Understanding regulations for mixed NHS and private practice

Len is Head of BDA Indemnity, a general dental practitioner, foundation trainer and practice owner. He has 21 years’ experience as a dento-legal advisor supporting dentists with complaints, clinical and regulatory issues, and clinical negligence claims. He is lead lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire teaching on the MA in Dental Law and Ethics. He has authored and co-authored two books: “Understanding NHS dentistry” and “Dental Law and Ethics” and has contributed legal and ethical content to a number of text books, journals and websites. He regularly shares his wisdom on NHS regulations and contract reform and has both dental and legal qualifications. 

Bindiya graduated from King's College London in 2011 and has worked in general practice since then. She has extensive experience in both NHS and private clinical dentistry. In 2018 she completed her Masters in Dental Law & Ethics, where her dissertation focused on the impact of regulation on newly qualified dentists.

Alongside her clinical role, Bindiya works as a Practice Advisor for a dental compliance company – helping practices ensure they adhere to guidance laid out by the GDC, CQC and other regulators. She previously worked as a Fitness to Practice panelist for the Dental Professional Hearing Service for several years, which has given her significant insight into the legal and ethical matters faced by today’s dentists.

Bindiya has also volunteered her time to various charitable organisations. Some, like the Dentist’s Health Support Programme which helps dentists dealing with mental health concerns and/or addiction, are linked to the industry. Others, like The Rights Collective – a charity which seeks to give marginalised South Asian women a voice, justice and equity, pertain to wider social issues.