About – DentLedger

About DentLedger

Your Specialist Dental Accountants — Built for Compliance, Built for Peace of Mind

Why Dentists Choose DentLedger

Most dental practice owners don’t switch accountants because of price. They switch because:

Late Filings

Their accounts are filed late, blocking smart tax planning and putting them at risk of HMRC penalties.

No Financial Visibility

They have no financial visibility, flying blind on decisions like when to expand, invest, or reduce costs.

Lack of Partnership

They lack a true financial partner who speaks dentistry fluently — not just spreadsheets.

If that sounds like you, you’re not alone.

You’re also in the right place.

Why You Need a Dental Accountant

(Not Just a Generic One)

A general accountant might file your returns, but they’re not going to:

Spot Silent Profit Leaks

Hidden in your UDA contracts, cosmetic treatment plans, or lab fees

Benchmark Performance

Your chair occupancy or associate productivity against industry averages

Dividend Optimization

Alert you when your dividend drawings are out of sync with retained profit

Compliance Protection

Prevent mistakes that could cost you time, money, or your GDC reputation

Dental accounting is not plug-and-play. It's precision work.

That’s why the smartest practice owners use a dedicated accountant for dentists — not a generalist.

Why You Need a Dental Accountant

DentLedger is the only compliance-first bookkeeping and accounting firm built exclusively for UK dental practice owners.

We don’t serve restaurants. We don’t serve hair salons. We only serve dentists.

Weekly Bookkeeping

Dental-specific bookkeeping — not messy year-end-only accounts

On-Time Submissions

Payroll, VAT, and tax submissions — with zero missed deadlines

Strategic Insight

From tax planning to practice growth guidance

Clear Reports

Monthly reports tailored to how dental practices actually run

And we don't just tick boxes.

We protect practices.

Why Bookkeeping + Accounting Alone Isn't Enough

Most dentists believe they’re covered… Until they find out they’re not.

Having a bookkeeper or "just" an accountant is not enough.

You need a specialist dental accounting partner who prevents problems before they cost you profit — or peace of mind.

Why Now?

Every month you delay, you:

Increase Risk

Of interest, penalties, and surprise tax bills

Miss Opportunities

Hidden savings and planning opportunities

Waste Time

Hours chasing numbers instead of seeing patients

Operate Without Clarity

And without confidence

The longer you wait, the harder it is to clean up.

Built for Every Stage of Dental Practice Growth

We work with dentists across three key stages:

Early-Stage Owners

(1–2 chairs)

Lay your financial foundations right and avoid early mistakes

Established Practices

(£500K–£2M revenue)

Scale confidently with on-time compliance and smart tax planning

Multi-Practice Groups

(2–5 sites)

Consolidate, simplify, and systemise your finances across locations

Our Difference

We’re not just accountants. We’re your:

Compliance watchdog

Bookkeeping engine

Payroll protector

Tax planning partner

Financial translator

Peace-of-mind provider

Every number is checked.

Every filing is made.

Every month, you're in control.

Meet Your Dental Accountant

Hi, I'm Shishir

Founder of DentLedger

A chartered accountant with over 20 years’ experience, and a dental accounting specialist since 2019.

I’ve seen brilliant dentists lose money — not from poor clinical work, but from poor compliance. That’s why I built DentLedger.

We don’t just “do your books.” We give you confidence, protection, and clarity — so your practice stays profitable, compliant, and stress-free.

Real Results from Real Dental Clients

£145K

One cosmetic dentist in London increased profits by £145,000 in 12 months

8hrs → 15min

Another reduced their bookkeeping hours from 8 per month to just 15 minutes

100%

Of our clients file on time — no tax penalties, no payroll errors

Take the First Step — Your Free Compliance Health Check

In 2 minutes, we’ll show you exactly where your current accountant might be putting your practice at risk — and how to fix it.

It’s like a CT scan for your finances.