Finance

Association responds to Welsh dental fees increase

The British Dental Association (BDA) Wales has warned the Welsh Government’s increase in charges for NHS dentistry must protect vulnerable patients. It is urging the government to put funds to work to...

Dental charge increase is ‘a slap in the face for hard-pressed families’, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has lamented the announcement of an increase in NHS patient charges. It stressed the hike will not help improve the dental budget.

How did the spring budget change your finances?

Richard Lishman explains what the 2024 budget means for dentists.

Tax relief available on college membership fees

Members of the College of General Dentistry who are UK taxpayers can claim income tax relief on their membership fees.

Payments for dentists to make more appointments available

Dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from March 1, 2024, in the government and NHS’s plan to make millions more dental appointments available.

Growing gains

Are you thinking of expanding? Laura Dewes explains why it could pay big dividends.

Cambridge private dental practice partners with healthcare group

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Hurst Park Dental Practice in Cambridge.

Local associate snaps up established Bournemouth dental practice

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Thornhill Dental Surgery in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Assessing the UDA advantage

Why is a PDS contract a big plus for your practice valuation? Luke Moore explains.

Protection provider paid 99 per cent of new claims in 2023

Dentists’ Provident, a leading income protection provider for the dental industry, paid out £5.2m to members in 2023, their latest figures show.

NASDAL Goodwill Survey - Fewer NHS practices on the market?

The latest statistics from NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) and its quarterly Goodwill Survey have been released for the quarter ending October 31, 2023. It...

NHS dentistry budget translates into cuts, says association

The Department of Health and Social Care report and annual accounts for 2022/23 show that £2.899bn was spent on NHS dentistry. The BDA says this has translated into cuts, with the budget falling by...