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New: Dental market insight report 2025

Dentists working in general practice - be they associates, practice owners and partners, or running practices on behalf of larger groups - are uniquely exposed to changes in the economy. Our new report is essential reading for anyone interested in how the current political and economic context affects general dental practice in the UK.
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Templates, checklists and audits

A one-stop-shop with the templates needed to comply with national standards, exclusively for our Expert members.

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

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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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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Decision making, mental capacity and competency

This advice page outlines how dental practices should support patients in making informed decisions, assess mental capacity, and understand legal safeguards when liberty or autonomy may be restricted.

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Safeguarding adults

Safeguarding adults involves protecting individuals who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to age, disability, or other vulnerabilities.

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Safeguarding children

Safeguarding children means protecting them from harm, abuse, and neglect, and promoting their wellbeing in all environments. Everyone working with or around children has a duty to recognise concerns and take appropriate action to keep them safe.

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Managing and informing patients

Managing patient appointments

Suggestions on successful ways of managing patient appointments in your practice.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding in dental practices

This advice page provides a general outline of safeguarding in dental practices.

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Health, safety and risk assessment

Sharps and inoculation injuries

Advice on how to prevent and manage sharps and inoculation injuries in the dental practice.

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Personal finances

Saving for retirement as a dentist

A guide on financial planning for your retirement - kindly provided by our trusted partners Chase de Vere

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Personal finances

Pensions tax planning for dentists

A guide exploring a key tax planning opportunity - making pension contributions - and how a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) could help you to take control of your pension. Kindly provided by our trusted partners Chase de Vere.

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Personal finances

Taking an income at retirement

A guide to help you understand the key issues and decisions that will affect your income after retiring as a dentist - kindly provided by our trusted partners Chase de Vere.

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Non-clinical career options

Undergraduate teaching

An overview of educating undergraduate dental students.

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Non-clinical career options

Private sector teaching

Speaking in this field can be varied and exciting.

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National standards and regulation

Northern Ireland: RQIA for dental practices 2025-26

The following advice outlines the requirements for dental practices in aligning with the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) standards in Northern Ireland, and includes links to resources available to Expert members to support compliance.

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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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For associates and practice owners

UDA value checker

Understanding the financial details of England's NHS dental contract can be challenging, even for experienced professionals. Our exclusive UDA value checking tool helps members compare their practice to local and national averages, supporting confident and informed choices.
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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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