Concierge dental imaging · London
Oral health screening, consultant dental examination for caries, gum disease and oral cancer.
A comprehensive oral health screening combines dental caries detection, periodontal charting, oral cancer screening, orthodontic assessment and preventive advice. Modern private pathway includes intraoral cameras and digital X-rays.
Why patients choose us
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The right hands
We route you to a consultant dentist — with a full oral health screening, who examines you and who plans the answer decides the next step.
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Often answers same-day
Findings can frequently be discussed immediately, with the written plan to follow.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What a private oral health screening costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
A standard oral health screening in our network: £120–£220, with findings often the same day.
| Appointment type | Indicative range | Typical duration | Report turnaround |
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| Standard oral health screening | £120–£220 | 45 min | Same-day |
| Screening + digital X-rays | £180–£320 | 55 min | Same-day |
| Screening + intraoral photography | £200–£360 | 55 min | Same-day |
| Comprehensive new-patient dental examination | £280–£450 | 60 min | Same visit |
| Screening with oral cancer risk assessment | £220–£400 | 60 min | Same-day |
| Urgent same-week screening | £250–£500 | 45 min | Same-week |
Prices vary by clinic, whether digital X-rays or intraoral photography are added, and whether a full new-patient examination is included. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
Key facts
What an oral health screening actually covers.
The screening is a structured consultant dental oral health exam — caries, periodontal, oral cancer and orthodontic assessment in one appointment.
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Definition
A consultant dental oral health examination — caries, gum disease and oral cancer, in a single appointment.
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What it includes
Caries detection, periodontal charting and structured oral cancer screening.
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Imaging
Digital X-rays and intraoral photography, used selectively.
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BPE charting
Basic periodontal exam sextant-by-sextant scoring, as standard.
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Personalised prevention plan
Written prevention advice tailored to your caries and periodontal risk.
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Oral cancer screening for high risk
Particularly important for smokers and heavy alcohol users — structured mucosal exam every screening.
The journey
From enquiry to plan — what happens, in order.
One clinician from first message to plan — often within days.
Phase 1 · Before your appointment
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
~45 minutes at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
You tell us what’s going on
A short, confidential form. Symptoms, dental history, risk factors, referral or insurer if you have them.
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Before
We come back with a recommendation
Within one working day: whether an oral health screening is the right appointment, which clinic, indicative price. If a screening isn’t the right step, we say so.
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Before
We arrange the appointment
Often same or next day, including evenings and Saturdays. Insurer pre-authorisation handled.
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On the day
Arrival and preparation
No fasting, no preparation. Bring a list of medications and any prior dental records.
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On the day
The screening itself
45 minutes. Dental consultation, extra- and intra-oral examination, BPE periodontal charting, digital X-rays and intraoral photography where indicated.
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On the day
Straight home
No recovery time. Eat, drink and work as normal.
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After
Report and next steps
A written plan usually within 48 hours, with onward oral surgery or head-and-neck oncology pathway if we find significant disease.
Typical end-to-end: 3–7 days. Urgent cases: same day.
What it shows
What an oral health screening picks up.
The screening is designed to catch dental, periodontal and oral cancer disease early — these are the findings we see most.
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Caries (early / advanced)
Detection of early and advanced dental caries on visual, tactile and radiographic examination.
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Gum disease (periodontitis)
BPE-based assessment of gingivitis and periodontitis, with severity graded and plan attached.
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Oral cancer or pre-malignant lesion
Structured oral cancer screening of the mucosa, tongue, floor of mouth and lymph nodes.
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Wisdom-tooth impaction
Assessment of third molars for impaction, symptoms and need for oral surgery review.
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TMJ dysfunction
Evaluation of the temporomandibular joint for pain, clicking and limited opening.
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Malocclusion
Assessment of bite and alignment, with orthodontic referral if indicated.
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Broken or worn teeth
Identifies cracked, chipped or attritional wear that needs restorative planning.
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Red flag: persistent oral ulcer > 3 weeks — 2WW head-and-neck oncology
A non-healing oral ulcer beyond three weeks warrants urgent two-week-wait head-and-neck oncology referral.
Treatment options
What follows an oral health screening.
The screening is the entry point — what each treatment on your plan is actually for.
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Fluoride varnish
Topical fluoride application to remineralise early enamel lesions and reduce caries risk.
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Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns)
Composite fillings, inlays, onlays and crowns to restore decayed, cracked or worn teeth.
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Periodontal treatment (scaling, root planing)
Non-surgical periodontal therapy for gingivitis and moderate periodontitis.
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Wisdom-tooth surgery
Referral for surgical removal of symptomatic or pathological third molars.
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Orthodontics referral
Onward orthodontic assessment for malocclusion, crowding or aesthetic concerns.
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Oral surgery / biopsy
Referral for biopsy of a suspicious lesion or specialist surgical intervention.
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Head-and-neck oncology MDT
Two-week-wait pathway into head-and-neck oncology when malignancy is suspected.
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Structured dental follow-up
A recall schedule tailored to your caries and periodontal risk profile.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of clinics, we picked them.
Partners across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every clinic in our network.
