Reform of NHS general dental services
The Welsh Government has proposed NHS dental reforms to launch in April 2026, with public consultation now under review.
While aiming to improve access, the new contract raises concerns, particularly introducing the Dental Access Portal (DAP), a centralised patient waiting list. Practices may be forced to prioritise high-needs patients they’ve never seen, displacing loyal NHS patients you’ve cared for over many years.
It’s not just disruptive — it’s potentially damaging to your patients and your practice.
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The real risk
It’s more than a small shift — this change in the NHS contract represents a significant turning point for how your practice operates, serves patients, and sustains its long-term value. If you don’t take steps now, you could find yourself with a completely different patient base, reduced income stability, and an unpredictable clinical load. To summarise:
- Loss of stable, low-maintenance NHS patients
- Reduction in practice goodwill value
- Increased clinical time for more complex cases
- Damaged patient trust and continuity of care
These changes are not just inconvenient; they threaten the core stability of your practice. But by acting now — and offering patients a clear, valuable alternative — you can safeguard your future, strengthen relationships, and stay in charge of how your practice evolves.
We make it simple
We’ve helped 100’s of UK practices, including many Welsh practices, make the move from NHS to private smoothly, successfully, and profitably. If you’d like to discuss your options, leave an enquiry and we will arrange:
👉 A free, no-obligation consultation.
👉 An in-depth financial analysis of your practice.
👉 Expert advice to enable a highly successful conversion.
“ I just felt, as the clinical lead of the practice... I wasn't prepared to reduce our clinical standards, so the private option was taken... the practice has now moved forward in a more positive way. ”
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