Dental practitioners are automatically opted into the NHS Pension Scheme.
For information on how earnings are submitted or rejoining the NHS Pension Scheme, contact NHS Dental Services.
Completed forms can be sent by email to dentalpensions@nhsbsa.nhs.uk or by post to:
NHSBSA
Dental Pension Administration
PO Box 679
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2DZ
Locum dentist
A locum dentist can join the NHS Pension Scheme if they’re a qualified dentist working at a General Dentist Service (GDS) or Personal Dental Service (PDS) practice on an occasional basis.
A locum dentist cannot use earnings from an agency to pay into the NHS Pension Scheme.
Limited company
Dental practitioners or performers who’ve set themselves up as a limited company, cannot pay into the NHS Pension Scheme.