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Consultant dentists with a full oral health screening remit
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Digital X-rays and intraoral photography on-site
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BPE periodontal charting as standard, with written plan
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Onward oral surgery, orthodontic or head-and-neck oncology pathway if significant disease is found
Safety and red flags
A safe examination — with a clear list of when to escalate.
The screening itself is non-invasive. The practical points are what to bring, what to disclose, and the red flags that need urgent onward referral.
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Non-invasive examination
A visual, tactile and photographic assessment — no injections, no drilling at the screening itself.
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Digital X-rays only when indicated
Low-dose digital radiography is used selectively, not routinely, and only when it changes management.
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Oral cancer screening for smokers and heavy alcohol users
Structured mucosal screening is particularly important where tobacco or alcohol raises risk.
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No fasting
Eat, drink and take medication as normal.
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Persistent oral ulcer > 3 weeks is a red flag
A non-healing ulcer beyond three weeks needs urgent two-week-wait head-and-neck oncology review, not a private wait.
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Leukoplakia and erythroplakia
White or red patches that don’t rub off are pre-malignant markers and need specialist assessment.
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A normal screening is not a full clear
A normal screening doesn’t exclude every dental or oral condition — some findings only reveal themselves on imaging or over time.
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Bring prior imaging and dental records
Comparison against previous X-rays and clinical notes materially sharpens the plan.
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Medication review
Bisphosphonates, antiresorptives and anticoagulants materially change the surgical plan and must be disclosed.
Red flags — urgent onward referral
Any of the following should trigger a two-week-wait head-and-neck or oral surgery pathway.
- Oral squamous cell carcinoma
- Persistent oral ulcer > 3 weeks
- Leukoplakia / erythroplakia
- Neck lump with oral lesion
- Non-healing extraction socket
- Facial numbness
- Salivary gland enlargement
- Suspected osteoradionecrosis
- Suspected medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
Reading your report
An oral health report can look intimidating. It isn’t.
Whatever the finding, the report keeps to the same four parts.
A quiet reminder
The report is written for your doctor, not for you — and that’s normal.
If you would like us to talk you through it before your follow-up, just ask.
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History and risk factors
Your details, dental and medical history, and the risk factors — smoking, alcohol, family history — that shape interpretation.
- 02 Technique
Examination and imaging used
Which parts of the examination were performed, and which digital X-rays or intraoral photographs were taken.
- 03 Findings
Caries chart, BPE score, mucosal findings
Tooth-by-tooth caries chart, sextant-by-sextant BPE score, and a description of any mucosal or soft-tissue findings.
- 04 Impression
The plan: read this first
Prevention advice, restorative plan, periodontal plan, and any onward referral — read this first.
Sources
Clinical references used to prepare this guide.
- British Dental Association.
- General Dental Council.
- NICE. Oral health promotion: general dental practice (NG205).
- Public Health England. Delivering better oral health.
Last reviewed 2026-07-30. Next review 2027-07-30. Reviewed by Pulse Atlas Editorial Board, .
Recognised by major UK insurers
Cover depends on your policy and clinic; we confirm with your insurer before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about oral health screening.
Quick answers on cost, referrals, oral cancer screening, recall intervals, and when a suspicious lesion needs urgent onward referral.
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What is an oral health screening?
A comprehensive dental appointment that combines dental caries detection, periodontal (gum) charting, oral cancer screening, orthodontic assessment and preventive advice — the modern private pathway also includes intraoral cameras and digital X-rays.
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Is oral cancer screening included?
Yes. A structured mucosal examination of the tongue, floor of mouth, palate, cheeks and lymph nodes is part of every screening, and is particularly important for smokers and heavy alcohol users.
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How much does a private oral health screening cost in London?
A standard screening is typically £120–£220 in our network; adding digital X-rays, intraoral photography or a comprehensive new-patient examination raises the price. We confirm a firm figure within one working day.
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Do I need a referral?
No. Oral health screenings are self-referral. We can arrange a fast-track private GP if a formal referral is needed for insurance or onward pathway.
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How often should I have an oral health screening?
The recall interval depends on your caries and periodontal risk — typically every 6–12 months for adults, and every 3–12 months for children, in line with NICE NG205 guidance.
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What happens if a suspicious lesion is found?
A non-healing oral ulcer beyond three weeks, leukoplakia, erythroplakia or a suspicious mass triggers a two-week-wait referral to head-and-neck oncology for biopsy and specialist assessment.
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In practice, in London
Why private oral health screening moves differently in London
With oral health screening, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it — not whether the scan is available. On the NHS, oral health screening typically sits behind a triage step and a wait that can stretch from a few weeks into months. In London’s private sector, the same appointment often lands within days. That speed matters when symptoms are disrupting work, sleep, or a plan you’d already committed to — and it’s the single most common reason people call us in the first place.
A private oral health screening pathway in London usually looks like this: an initial consultation, any diagnostics booked at a nearby facility (most within Zone 1 or 2), and a written report sent to you and your GP within a few days. The consultants we work with hold NHS posts alongside their private lists, which keeps the standards consistent across both settings. For oral health screening specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.
There are a lot of consultants in London who can technically handle oral health screening. Fewer who do it week in, week out for the exact question you’re bringing. We spend most of our time working out which is which — and being straight when a different test or a different specialist would serve you better. Everything runs to CQC, GMC and Royal College standards; the choice is about fit, not floor.