This letter contains information regarding the Department of Health's
decision for a 1.5% increase in practice expenses incurred under dental
contracts for 2013/14. There will be a 1% pay increase for dentists and
dental practice staff and this is in line with the government’s public
sector pay policy. As part of this package, dentists will be expected to
work closely with the department and the NHS Commissioning Board to
prepare for moves to a national contract.
