the NHS Dentist Survival Guide: Understanding Contracts, UDAs, and Realities of Practice

NHS dentistry can feel complicated. This book makes it practical.Written specifically for dentists starting or developing their careers in NHS general dental practice in England, this guide translates NHS rules, terminology and contractual requirements into the decisions you actually need to make in the surgery.From UDAs, NHS treatment bands, patient charges and Unscheduled Care to treatment planning, clinical records and everyday NHS scenarios, the focus throughout is simple: understand the system, know what is expected of you, and practise with confidence.Now fully updated for 2026/27, this edition also incorporates the new NHS Complex Care Pathways (CCPs), including: - CCP1, CCP2 and CCP3 eligibility - Severe caries and periodontal pathways - How to identify an appropriate CCP patient - Six- and twelve-month pathways - Prevention, SMART goals and reassessment - Clinical records and monthly declarations - Patient charges and UDA Declaration Credits - Referrals, suspension and incomplete pathways - Practical chairside decision-makingRather than simply repeating NHS guidance, the book explains how to apply it in everyday general dental practice, with practical examples, clear explanations and clinical context.Whether you are newly qualified, new to NHS dentistry, returning to NHS practice or simply want a clearer understanding of how the system works, this book is designed to be the guide you wish somebody had given you on your first day.Understand the system. Deliver the care. Practise with confidence.