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This advice provides a general guide to General Dental Services (GDS) and Personal Dental Services (PDS) in England and Wales and an overview of the contracting arrangements for dentists providing NHS dental services.
More about NHS dentistry in England and WalesThis advice is about NHS standard GDS contracts and PDS agreements used by Primary care organisations (PCOs) in the dental practice in England and Wales.
More about NHS GDS guide to standard contract - England and WalesIf you hold an NHS contract, your Primary Care Organisation (PCO) will be monitoring your performance, and act on any concerns. Underperformance can lead to financial recovery – also known as clawback.
More about NHS contract monitoring and clawback in England and WalesAdvice about disputes regarding GDS contract or PDS agreement in the dental practice, the process described in the governing legislation for England and Wales.
More about NHS dispute resolution in England and WalesAdvice about NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) reviews, including 28-day reattendance, Band 3 activity and mid-year / year-end contract reconciliation.
More about NHS BSA dental activity reviewThis advice guides you through the commissioning and tendering process of NHS dental services in England and Wales.
More about Tendering in England and WalesThis advice provides guidance on the main regulations, terms and conditions of service for working in the HSC general dental services (GDS) in Northern Ireland.
More about Health Service dentistry in Northern IrelandThis advice provides guidance on the main regulations and terms and conditions of service for working in the NHS general dental services (GDS) in Scotland.
More about NHS dentistry in Scotland