A quick guide to working as an associate
A summary of how associates can be engaged for their skills and services
More about A quick guide to working as an associateAssociateships
Associateships overview
Advice on associateships in dentistry.
Associates self-employment status
This advice gives an overview on the various employment statuses of associates in a dental practice.
More about Associates self-employment statusAssociates seeking a pay rise (England)
Our advice can help you confidently renegotiate your payments for NHS work where you practice. Understand how the annual pay uplift works, why it doesn't directly benefit associates, and how to build a strong case for better pay.
More about Associates seeking a pay rise (England)Locums for associates
Advice on NHS regulations how you engage a locum to help you meet your contractual obligations to provide dental care to your patients. The arrangements in England and Wales vary from those in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
More about Locums for associatesDentist parental leave and pay
This advice should help you understand your right to parental leave and pay and your professional and contractual obligations.
More about Dentist parental leave and payAssociates leaving a practice
This advice describes your obligations when you leave a dental practice where you are an associate and possible implications imposed by your agreement with the practice owner.
More about Associates leaving a practiceReceiving New Patient Premium payments as an associate
From March 2024, NHS England has paid a New Patient Premium (NPP) to contractors for seeing patients who haven’t been seen in the last 24 months.
More about Receiving New Patient Premium payments as an associateYour personal brand
How do you want your patients to view you as a dentist, and view your practice? Your personal brand can be an opportunity to show your expertise, personality and values.
More about Your personal brandFor associates based in England
Associates seeking a pay rise
Are you an associate member practising NHS dentistry in England? Our latest advice, exclusively for BDA members, can help you confidently renegotiate your payments for NHS work. Understand how the annual pay uplift works, why it doesn't directly benefit associates, and how to build a strong case for better pay.
