Independent practice research · Highfield / Portswood

The Dental Group: teeth whitening in Southampton

Highfield practice listing a £420 home kit and £840 surgery-plus-home package, with wheelchair access and ground-floor appointments reported by arrangement.

By Dental Teeth Whitening Dentist editorial desk · Checked 27 October 2026. Research-based profile; no first-hand visit or clinical audit. Unpaid listing, with no referral commission arranged.

The Dental Group: essential information

Practice	The Dental Group
Area	Highfield / Portswood, Southampton
Patient address	6 Brookvale Road, Southampton, SO17 1QL
Telephone	02380 556449
Practice type	Private whitening; other NHS availability not established
Email	Use the official website enquiry form or telephone
Booking	Contact the practice directly; no patient enquiry is sent by this directory
Last checked	27 October 2026

Official website & booking ↗ Call the practice

Whitening options and other dental services

Custom-tray take-home whitening and a light-activated in-surgery option are described. The fee table identifies a separate chair package including a home kit. Brand and exact gel quantity were not verified. Whitening source ↗

Other service categories in the checked practice material: General dentist · Cosmetic dentistry · Dental implants · Composite bonding · Veneers · Teeth straightening · Dental hygienist. Confirm the specific treatment and clinician directly.

Published prices: what does whitening cost?

Home whitening kit	£420
In-surgery whitening including home kit	£840
New patient examination, including two small X-rays	£118

Practice-published reference fees checked 27 October 2026; obtain a personalised written quote and confirm inclusions before paying. Fee source ↗

Finance and payment plans

Three maintenance plans are listed at £257, £334 and £404, with different annual hygiene allowances, an annual examination, necessary X-rays and 20% off further routine treatment except orthodontics. The page is dated February 2023: confirm current prices, payment frequency and whitening eligibility. No current whitening-specific loan APR or credit eligibility was verified.

A routine care membership and a credit agreement are different products. Ask what is included, the total repayable amount, any deposit and cancellation terms. Do not assume a plan includes cosmetic treatment.

Selected dentists, team and experience

Dr Jeffrey John O’Carroll	BDS, University of Witwatersrand 1986; director/principal; GDC 64586
Dr Wal Van Aswegen	Dentist; GDC 72593; degree details not verified in checked team listing

The practice biography reports co-founding in April 1993. Jeffrey O’Carroll qualified in 1986, according to that biography; these are practice-reported dates.

Selected names and GDC numbers are as published by the practice, not a live register check. Team availability changes; verify the treating professional on the GDC register ↗.

Size and facilities

Practice website lists CEREC, implants, orthodontics and hygiene services. Surgery count not verified.

Opening hours, address and accessibility

Published hours: Monday–Friday 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00.

Practice reports free parking, wheelchair access and ground-floor appointments by arrangement. Confirm room and toilet access for your needs.

View address on Google Maps ↗

Patient feedback and review counts

Official selected testimonials praise explanations, support for anxiety and friendly staff. Two describe satisfaction with whitening or braces plus whitening. No reliable aggregate count was verified; these selected accounts are not a representative outcome study.

Awards and recognition

No specific award, category and year for this practice were verified in the checked official material.

Regulatory checks

No CQC rating or current inspection conclusion is asserted by this profile. Check the current provider and location record before relying on an inspection report; older records can be archived after ownership changes.

Questions to ask before booking

Is the assessment, both arches, trays, gel and review included in this whitening quote?
Which clinician will assess me, and what are their current qualifications and GDC registration?
Can you confirm my access requirements and appointment time?

For suitability, limitations and side effects, see our Southampton whitening guidance and speak to a qualified dental professional.

Sources and verification

Official sources checked 27 October 2026. Prices, provider statements and qualifications are attributed to the practice. Missing information is marked rather than estimated.

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