no X-rays)£40-50Inclusive
Routine Hygiene treatmentfrom £79Inclusive
Extended Hygiene treatment(often with LA)from £97-190Not Included
Small X-ray£20Inclusive
Amalgam (Metal) Fillingsfrom £85Inclusive
White (Composite) Fillingsfrom £95Inclusive
Extractionsfrom £110Inclusive
Root Fillingsfrom £300 - £550Inclusive
CrownPOALab fee only
DenturesPOALab fee only
Out of Hours Call Out£180first £15
Worldwide Dental Emergency Assistance SchemeN/AInclusive
Whitening (both arches) Home£350N/A
Whitening (both arches) Surgery£895N/A
Cancellation fee (less than 24 hrs)from £40

Southwoods Care Plans (DPAS) – monthly fees

Comprehensive Care Plan
Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat D Cat E
£29.78 £39.77 £44.63 £57.97 £69.74
Essentials Care Plan
Level 1Level 2
£28.70£42.59
Maintenance Care Plan
Level 1Level 2Level 3
£18.37 £25.54 £26.47

All plan fees are per person, per month, by Direct Debit. Fees correct at September 2026.

Discount Available

2 Family Members 5%
3 Family Members 10%
4 Family Members 15%