Dental Professionals Association

FREE Verifiable CPD
All DPA-provided CPD meets the educational criteria required for verifiable Continuing Professional Development under the General Dental Council Lifelong Learning scheme.
FREE Clinical Governance
Clinical governance documentation and assistance with implementation is FREE for members.
Employment Advice
The DPA provides a free advice and referral service for employment issues. FREE employment contracts approved by HMRC.
Indemnity Insurance
Dental Shield insurance provides cover up to £10m with no excess against any liability for negligence incurred in the course of providing clinical services.
Private Fees and Wages Guide
Carried out annually, the DPA Private Fees and Wages Guide is the only one based on an actual survey of dental expenses.
Contract Support
The DPA can assist you in negotiating with your Primary Care Trust on terms and conditions - or even negotiate on your behalf. A bargaining unit can be as large as a PCT or as small as a dental practice.
Supporting Students
The DPA aims to provide for your specialised needs by organising and supporting academic dental-related events and trips, social networking, career-related and transferable skills development opportunities.
DPA Community Web site
A resource to obtain and exchange information, open to all dental care professionals.
Discounts
A wide range of discounts negotiated on our members' behalf.
Representation
Working hard to keep oral health and dentistry on the Agenda nationally.
GDP Magazine
Published bi-monthly, the GDP reflects the views of the Association and contains articles of interest to dental professionals, in addition to competitions and humour.