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NHS contract changes in England and Wales

Changes to the UDA contract in England and fundamental reforms of the NHS contract in Wales came into effect on 1 April. Whether you are a practice owner or associate member, we are here to support you. Visit our information hubs to find out more.
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Templates, checklists and audits

BDA Expert members have access to our entire library of audits, checklists, and templates - giving you a head start in running safe, compliant and successful practice.

Confidential counselling for members

All our members have access to Health Assured, a confidential service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that are affecting your wellbeing.

Associate contract reviews for dentists

An associate contract review will support you to ensure that you have the right agreement in place and understand it fully. We're here to help.

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NHS appraisals for dental practice owners in England

Guidance for dental practice owners on NHS appraisal requirements, including responsibilities for self-employed clinicians, eligibility, funding arrangements, and record-keeping obligations.

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Associateships

NHS appraisals for dental associates in England

Guidance for dental associates on completing an annual NHS appraisal, including eligibility, documentation requirements, claiming the associated funding, and how payments are received.

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Business management

Skill mix in your practice

Guidance on the benefits and considerations if you are seeking to expand the use of dental care professionals in your practice.

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Medical emergencies

Medical emergencies in dental practices

Guidance for dental practices on preparing for and managing medical emergencies, aligned with Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) standards. Alongside practical training, this will help you to meet your GDC professional responsibilities, and regulatory expectations.

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Health, safety and risk assessment

Significant events

An overview of significant event analysis within the dental practice.

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Private practice

Working with an external dental plan provider

Guidance to help dental practices understand the options available when partnering with an external dental plan provider, including the advantages, disadvantages, and practical considerations involved.

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Business finances

Understanding your dental practice accounts

A guide to help you understand the key financial statements used in dental practice management and how they support effective planning, financial stability, and confident decision-making.

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Private practice

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation and insurance considerations for in-house dental plans

Guidance to help dental practices understand how FCA regulation applies to in-house dental plans, including when insurance triggers FCA oversight and how to remain compliant.

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Private practice

Managing in-house dental payment plans in your practice

Guidance to help dental practices design, implement, and manage an in-house dental payment plan, including key considerations, administration, and capitation-based options.

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Private practice

Introducing dental payment plans in your practice

Clear guidance to help dental practices choose, implement, and manage private dental payment plans, supporting predictable income and long-term patient relationships. 

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Health, safety and risk assessment

Disability discrimination - dentists as service providers

Advice on the steps you need to take to ensure your dental service is accessible, and assess whether you can implement the necessary changes or need to identify alternative arrangements.

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Infection prevention and control

Sepsis

This advice examines how to manage sepsis in dental practices appropriately, including recognising signs and symptoms, management, referral and follow up.

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Wellbeing resources for dentists

Explore support services, counselling, further reading, and resources to help you manage stress, build resilience, and feel more connected. Whether you’re looking for 1:1 help, peer support, or practical tools - you can find everything related to mental health and wellbeing on our wellbeing hub.
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Overseas-qualified dentist? Working towards GDC registration?

Navigating GDC registration can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Affiliate membership gives you the guidance, resources and support to make the process smoother and clearer.
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Check out our bite-size advice videos

As a complement to our wide range of detailed written advice, we have produced a series of short videos where our experts share their insight on the business matters you ask us about most frequently - from partnerships and complaints handling to financial management and long-term leave.
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1-2-1 advice for Extra and Expert members

As an Extra or Expert member, you can rely on unlimited, one-to-one support from our industry experts whenever you need it. Whether you need quick guidance or in-depth support, our expert advisors are here to help.
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HR consultancy services

If you have recruitment and selection pressures, or grievances or disciplinaries looming, we’ll take over. Our HR, practice management and business consultants will listen to your dilemma and design a plan to deal with the issues. Save yourself time and money.
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