#NHS Contract
Read 5 articles tagged NHS Contract on the DentiPoint blog — practical guidance, updates and how-tos for running a modern UK dental practice.
NHS Dental Contract Changes 2026: What They Mean for Your Practice
The NHS dental contract changes in England from 1 April 2026 (unscheduled care paid at £75 per course, the 8.2% requirement, fissure sealants moved to Band 2, nurse-led fluoride varnish), the care pathways from 23 June 2026, and the questions to ask about your software.
The DentiPoint Team · 30 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
NHS Dental Bands, UDAs and Charges 2026: A Practice Manager's Guide
NHS dental bands and UDAs for 2026: the new patient charges, how many UDAs each band and sub-band earns, what changed in the April 2026 contract, the minimum UDA value, and what the FP17 must now carry.
The DentiPoint Team · 30 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
The FP17 Clinical Data Set: Highest BPE, Untreated Decayed Teeth and Recall
Since 1 October 2022, adult Band 1, 2 and 3 FP17 claims in England must carry three clinical items: the highest BPE sextant score, the number of untreated decayed teeth and the NICE recall interval. What each field means, who it applies to and how to get it right from the chart.
The DentiPoint Team · 29 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
NHS Dental Clawback: The 96% Rule and How to Track UDA Delivery
NHS dental clawback explained for practice owners in England: the 96% threshold, carry-forward and over-delivery limits, contract rebasing, the 2026 unscheduled care requirement, late FP17s and a monthly pace check.
The DentiPoint Team · 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Buying a Dental Practice in the UK: A Checklist for Buyers (and Sellers)
A UK checklist for buying a dental practice, with a list for sellers: the steps in order, due diligence, valuation, how the NHS contract continues, CQC registration, patient records and what happens to the software.
The DentiPoint Team · 26 Sept 2026 · 9 min read