The words to use
- Informed choice
- What dental schools want your experience to show: that you understand the job, the team and the career, and how they compare with other healthcare roles.
- Mixed practice
- A dental practice offering both NHS and private treatment. GDC standards require dentists there to make clear which treatments are available on the NHS.
- Units of dental activity (UDAs)
- How NHS practices in England are paid: each course of treatment earns units according to its charge band. As of October 2026 the system remains, with wider reform promised.
- Community dental services
- Dental care outside high street practice for patients with more complex needs, such as young children who need extra help or people who are housebound.
