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You do dentistry, we help you with associateships
In this section you will find advice and support on associateships in dentistry, including our popular UDA value checker, contract checking services and more.
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New: Dental market insight report 2025
Dentists working in general practice are uniquely exposed to changes in the economy. Our new report gives you the latest information on associate earnings, costs facing practices and pay of your DCP colleagues. We’ve identified the ICBs with the highest and lowest UDAs, and analysed both NHS and private revenue.

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Associate contract reviews
We can review your associate contract as part of any membership package. Our standard turn-around time is 10 working days, however please note that during busy periods it may be a little longer.

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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For extra and expert members
Contact our associateships team
We support members on a wide range of matters related to associateships, including pay and contracts. If you're an Extra or Expert member, you have access to unlimited one-to-one advice from us via phone or email, in addition to the online guidance.

Collection of articles
Associates collection
This collection of articles from BDJ In Practice brings together recent articles of interest to Associates working in UK dental practices. Covering all aspects of life as an Associate, it provides a convenient update on current hot topics in UK dentistry.
