Dental Accounting for UK Dentists

Specialist Tax, Compliance & Strategic Accounting — Built Exclusively for Dental Practices

Confident Practice Owner

Reviewing Financial Reports

Is Your Accountant Helping or Hurting Your Dental Practice Growth?

You wouldn’t prescribe antibiotics without a diagnosis. But most dentists are given templated, year-end accounts that offer little clarity — and even less strategic value.

Bank Reconciliations Behind?

Missing transactions can cost you thousands in penalties

Associate Payments Messy?

Complex commission structures need specialist handling

Year-End Pack Delayed?

Your accountant needs clean books, not chaos

If you’re not 100% confident, your practice could be leaking time, money, or compliance. We’re here to change that.

Problems with Generic Bookkeepers

DentLedger's Specialist Advantage

“DentLedger is the UK’s leading bookkeeping service built exclusively for dental practices.”

What's Included in the DentLedger Dental Bookkeeping Service?

Weekly Bookkeeping

Regular, consistent financial record maintenance to keep you always up-to-date

Full Bank Reconciliation

Every transaction matched and verified across all your practice accounts

NHS/Private/Plan Income

Specialist handling of complex dental income streams and patient plans

Associate & Hygienist Reconciliation

Complex commission calculations handled with precision and clarity

Categorised Expenses

All business expenses properly categorised for maximum tax efficiency

Year-End Pack for Accountant

Clean, organised financial records ready for seamless year-end processing

Real Results for Real Dental Practices

£7,400 Tax Saved

Mixed NHS/Private Practice

“DentLedger identified missed allowances and optimised our expense categories. Our accountant was amazed at how organised everything was.”

£1,200 Penalty Avoided

Mixed NHS/Private Practice

“We were months behind on reconciliations. DentLedger caught up everything and prevented a costly HMRC penalty. Brilliant service.” Dr. Michae

Who We Help

DentLedger specialises in bookkeeping for all types of UK dental practices

NHS England

UDA tracking, capitation payments, and complex NHS contract management

NHS Scotland & Wales

Regional NHS variations, allowances, and jurisdiction-specific requirements

Private Practices

Patient deposits, treatment plans, and luxury service revenue tracking

Mixed Practices

Complex NHS/private splits, dual revenue streams, and hybrid models

Multi-location

Consolidated reporting, inter-practice transfers, and group management

Corporate Groups

Complex corporate structures, management reporting, and compliance oversight

How Much Does Specialist Dental Bookkeeping Cost?

From £395/month

Including VAT. Tailored to your practice size, accounts, and transactions.

Transaction Volume

Based on monthly transaction count

Bank Accounts

Number of accounts to reconcile

Practice Size

Number of locations and associates

Your Investment Includes:

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my accountant?

No. DentLedger can provide specialist dental bookkeeping even if you’re already using a separate accountant. We prepare your books so your accountant has clean data, ready for tax filing.

Can you work with Xero/QuickBooks?

Yes. We specialise in Xero and QuickBooks Online and will either work within your current setup or help you get started — fully managed.

What's the onboarding process?

Simple: we review your current bookkeeping, set up workflows, and begin weekly bookkeeping with regular check-ins to keep everything on track.

What if I'm behind on my books?

We offer bookkeeping catch-up projects to bring you up to date, then transition to regular weekly bookkeeping to keep things clean moving forward.