The way NHS contracts are won and administered is different across the UK's nations. Find out how it works where you are.
This advice provides a general guide to General Dental Services (GDS) and Personal Dental Services (PDS) in England and Wales and an overview of the contracting arrangements for dentists providing NHS dental services.
More about NHS dentistry in England and WalesThis advice is about NHS standard GDS contracts and PDS agreements used by Primary care organisations (PCOs) in the dental practice in England and Wales.
More about NHS GDS guide to standard contract - England and WalesIf 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 WalesAdvice about disputes regarding GDS contract or PDS agreement in the dental practice, the process described in the governing legislation for England and Wales.
More about NHS dispute resolution in England and WalesAdvice about NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) reviews, including 28-day reattendance, Band 3 activity and mid-year / year-end contract reconciliation.
More about NHS BSA dental activity reviewThis advice guides you through the commissioning and tendering process of NHS dental services in England and Wales.
More about Tendering in England and WalesThis advice provides guidance on the main regulations, terms and conditions of service for working in the HSC general dental services (GDS) in Northern Ireland.
More about Health Service dentistry in Northern IrelandGuidance on the main regulations and terms and conditions of service for working in the NHS General Dental Services (GDS) in Scotland.
More about NHS dentistry in ScotlandInformation for dentists who wish to apply for a Vocational Training number in Scotland on the grounds of experience and training.
More about Applying for a Dental Vocational Training Number via equivalence in ScotlandGuidance 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 payments