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As a complement to our wide range of detailed written advice, we have produced a series of short videos where our experts share their insight on the business matters you ask us about most frequently - from partnerships and complaints handling to financial management and long-term leave.
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UDA value checker

Understanding the financial details of England's NHS dental contract can be challenging, even for experienced professionals. Our exclusive UDA value checking tool helps members compare their practice to local and national averages, supporting confident and informed choices.
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Safeguarding patients

Safeguarding practices reduce the opportunities for children and adults to experience abuse and neglect. This advice outlines current expectations on safeguarding practice for members of the dental team.

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Private practice

Moving to private practice in Northern Ireland

What to consider if you are thinking of moving from Health Service dentistry to private practice.

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Personal finances

Investment planning and asset allocation

A step-by-step framework to investment planning and asset allocation - kindly provided by our trusted partners Chase de Vere

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Managing and informing patients

Supporting Muslim dental patients observing Ramadan

Practical advice on anticipating and meeting patient needs during the month of fasting.

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Managing and informing patients

Safety precautions during out-of-hours care and domiciliary visits

Providing urgent care outside standard working hours or in a domiciliary setting comes with additional risks.

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Managing and informing patients

Managing abusive patients

Abusive behaviour from patients is an increasing concern for dental professionals. There are differences in protocols when managing NHS and private patients relating to contractual obligations, and variations across the UK nations. However, a fundamental principle remains: no member of the dental team should be subjected to abuse.

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NHS contracts and tendering

Running out of UDAs before the end of the year in England and Wales

Here are our recommendations to avoid exhausting NHS activity before the end of the year.

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Health, safety and risk assessment

Using dental amalgam in the UK

This advice provides information on the use of dental amalgam in the UK.

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Pensions

Annual allowance for tax year 2023/24

We outline the specifics of the 2023-24 Self Assessment tax return, and the complexities relating to the annual allowance.

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Associateships

Receiving 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.

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Business management

Paying the New Patient Premium to associates

The New Patient Premium has a cash value and that payment is converted into UDAs and these can be claimed against the contract value. This should mean that associates are paid for the NPP UDAs in exactly the same way you are for other UDAs.

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Associateships

Associates seeking a pay rise (England)

Our advice can help you 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 better pay.

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