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Featured Case Studies
Real clinics solving real workforce challenges
The Problem
4-site NHS group struggling with 6-month hiring cycles. Persistent workforce shortages across all locations affecting UDA delivery and patient access.
The Solution
End-to-end workforce management: matching, UKVI coordination, NHS Performer List support, structured onboarding via Dentello Academy.
Results
8
Dentists Placed
8wks
Avg Placement
+34%
UDA Increase
100%
Compliance
Birmingham • Mixed Practice
The Problem
Underdelivering NHS contract by 35%. Private revenue compensating but model unsustainable. Unable to predict workforce capacity.
The Solution
3 NHS-trained dentists placed with real-time UDA performance tracking. Dashboard enabled capacity optimization and predictable planning.
Results
+40%
UDA Delivery
£180K
Revenue Impact
100%
Contract Met
3
Dentists
The Problem
£85K annual recruitment agency spend. No pipeline visibility. Inconsistent results with no compliance tracking or performance metrics.
The Solution
Performance-based Dentello model. Transparent pricing, automated compliance tracking, structured onboarding reducing total costs by 60%.
Results
60%
Cost Reduction
5
Placements
12wks
Avg Timeline
£51K
Annual Savings
Trinity Dental Group
Leeds • 7 Sites • Corporate
The Problem
Rapid expansion to 7 sites stalled. Unable to staff new acquisitions systematically. Needed scalable workforce solution for multi-site operations.
The Solution
Centralized workforce pipeline management. 14 placements across 7 sites with unified performance tracking and compliance systems.
Results
7
Sites Staffed
14
Dentists
18mo
Timeline
100%
Success Rate
Whitefield Dental Care
Yorkshire • NHS Practice
The Problem
40% onboarding dropout rate due to complex UKVI and NHS compliance requirements. Time and resources wasted on failed placements.
The Solution
Dentello Academy structured onboarding: UKVI support, NHS Performer List guidance, clinical workflows training, and compliance management.
Results
100%
Success Rate
6
Dentists
Zero
Dropouts
-40%
vs Previous
Premier Smile Clinic
Bristol • Mixed Practice
The Problem
No visibility into workforce pipeline. Reactive hiring leading to patient access issues and missed revenue opportunities during shortages.
The Solution
12-month workforce forecasting with systematic pipeline management. Real-time capacity planning and predictive analytics dashboard.
Results
+28%
Capacity
4
Dentists
Zero
Shortages
£95K
Revenue Gain
Full Case Study
How Riverside Dental Group Reduced Hiring Time from 6 Months to 8 Weeks
A 4-site NHS practice group in London transforms workforce planning with systematic recruitment infrastructure
Clinic Overview
Organization
Riverside Dental Group
Practice Type
100% NHS
Team Size
12 dentists, 4 practice managers
Location
Greater London (4 sites)
Annual UDA Target
24,000 UDAs across 4 sites
Challenge Duration
18 months prior to Dentello
The Workforce Challenge
Riverside Dental Group operated 4 NHS dental practices across Greater London with a combined UDA target of 24,000 annually. Despite strong clinical leadership and established patient bases, the group faced persistent workforce shortages across all locations
The problems were systematic
- 6-month hiring cycles: Traditional recruitment agencies took 20-24 weeks to fill positions, with unclear processes and no transparency into candidate pipeline.
- 35% onboarding dropout rate: Candidates dropped out during UKVI processing and NHS Performer List applications due to lack of structured support.
- 22% UDA shortfall: Underdelivering by 5,280 UDAs annually across the group, affecting patient access and practice revenue.
- No performance visibility: No systematic tracking of dentist performance, UDA delivery rates, or capacity planning across sites.
Clinical Director Sarah Mitchell described the situation: "We were in a constant state of firefighting. Every few months, we'd lose a dentist and enter another 6-month cycle with no guarantee of outcome. Patient waiting lists grew, staff morale suffered, and we had no systematic way to plan ahead."
The Dentello Implementation
Riverside switched to Dentello's end-to-end workforce management platform in March 2024. The implementation involved:
Workforce Assessment & Planning
Riverside Initial audit of current capacity, UDA targets, and 12-month hiring forecast across all 4 sites. Group
Candidate Matching & Interviews
Dentello sourced 8 qualified candidates with NHS experience from international markets. All interviews coordinated within 3 weeks.
UKVI & Compliance Support
Full Skilled Worker visa application support, document preparation, and timeline management. NHS Performer List application guidance included.
Structured Onboarding via Dentello Academy
All dentists completed standardized training: UK clinical workflows, UDA system, GDC compliance, and NHS contract requirements.
Performance Dashboard Deployment
Real-time UDA tracking, capacity insights, and compliance monitoring across all sites via centralized platform.
The entire process—from initial contact to first dentist starting clinical work—took 8 weeks on average, compared to the previous 24-week timeline.
Results & Impact
73%
Faster Hiring
8 weeks vs 24 weeks previously
+34%
UDA Performance Increase
From 78% to 104% of target
100%
Onboarding Success
Zero dropouts across 8 placements
£156K
Revenue Impact
Additional UDA delivery value
Sarah Mitchell
Clinical Director, Riverside Dental Group
Clinical Director, Operations Manager, Riverside Dental Group