The Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) have published their report for 2026-7, including their recommendations on dentists' NHS pay.
The DDRB has recommended a 3.75% uplift on pay for high street General Dental Practitioners and for Public Dental Service dentists.
It has recommended a 3.5% uplift for hospital dentists. This pay recommendation excludes resident dentists, as a separate pay and contract reform offer was made to this group by the Scottish Government and this offer was accepted on 11 February 2026.
Unfortunately, due to the special arrangements which apply to the handling of Scottish Government business between 26 March and polling day on 7 May, we believe any announcement on their response to the DDRB report may not be forthcoming at this time.
However, we will ensure that the next Scottish Government is pressed for a response to the DDRB recommendations as a matter of urgency.