A quick guide to working as an associate
This advice gives an overview of working as a dental associate.
More about A quick guide to working as an associateAssociateships
Associateships overview
Advice on associateships in dentistry.
Understanding your income
As a dental associate, understanding your income is essential for managing your finances and ensuring transparency in your earnings; whether you are working in a private practice, under an NHS contract, or a mix of both.
More about Understanding your incomeYour 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 brandDentist 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 payPlanned leave from the practice
Discover how dental associates can manage planned leave professionally. Learn about autonomy, contractual obligations, and best practices for smooth operations.
More about Planned leave from the practiceLocums 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 associatesHow to negotiate your associate agreement
Whether you are reviewing your first associate agreement or renegotiating terms of an existing contract, understanding how to approach the conversation can make all the difference.
More about How to negotiate your associate agreementNegotiating your UDA rate in England: Practical guidance for associates
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 negotiating the Units of Dental Activity (UDA) rate to which your licence fee is applied.
More about Negotiating your UDA rate in England: Practical guidance for associatesWorking as an associate after a practice sale
The following guidance outlines key considerations to help associates protect their position and establish a clear, professional relationship with a new practice owner.
More about Working as an associate after a practice sale
For associates based in England
Negotiating your UDA rate
Are you an associate member practising NHS dentistry in England? Our latest advice, exclusively for BDA members, can help you confidently renegotiate your Units of Dental Activity (UDA) rate 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 negotiating the UDA rate to which your licence fee is applied.
