NHS Wales Reform – Assessing the Outcome, Webinar Video On Demand
The NHS Wales reform is set to take effect this April, and it represents one of the most significant shifts Welsh dental practices have faced in recent years. While the..
Welsh Reform - Assessing Your Options
We recently hosted an event bringing together Welsh NHS dental professionals, practice owners, and industry experts to discuss the upcoming NHS dental contract reform in Wales. The session focused on clarifying the proposed changes, offering practical guidance, and equipping dental teams with the knowledge and confidence to adapt successfully.
If you couldn’t make it, you can watch our event highlights and hear what our expert speakers had to say about the NHS dental contract reform in Wales.
We’re passionate about supporting Welsh NHS and mixed dental practices through these changes, helping teams feel confident, informed, and ready for a sustainable future.
What the Changes Really Mean
If you own a dental practice in Wales, are considering buying one, expanding, or planning your exit in the next 5–10 years, the new NHS dental contract (introduced from April 2026) will impact your business.
The current systems will be replaced with one based on clinical need. Patients with good oral health who currently attend regularly will be seen less often under the NHS, with recall intervals potentially extended to 18–24 months, creating greater availability for those with higher needs.
While the reforms aim to improve fairness and access, both the public and dental professionals have raised concerns about potential unintended impacts on service quality and practice sustainability. Many patients and dentists emphasise the importance of preventative care, which is difficult to achieve with check-ups only every two years.
These changes don’t just affect your patients. They could mean an increase in clinical time for more complex cases, a reduction in the value of practice goodwill, and potential damage to patient trust and continuity of care.
To break down these changes further, join us in person on 23rd October at Hensol Castle to discuss the impact in more detail.
“ 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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