Your dentist will provide you with clinically necessary oral hygiene treatment on the NHS. If you would prefer to see one of our hygienists this would cost you £28.00 for a 20 minute appointment and £52.00 for a 40 minute appointment.

Treatment consists of removing plaque and tartar from the teeth, cleaning out the pockets between the teeth and the gums and polishing the teeth.

There are those patients who have more serious periodontal problems. The dentist can then refer their patient to the hygienist with a view to performing a longer periodontal treatment, known as a prolonged perio or 10c. This consists of three further appointments. This is available on the NHS.

You may see the hygienist without seeing your dentist again within one year of your last check up appointment. You may call reception and make the appointment up to four times in a calendar year. After the year is up, you will have to have a check up with your dentist before making any further appointments with the hygienist. This is because a hygienist only works under the instructions of a dentist and a dentist must check your medical condition every 12 months.

Patients who are not registered with NHS Dentist

It is possible for another dentist’s patient to see our hygienist. Your dentist would have to complete the form PH2 which we have prepared to make things simple. This would constitute a referral to our hygienist, thereby complying with the General Dental Council regulations. This can be downloaded here and faxed back to us on 0207 610 1110.

You can then call us to make your appointment (these can be multiple within one year of the date of referral) and pay £28 for a 20 minute and £52 for a 40 minute appointment.

Payment must be made by credit card in advance and is only refundable if 24 hours notice is given (8 working hours). For appointments on Monday, a cancellation must be made by the preceding Friday lunchtime (1pm). You will forfeit your payment if this is not done.

There is an accompanying explanatory leaflet, PH1 which can also be downloaded here and should be read carefully for full conditions.