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Dentists' legal rights as commercial purchasers

Learn more about the contracts dental practices make with other businesses, suppliers, and tradespeople, including advice on contract law and rights as a commercial buyer.

Overview

Contracts between dental practices and external suppliers or tradespeople are governed by contract law, not consumer law. As a commercial buyer, you generally do not benefit from the same protections that apply to individual consumers.

You should always keep your suppliers of goods and services under review; you may obtain better goods and services elsewhere, or a better price. You must therefore understand your rights to end supply contracts to allow you the flexibility to negotiate the best deals. A regular audit of your contracts with suppliers can help identify opportunities for improvement, both in terms of practice efficiency and profitability.