NHS Dental Contract Changes in Wales

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

With the new NHS dental contract in Wales now in place, the landscape has already begun to change:

UDAs have been replaced with a new model
Recall intervals have been extended, with dentally fit patients typically seen every 18–24 months
Care packages have been introduced, bringing additional expectations around treatment and follow-up care
The access portal has been removed, although challenges around patient ownership and conversion continue.

While these changes are designed to improve access and focus more on prevention, they also raise important questions for practice owners around income, patient flow and the long-term viability of their model.

We understand that this shift may feel uncertain and you’re not alone in working through what it means for your practice. If you’re starting to consider a move towards private dentistry, our team is here to help you explore your options. We can support you in reviewing your current position, understanding the implications and making informed decisions about what the future could look like, both within and beyond 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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