Dentello

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The Third Option: Not an Agency, Not Direct Hire

Hire NHS dentists without
agency fees or recruitment risk

Dentello is a managed clinical workforce partner for NHS Scotland and England practices — combining the control of direct hire with agency-level speed, but with zero upfront fees, replacement guarantees, and revenue protection built in.

45/45/10 Split

Transparent revenue share model

90-Day Guarantee

Free replacement if they leave

Zero Upfront

Underperformance & locum cover

Revenue Protection

Underperformance & locum cover

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Trusted by NHS & mixed practices across Scotland

15+

Active Clinics

45+

Dentists Placed

98%

Retention Rate

Compare Your 3 Options

Most Scottish practices think they have two choices: direct hire or agency. Dentello is the third way — combining the best of both while eliminating the worst risks of each.See how Dentello’s platform-based model compares to direct hiring and traditional recruitment agencies.

What You Get

Direct Hire

Traditional Agency

Dentello Platform

BEST

  • Upfront Cost
  • Pricing Model
  • Replacement Guarantee
  • Underperformance Protection
  • Locum Cover / Revenue Gap
  • NHS Scotland Compliance
  • Ongoing Accountability

£2,000–£5,000

Ads, screening time

Variable Salary

Depends on negotiation

Start from scratch

Pay full salary regardless

Your problem to solve

Your workload

GDC, Health Board, UKVI yourself

None after hiring

£15,000–£25,000

Placement fee per dentist

Huge Upfront

Then unclear ongoing costs

30–60 days

Limited window

No ongoing accountability

No coverage after placement

Minimal help

Limited post-placement support

None after hiring

£0

Zero upfront fees

45/45/10 Split

Transparent & predictable

90 days, no cost

Only pay for work delivered

Interim cover available

Fully managed for you

Continuous performance tracking

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Dentello vs traditional approaches

See how Dentello’s platform-based model compares to direct hiring and traditional recruitment agencies.

Dentello Platform

Upfront Cost

£0

Pricing Model

45/45/10 Split Transparent & predictable

Replacement Guarantee

Underperformance Protection

Locum Cover / Revenue Gap

NHS Scotland Compliance

Ongoing Accountability

Direct Hire

Upfront Cost

£2,000–£5,000

Pricing Model

Variable Salary

Underperformance Protection

Locum Cover / Revenue Gap

NHS Scotland Compliance

Your workload GDC, Health Board, UKVI yourself

Ongoing Accountability

Traditional Agency

Upfront Cost

£15,000–£25,000

Pricing Model

Huge Upfront

Replacement Guarantee

30–60 days Limited window

Underperformance Protection

Locum Cover / Revenue Gap

NHS Scotland Compliance

Minimal help Limited post-placement support

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Protected Revenue Model for Scottish Practices

Your Complete Safety Net

Dentello isn’t just recruitment — it’s a managed workforce partnership with built-in safeguards at every stage. Think of us as your insurance policy against recruitment risk for your Scottish practice.
90-Day Replacement Guarantee
If your dentist leaves within 90 days or consistently fails to meet basic performance standards, we replace them at zero additional cost to you. No second placement fee, no questions asked.
  • Valid for voluntary resignation, dismissal for cause, or persistent underperformance
  • New dentist sourced and activated within 6–8 weeks
  • Protection covers both clinical and cultural fit issues
Underperformance Protection
If your dentist leaves within 90 days or consistently fails to meet basic performance standards, we replace them at zero additional cost to you. No second placement fee, no questions asked.
  • Monthly invoicing tied directly to revenue generated
  • Performance dashboards with revenue tracking included
  • Coaching & improvement plans for struggling dentists
Locum & Revenue Protection
If your dentist takes excessive leave without arranging cover, or performance drops significantly, we can provide interim locum coverage to keep your NHS Scotland allocation on track while we address the issue.
  • Covers prolonged illness, extended leave, or sudden departure
  • Access to Dentello's locum network at agreed rates
  • Protects your NHS Scotland contract and patient relationships
Full Compliance Management
We handle all regulatory and compliance work — GDC registration, right-to-work checks, UKVI sponsorship (if needed), indemnity, DBS, and NHS Scotland list number / performer list activation with your Health Board. You stay focused on patients.
  • GDC verification and registration assistance
  • NHS Scotland list number applications with your Health Board
  • Compliance with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) standards

The 45/45/10 Revenue Split Explained

Unlike agencies with huge upfront fees or direct hires with unpredictable salary costs, Dentello uses a transparent 45/45/10 revenue share model based on Scotland’s fee-per-item system. Whatever your dentist grosses from NHS Scotland and private work, it’s split 45% to them, 45% to your practice, and 10% to Dentello.

