Dental Membership Plans in Leith, Edinburgh
A simple monthly payment that covers your routine dental care and makes private treatment more affordable throughout the year. No insurance, no claims, no surprises.
OVERVIEW
Newkirkgate Dental Care at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5LA offers dental membership plans administered by DPAS, starting from £21.50 per month. Level 1 includes two oral health assessments per year, hygiene appointments, all routine small radiographs, routine oral cancer screening at every visit and 10% off standard private treatments. Plans are paid by monthly direct debit with one month’s notice required to cancel. The membership plan is not dental insurance. To join or find out more, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
A Smarter Way to Look After Your Teeth
Most people understand that regular dental care matters. The check-up every twelve months, the hygiene appointment, the occasional X-ray. But when each of those visits comes with a separate bill, it is easy for cost to become the reason they get postponed, or skipped altogether.
A membership plan removes that friction. You pay a fixed amount by direct debit each month and your routine care is covered. The check-ups, the hygiene appointments, the radiographs, all included. And because you are already invested in the plan, you are more likely to actually attend those appointments, which is exactly what your teeth need.
There is no insurance involved. No claims forms, no exclusions, no small print about pre-existing conditions. It is a straightforward arrangement between you and the practice, administered through DPAS, that makes your routine dental care predictable, affordable and easy to plan around.
We offer two plan levels to suit different patient needs. Level 1 covers the essentials. Level 2 adds more frequent hygiene care for patients who benefit from regular professional cleaning. Both include a 10% discount on all standard private treatments throughout the year.
Our Membership Plan Options
Level 1: From £21.50 per month
The right plan for patients who want their routine preventive care covered and a discount on everything else.
What’s Included | |
Oral health assessments | 2 per year |
Hygiene appointments | Included |
Routine small radiographs | All included |
Oral cancer screening | At every visit |
Discount on standard private treatments | 10% off |
Level 2 — price to be confirmed
Everything in Level 1, with enhanced hygiene provision for patients who need more frequent professional cleaning.
What’s Included | |
Oral health assessments | 2 per year |
Hygiene appointments | Included — frequency to be confirmed |
Routine small radiographs | All included |
Oral cancer screening | At every visit |
Discount on standard private treatments | 10% off |
Full Level 2 inclusions and current pricing are available from our reception team. Ask when you call or at your next appointment.
How the Membership Plan Works
Monthly Direct Debit: Your plan fee is collected by monthly direct debit, administered by DPAS. There are no upfront costs and no joining fee. Your first payment is taken when you register and continues on the same date each month thereafter.
Using Your Plan: Once registered, your plan benefits are available immediately. Simply book your check-up and hygiene appointments as normal, let reception know you are a plan member when you arrive, and your covered appointments are taken care of. Your 10% discount applies automatically at the time of treatment for any standard private treatments throughout the year.
Cancellation: One month’s notice is required to cancel your plan. There are no penalties for cancelling and no long-term commitment required.
Important Note: The membership plan is not dental insurance. It does not cover the cost of dental treatment beyond the specific items listed in your plan inclusions. Any treatment needed beyond what the plan covers is charged at private rates, with your 10% plan discount applied.
Who Benefits Most From a Membership Plan?
The membership plan makes the most sense for patients who are already committed to regular preventive dental care and want to make it predictable and affordable.
Private patients: If you are already paying privately for your check-ups and hygiene appointments, a membership plan almost certainly represents better value than paying individually for each visit. The 10% discount on private treatments adds further value throughout the year.
Patients considering going private: If you are currently an NHS patient thinking about moving to private care for a better experience, a membership plan is a straightforward and affordable way to make that transition. Your check-ups and hygiene appointments are covered and you access private care at a reduced rate.
Patients with a history of dental problems: Regular check-ups and hygiene appointments are the single most effective way to catch problems early, before they become expensive. If you have had fillings, gum disease or other issues in the past, keeping on top of your routine care is the best investment you can make. A plan makes that easier.
Patients who want to budget for dental care: If unpredictable dental bills make you uncomfortable, a plan replaces the uncertainty with a fixed monthly cost that you can plan around.
Membership Plan vs Paying as You Go
Membership Plan | Pay as You Go | |
Check-up cost | Included in monthly fee | Charged per visit |
Hygiene appointment | Included in monthly fee | Charged per visit |
Routine X-rays | Included | Charged per visit |
Private treatments | 10% discount applied | Full private rate |
Monthly predictability | Fixed monthly payment | Variable cost |
Commitment | One month’s notice to cancel | None |
NHS treatment | Not affected | Not affected |
About DPAS
The Newkirkgate Dental Care membership plan is administered by DPAS, one of the UK’s leading dental plan administrators. DPAS manages the direct debit collection, patient plan records and plan administration on behalf of the practice.
Joining the plan involves completing a registration form and direct debit mandate authorising DPAS to collect the monthly plan fee. Your plan benefits are managed through the practice and your relationship for your dental care remains entirely with Newkirkgate Dental Care.
Full plan terms and conditions are available from our reception team and on request.
No sure where to begin? Just give us a ring.
Finance for Treatment Beyond Your Plan
Your membership plan covers routine preventive care and includes a 10% discount on standard private treatments. For more significant private treatments such as dental implants, Invisalign, veneers or facial aesthetics, patient finance through Tabeo is also available, allowing you to spread the cost into manageable monthly payments.
Plan members benefit from the 10% plan discount on standard treatments in addition to any finance arrangement for larger cases.
REGISTRATION
Register With Newkirkgate Dental Care
Whether you’re new to Leith, new to Edinburgh, or just long overdue a visit, we’d love to have you. We’re accepting new NHS and private patients right now, and getting registered takes just a few minutes. Once you’re with us, we’ll take care of everything else.
- Free NHS check-up every 12 months, no bill at the end
- Same-day emergency slots held back for registered patients every day
- Open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings
- Every member of our team is trained to work with nervous patients
- NHS and private care, the same warm welcome either way
We’re inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street, right next to Boots. Walk in, give us a call, or register online, whichever feels easiest.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Membership Plan
Level 1 of the membership plan, from £21.50 per month, includes two oral health assessments per year, hygiene appointments, all routine small radiographs, oral cancer screening at every visit and a 10% discount on all standard private treatments. Level 2 includes additional hygiene appointments — contact the practice on 0131 554 3509 for current Level 2 pricing and full inclusions.
No. The membership plan is not dental insurance. It is a simple payment plan that covers specific routine treatments included in your plan and gives you a discount on other private treatments. There are no claims to make, no exclusions for pre-existing conditions and no policy documents to navigate. It is a straightforward arrangement between you and the practice, administered by DPAS.
Yes. The membership plan is open to both new and existing patients. You do not need to have attended the practice before joining. To register, simply contact our reception team on 0131 554 3509 or ask at your first appointment and we will get everything set up.
The membership plan is a private dental plan and covers private dental care. It does not affect your entitlement to NHS treatment if you are registered as an NHS patient. NHS and private care can sit alongside each other at the practice — your dentist will always be clear about which treatments are available on the NHS and which are private, with the plan discount applying to the private element.
One month's written notice is required to cancel your plan. Notice can be given to our reception team in writing, by email at smile@newkirkgatedental.co.uk or by contacting DPAS directly. There are no cancellation fees and no long-term commitment required. Full terms and conditions are available from the reception team.