Information and guidance for practice owners and associates providing NHS dentistry in England.
Guidance for practice owners on the NHS dental contract changes in England taking effect in April 2026, and what they mean for service delivery, activity, and remuneration.
More about NHS dental contract changes in England from April 2026: Guide for practice ownersGuidance for associates on the NHS dental contract changes in England taking effect in April 2026, and how it will impact your working environment and remuneration.
More about NHS dental contract changes in England from April 2026: Guide for associatesGuidance on the key clauses of the NHS General Dental Services (GDS) Contract in England. You should always read your contract, but we have highlighted the provisions that commonly affect how practices operate and manage their contractual responsibilities.
More about Guide to NHS dental standard contract terms in EnglandGuidance on how NHS dental services are commissioned and funded in England, including the structure of the General Dental Services (GDS) contract and Personal Dental Services (PDS) agreement.
More about NHS dentistry in England: Contracts, charges, and paymentsGuidance on the rules and responsibilities that apply when accepting and treating NHS dental patients, including communication, treatment planning, charging, referrals, and managing missed appointments.
More about Accepting and treating NHS dental patientsGuidance on the NHS dental performers list in England, including eligibility, applying to join, ongoing obligations, reviews, appeals, and leaving the list. This list is administered on behalf of NHS England by Primary Care Support England (PSCE).
More about NHS dental performers list in EnglandThe unscheduled care mandate in NHS dentistry in England will introduce significant changes to how urgent and unplanned care is delivered and funded from April 2026.
More about Managing NHS unscheduled care activity in EnglandAdvice on how practices should manage non-attendance under the NHS in England and how best to mitigate the impact on your business.
More about Managing non-attendance in dental practices providing NHS care in EnglandGuidance for practice owners on year one of the NHS dental quality improvement programme, including focus areas, implementation steps, and review.
More about NHS dental quality improvement programme: Year one (2026-7)Guidance for dental practice owners on NHS appraisal requirements, including responsibilities for self-employed clinicians, eligibility, funding arrangements, and record-keeping obligations.
More about NHS appraisals for dental practice owners in EnglandGuidance for dental practices in England on NHS activity reviews and inspections, including the role of the NHS Business Services Authority and Integrated Care Boards in monitoring compliance and contractual delivery.
More about Dental activity reviews and NHS practice inspections in EnglandInformation for dental practices providing NHS care in England on how to comply with the reasonable adjustment requirements by 30 September 2026.
More about Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag guidance for dental practicesGuidance for dental contractors on resolving disputes over the terms of the General Dental Services (GDS) Contracts and Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreements in England.
More about Resolving NHS dental contract disputes in EnglandGuidance on a practical way for practices and associates to approach the Urgent Dental Care Incentive Scheme, suggesting a fair method for distributing any additional income earned through urgent care activity.
More about Urgent Dental Care Incentive Scheme paymentsAdvice on what to do if you are considering terminating your NHS dental contract in England.
More about Terminating your NHS dental contract in EnglandIf you hold an NHS contract, your Primary Care Organisation (PCO) will be monitoring your performance, and act on any concerns. Underperformance can lead to financial recovery – also known as clawback.
More about NHS contract monitoring and clawback in England and WalesHere are our recommendations to avoid exhausting NHS activity before the end of the year.
More about Running out of UDAs before the end of the year in England and WalesThis advice guides you through the commissioning and tendering process of NHS dental services in England and Wales.
More about Tendering in England and Wales