Associate Dentist
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong offer due to industry-leading support, a stable patient base, and revenue-focused business model.
- Strong support and resources for growth
- Consistent patient income through Bupa partnerships
- Flexible self-employed working structure
Pros
- Supportive environment with experienced colleagues
- Marketing assistance helps grow the practice
- Consistent patient base through insurance partnerships
- Access to professional development resources
Cons
- Required to meet UDA targets which may be high
- Potential fee pressures on NHS work
- Self-employed status might entail higher financial risk
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Established dentists looking for independence
- Candidates wanting a stable patient flow
- Dentists interested in building a private client base
Not recommended for
- New graduates needing more stability
- Those uncomfortable with self-employment risks
- Candidates seeking a public-only practice
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 Dursley.
Associate Dentist opportunity details
- Mondays, Thursday and Friday
- 4000 UDAs
- Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below
About Bupa Dental Care Dursley
Previously known as Archway Dental Practice, Dursley, the now-named Bupa Dental Care Dursley practice has been providing both NHS and private dental care to the local community since 1996.
Established with 9 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray and Apex Locator. Experienced associates delivering dental services, supported by a team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.
- Access to a Hygienist support
- Rotary Endodontics
- Air purifier in practice
- Practice location – Good Transport Links
- Local info -an affluent area with private revenue potential
- Dedicated marketing team to help you grow and market your private services
- Great Google score 4.7
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:
Name: Rachael Wallis
Email: rachael.wallis@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.
