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In this section you will find advice and support on associateships in dentistry, including our popular UDA value checker, contract checking services and more.

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Associate contract reviews

We can review your associate contract as part of any membership package. Our standard turn-around time is 10 working days, however please note that during busy periods it may be a little longer.
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For associates and practice owners

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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Blogs

Nashima Morgan 2024 06 Advisors MG 1437 500X500
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Your conduct matters: The impact of new harassment laws on associates

Practice Management Consultant, Nashima Morgan, discusses how taking the relevant steps now to help create a respectful working environment can safeguard against sexual harassment claims arising in the future.

James Goldman 2024 06 Advisors MG 2578 500X500
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How associate contracts can offer independence

Associates are self-employed. Self-employed people have freedom and independence. They control how work is carried out and have influence over their earnings.

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Top tips for competitive associate pay

What percentage is fair when splitting costs between associates and practice owners. We recommend a figure based on the circumstances of each practice.

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Associates: Helping you plan for maternity leave

What you need to know about maternity and parental leave as a self-employed associate.

For extra and expert members

Contact our associateships team

We support members on a wide range of matters related to associateships, including pay and contracts. If you're an Extra or Expert member, you have access to unlimited one-to-one advice from us via phone or email, in addition to the online guidance.
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Collection of articles

Associates collection

This collection of articles from BDJ In Practice brings together recent articles of interest to Associates working in UK dental practices. Covering all aspects of life as an Associate, it provides a convenient update on current hot topics in UK dentistry.
Associates collection
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