Associate Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking an Associate Dentist to join their Watford practice on a self-employed basis. This role offers flexible hours, access to professional development resources, and the opportunity to treat a loyal patient base with a focus on excellent patient care. Join a supportive team in a modern practice equipped with advanced technology.

Benefits

Access to a Hygienist

On-site Parking

In-house CPD events

Discounted health insurance

Invisalign discount course

High standards of clinical governance

Qualifications

• Qualified Dentist with a valid license.
• Experience in private practice is preferred.
• Ability to provide a range of dental treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental care to patients.
• Manage patient treatments and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with a team of dental professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Dental Degree

Job description

We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Watford.

Associate Dentist opportunity details

• Tuesdays 9am - 5pm and Fridays 8:30am - 4pm
• 1200 UDAs
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About our Watford practice:

Established with 4 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised with Dentally software, digital x-ray, and Apex Locator. Experienced longstanding associates supported by a team of fully-trained professional staff. The practice offers Private, NHS, Implants, Perio, Endo, and Invisalign treatments.

• Access to a Hygienist
• On-site Parking
• Great Commuter links

Watford uses Dentally software, which helps our practices run more effectively, giving our colleagues more time for what matters—better patient care. Feel free to ask about it during the recruitment process.

Our practice offers the Bupa Smile Plan—a payment plan allowing patients to spread the cost of routine preventive dentistry throughout the year. This helps patients budget for dental care and encourages regular attendance, maintaining their oral health. For you, it means a more stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with no fees or admin costs—you get paid for the services you offer at private pricing.

Partnering with Bupa also provides the opportunity to treat our insurance customers, enhancing your revenue streams and growing private work.

Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa

• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• Referral Portal
• 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates for Bupa Menopause plan
• Wellbeing resources available

Additional benefits

• Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20% iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discounts—Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare, and Zimmer Biomet
• Up to £3,000 referral fee for referring clinicians and support staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• High standards of clinical governance and expert support, enabling you to focus on patient care
• Access to an in-house complaint team
• Practice marketing support to help grow your business
• Network of over 380 practices for easier relocation

Why we're different: As the only UK corporate dental provider not backed by private equity, we’re committed to the long-term UK dental industry—private and NHS—and aim to serve patients across generations. As a limited liability company, Bupa has no shareholders, allowing us to focus solely on delivering excellent patient care. We reinvest 100% of profits to improve healthcare worldwide.

To learn more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

We welcome you. We champion diversity and value representation from the communities we serve. Our inclusive environment allows you to be yourself, united by our purpose—helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.