Associate Dentist
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role combines good earning potential with a strong support network, yet may require adaptability to varying patient needs.
- Stable income potential with established NHS patients
- Supportive environment for professional growth
- Flexibility in working days for better work-life balance
Pros
- Opportunity to work with an established NHS patient list
- Robust support from a team of experienced professionals
- Flexibility in working days enhances work-life balance
Cons
- Requires administrative involvement with NHS systems
- Potential variability in income due to patient flow
- May involve adapting to varying clinical procedures
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-Level • Full-Time
Good fit
- Experienced NHS dentists looking for a balance in private work
- Professionals wanting to work within established teams
- Candidates interested in community health initiatives
Not recommended for
- New dentists without NHS experience
- Those preferring predominantly administrative roles
- Candidates looking for limited patient interactions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Glasgow.
Associate Dentist opportunity details
- Up to 4 days per week - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri available
- Established NHS patient list
- Great private earning potential to grow your business
- Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below
About Bupa Dental Care Shawlands, Glasgow
Established with 5 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray and Apex Locator. Experienced associates delivering a full range of NHS and Private dental services, supported by a team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.
- Access to a Hygienist and Therapist
- Rotary Endodontics
- 3D CBCT & Trios scanner
- Free on-street car parking
- Located on Coustonholm Road on the Southside of Glasgow, near Pollokshaw East railway station.
- Dedicated marketing team to help you grow and market your private services
- Great Google score
Our practice offers Bupa Smile Plan - a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of their routine preventive dentistry throughout the year. This enables our patients to budget for their dental care and encourages regular attendance helping to maintain their oral health. For you it means a more stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with absolutely no fees or admin costs - you get paid for the services you offer in line with private pricing.
Partnering with Bupa also means the unique opportunity to provide dental treatment to our insurance customers, improving your revenue streams and growing any private work you wish to undertake.
Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa
- In-house CPD events
- Professional development opportunities
- Large clinical support network
- 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs
Access to Bupa Healthcare
- Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
- Preferential rates to Bupa Menopause plan
- Suite of wellbeing resources available
Additional benefits
- An Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20 % iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
- Implant discount- Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
- Receive up to £3,000 referral fee for referring Clinicians & Support Staff (Ts & Cs apply)
- Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support - giving you the time to concentrate on delivering excellent patient care
- Access to an in-house complaint team
- Practice level marketing support to help you grow your business
- Network of 380+ practices making it easier to relocate
Why we're different: As the only corporate dental provider in the UK not backed by private equity, we’re in a unique position. We’re committed to the UK dental industry for the long-term – both private and NHS – and are ready to treat not just today’s patients, but generations to come.
Furthermore, as a limited liability company Bupa has no shareholders, so we’re able to focus 100% on delivering a great service for our customers. We are run commercially to ensure we remain competitive, but Bupa reinvests 100% of its profits to help provide better care for patients across the world.
To discuss the opportunity and your options available for this position, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:
Tina Louise Thomas
07935 600595
tina.thomas@bupadentalcare.co.uk
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
