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Expert resources for dental professionals

Whether you're just starting out, running your own practice or preparing for retirement, our content hub for dentists brings together specialist insights, guides and resources tailored to your profession

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  • NHS to private
  • Practice ownership
  • Risk management
  • Financial planning
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    • Transitioning from NHS to private

    Changing direction in your dental career can feel daunting - but you don't have to do it alone. These guides are designed to help you understand your options, plan with confidence and make the transition as smoothly as possible.

    Moving from NHS dentistry to private practice

    Making the move from NHS dentistry to private practice is an exciting career move, but what impact could it have on your finances? Learn more in our guide.
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    NHS to private dentistry: what happens to your pension?

    Transitioning from NHS to private practice can offer many benefits, but it's important to understand the impact it could have on your NHS pension and wider retirement planning.

    Learn more

    Navigating practice ownership

    Owning and managing a dental practice is a rewarding career step, but one that comes with important financial and legal considerations. Whether you're buying, selling or restructuring your business, our expert guides can help you reach your long-term goals.

    Buying a dental practice

    Thinking of taking the next step in your dental career? From due diligence to contract negotiation, learn all about buying your own practice in this guide.
    Buying a practice

    Selling a dental practice

    Selling your practice is a big step, and one that shouldn't be taken lightly. Learn more about what the process involves – from working out timelines to preparing your staff.
    Selling a practice

    Exit strategies for dental practice owners

    Thinking about stepping away from practice ownership? From defining your goals to common mistakes to avoid, here are some tips for planning your exit.
    Plan your exit

    Incorporating a dental practice

    Here we share some key things to consider before incorporating your dental practice – from potential tax advantages to protecting your personal assets.
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    A guide to partnership agreements

    This guide outlines everything you need to know about partnership agreements - from what a good agreement looks like to the importance of regular reviews.
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    A guide to associate dentist contracts

    What should you consider before signing an associate dentist contract? No two associate dentist contracts are the same, so what should you look out for?
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    Protection and risk management

    Whether it's your income, your practice or your staff, having the right protection in place is vital. These guides are here to help you prepare for the unexpected and ensure your financial future is protected against risk.

    A guide to financial protection for dentists

    Here we cover the types of financial protection you might need to consider as a dental professional. From income protection to life insurance, read more.
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    A guide to business protection for dentists

    From protecting your practice to protecting your pockets, learn more about the types of cover you might need in our guide to business protection for dentists.
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    Vicarious liability for dentists

    In this guide, we outline how vicarious liability applies to dentists - from key legal cases to what you can do to protect yourself against risk. Read more.
    Get protected

    A guide to surgery insurance

    In this guide, we've outlined the mistakes to avoid when purchasing insurance for your GP practice or dental surgery. From policies to premiums, read more.
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    Financial planning

    From stepping onto the property ladder to making the most of your pension arrangement, explore practical guidance tailored to the unique needs of dental professionals.

    Mortgage guide for dentists

    Looking to get on the housing ladder? See how you can get exclusive deals as a dentist and advice on avoiding the potential pitfalls along the way.
    More on mortgages

    A guide to pensions for limited company directors

    Here we outline everything you need to know about pensions as a limited company director – from how to make contributions to potential tax benefits.
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    A guide to commercial investments

    Do you have surplus cash sitting in your business bank account? Learn how commercial investments could help you grow your money and combat inflation.
    Discover more
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    Commercial investment calculator

    Whether you're saving towards polishing your practice or scaling up your staff, this simple calculator can show how investing your business cash could help you grow your dental business.

    Calculate your potential return on investment from a single lump sum, monthly payments or a combination of the two.

    See your potential returns

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