How Every £1 of Gross Revenue is Split

45%
To the Dentist

Competitive compensation that attracts and retains top clinical talent

45%
Retained by Your Practicet

Strong margins that support practice growth, operational costs, and reinvestment in your Scottish practice

10%
Dentello Platform Fee

Covers recruitment, onboarding, Health Board liaison, compliance, and ongoing performance support

Real Example: £20,000 Monthly Gross Revenue

£9,000

Dentist receives (45%)

£9,000

Your practice keeps (45%)

£2,000

Dentello fee (10%)

If your dentist grosses £20,000 in a month from NHS Scotland fee-per-item and private work, your practice retains £9,000 with zero upfront risk

Example: Lower Volume Month

  • £15,000 Gross Revenue

Dentist
45% of gross

£6,750

Your Practice
45% of gross

£6,750

Dentello Fee
10% of gross

£1,500

  • Your practice retains:
  • £6,750 for the month

Example: Higher Volume Month

  • £25,000 Gross Revenue

Dentist
45% of gross

£11,250

Your Practice
What you pay Dentello

£11,250

Dentello Fee
10% of gross

£2,500

  • Your practice retains:
  • £11,250 for the month
  • The Key Difference
Traditional agencies charge £15,000–£25,000 upfront before the dentist delivers a single UDA. With Dentello, you pay nothing upfront and only pay per UDA actually completed. If they deliver 1,200 UDAs instead of 1,500, you only pay for 1,200. Your cost scales with performance. Zero upfront fees • Zero placement risk
  • Zero upfront fees • Zero placement risk

How Dentello Works for Scottish Practices

From first contact to your dentist delivering NHS Scotland work — here’s the process in 5 simple steps.From first contact to your dentist’s first day — here’s what to expect.

1. Share Your Practice Needs

Tell us about your Scottish practice, patient volumes, NHS/private mix, Health Board area, and ideal dentist profile. We'll discuss your staffing gap and timeline.

2. We Shortlist & You Interview

Within 2–3 weeks, we present 2–3 pre-vetted candidates from our pipeline. You interview them and select your top choice. You're always in control of the final decision.

3. Compliance & NHS Scotland Activation

We manage GDC, right-to-work, UKVI (if needed), indemnity, DBS, and NHS Scotland list number / performer list activation with your Health Board. Typically 6–10 weeks.

Week 8: Dentist Starts

Your dentist arrives practice-ready. They integrate with your team, and you start generating revenue immediately.

Ongoing: Performance Tracking

Monthly invoicing based on revenue generated. Access performance dashboards and ongoing support.

Zero upfront fees • 90-day guarantee • From £12.50/UDA

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Simple, Predictable Pricing

Unlike agencies with huge upfront fees or direct hires with hidden salary risks, Dentello charges a fixed fee per UDA delivered. From £12.50–£14.50 per UDA, all-in, including the platform fee.

Example 1

  • £28 UDA Value
  • Lower complexity work

Clinic Retains
Your margin per UDA

£15.50

Cost per UDA to Clinic
What you pay Dentello

£12.50

  • For 1,500 UDAs/month
  • Clinic keeps: £6,750 for the month
  • Dentello cost: £18,750/month

Example 2

  • £32 UDA Value
  • Higher complexity work

Clinic Retains
Your margin per UDA

£17.50

Cost per UDA to Clinic
What you pay Dentello

£14.50

  • For 1,500 UDAs/month
  • Clinic keeps:£26,250/month
  • Dentello cost: £21,750/month
  • The Key Difference
Traditional agencies charge £15,000–£25,000 upfront before the dentist delivers a single UDA. With Dentello, you pay nothing upfront and only pay per UDA actually completed. If they deliver 1,200 UDAs instead of 1,500, you only pay for 1,200. Your cost scales with performance.
  • Zero upfront fees • Zero placement risk

How Dentello Works For England Practices

From first contact to your dentist delivering UDAs — here’s the process in 5 simple steps.

1. Share Your Requirements

Tell us about your practice, patient volumes, NHS/private mix, and ideal dentist profile. We'll discuss your UDA gap and timeline.

2. We Shortlist & You Interview

Within 2–3 weeks, we present 2–3 pre-vetted candidates from our pipeline. You interview them and select your top choice. You're always in control.

3. Compliance & Onboarding

We manage GDC, right-to-work, UKVI (if needed), indemnity, DBS, and NHS England performer list activation. Typically 6–8 weeks.

4. Dentist Starts & Delivers UDAs

Your dentist arrives practice-ready and begins seeing patients. They deliver UDAs, you track performance, and we invoice monthly based on actual output.

5. Ongoing Support & Safeguards

We monitor performance, provide coaching if needed, and all our protections remain active — replacement guarantee, underperformance support, locum access.