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.
Associates self-employment status
This advice gives an overview on the various employment statuses of associates in a dental practice.
More about Associates self-employment statusDentist 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 payLocums 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 associatesNegotiating 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 associatesReceiving New Patient Premium payments as an associate
From March 2024, NHS England has paid a New Patient Premium (NPP) to contractors for seeing patients who haven’t been seen in the last 24 months.
More about Receiving New Patient Premium payments as an associateYour 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 brandAssociate agreements: What practices should consider
There are considerations practice owners need to make before drafting an associate agreement. We outline the common factors that can impact on the working relationship between a practice and associates.
More about Associate agreements: What practices should considerHow 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 agreementPlanned 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 practiceWorking 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 saleUnderstanding 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.
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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.
