Are you a Welsh practice considering a full or partial move towards private dentistry?

With the Welsh Government entering a consultation period on several updates to both GDS and PDS contracts, many dentists are being left with more questions than answers – and if that’s you, you’re not alone.

If you’re concerned about what this might mean for your practice and your future options, we’re here to help.

We have been helping dentists since 1995 in reducing their reliance on the NHS and a number of our field team have in-depth expertise in the Welsh NHS contract, making them ideally placed to support you.

In addition to our one-to-one Welsh NHS conversations, we’re also running face-to-face events across Wales to help you stay informed and explore your options. Find out more here.

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The Welsh Government Consultation Period

Considering a move towards private dentistry, whether a full or partial conversion, is a big decision and one that needs careful consideration.

For Welsh practices there are some major shifts on the horizon that are already raising eyebrows across the profession.

Here is a brief overview of what’s currently being discussed:

• Changes to the way practices are remunerated
• A move to a single point of entry for NHS patients meaning patient lists could disappear, making a future private conversion more difficult
• A review of recall intervals for routine exams with reduced incentives for delivering them regularly
• The introduction of care packages with added expectations of treatment and follow-ups.

We know that these proposed changes may feel unsettling and you’re not alone.

If you’re ready to explore the idea of moving towards a life in private practice, our team of experts are here to help you assess your current situation and consider your options. They can provide you with all the information you need to make a better-informed decision and evaluate your choices outside the NHS.

About our Welsh one-to-one conversations

In this informal, virtual one-to-one chat, we’ll take the time to understand your drivers for wanting to move to private dentistry and talk you through our 5-step process to a great conversion. We’ll take you from assessing whether it’s the right step for you and exploring the financial implications to how we’d recommend you communicate the change and how to effectively promote your plan.

Book your one-to-one conversation today by selecting a date and time below or you can email us at conversion@practiceplan.co.uk and we’ll be in touch to find a date and time that works best for you.

Your conversation with our conversion expert is completely confidential.

Our Welsh NHS to private conversion experts are highly experienced and have been in the dental industry for many years. Most have worked in a dental practice environment so they understand the issues and challenges you face.

You will experience approachable, forward-thinking and honest support to help you develop an understanding of what options are available to you and the pros and cons for making a move to private dentistry.

Here are our Welsh conversion experts, one of which you’ll meet during your initial conversation.

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