Know Before You Go: Private Dental Screening at an NHS Price

Dental care should not begin with guesswork. It should begin with information.

That is why DentalSavers is introducing a new private dental screening designed around three things people need most: affordability, convenience and control.

For just £27.90—the same as the current NHS Band 1 patient charge in England—you can receive an AI-supported visual screening of your teeth, followed by professional review and a clear report showing what has been observed.

Every tooth imaged. Every usable image analysed. A clearer idea of what to do next.

Private screening without the usual private price

Cost is one of the biggest barriers to dental care. Even booking an initial private appointment can feel like opening the door to an unknown expense.

DentalSavers gives you an affordable place to start. The screening costs £27.90 and does not commit you to treatment. You receive useful information first, then decide whether you need to see a dentist and where you would like to go.

It is private access at an NHS price.

Convenient by design

The screening is designed to take approximately 10–15 minutes at a participating location. A guided series of dental images is captured and securely submitted for analysis, without requiring a conventional treatment appointment.

That makes it suitable for busy individuals, couples, families, workplaces and community settings. It fits around everyday life and provides a convenient first step for people who have delayed seeking care or simply want a better understanding of their oral health.

Your mouth. Your information. Your decision.

Most people cannot properly see their own back teeth or recognise the early signs of a developing problem. That creates uncertainty: concerns may be ignored, while harmless changes may cause unnecessary worry.

Your DentalSavers report provides a visual record of the areas screened and highlights anything that may deserve closer professional attention. It can help you decide whether to arrange an appointment and have a more informed conversation when you do.

Instead of going in blind, you can know before you go.

Proven technology—not an AI experiment

The screening uses KELLS technology adapted for DentalSavers in the UK. KELLS says its AI has been trained using tens of thousands of clinical dental images, with licensed dental professionals involved in training and validating its evaluations.

The wider science is also well established. Peer-reviewed research and systematic reviews have demonstrated the potential of AI-assisted dental photography and smartphone imaging to identify visible concerns and support accessible community screening.

KELLS technology has already been used in professional, workplace and community programmes, including collaborations with dental-benefit providers, teledentistry services and oral-screening specialists.

Supporting dentists, not replacing them

The service is a screening—not a substitute for a comprehensive clinical examination, diagnosis, necessary X-rays or treatment from a registered dental professional.

Its purpose is to provide an accessible first look, identify possible areas of concern and help you make a more informed decision about your next step.

Private screening. Proven technology. Professional review. An NHS-level price.

That is a smarter place to start.