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Specialist accounting and business advice for dentists & dental practices

At Armstrong Watson we understand that running a dental practice comes with unique financial, regulatory and operational challenges. Our dedicated dental team offers tailored support to associates, practice owners, and dental professionals at every stage of their journey, from qualification through to retirement.

As members of NASDAL (the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) and the DDU’s (Dental Defence Union) selected accountancy adviser, we bring sector-specific insight and up-to-date knowledge of NHS and private practice regulations, ensuring you always receive advice that’s relevant and reliable.

Comprehensive support for the dental profession

Statutory compliance made simple
We handle your annual accounts, self-assessment tax returns, and ensure you’re fully compliant with HMRC requirements, giving you more time to focus on patient care.

Tax planning to maximise your income
Our tax specialists ensure your practice is structured tax-efficiently, helping you to retain more of your profits through proactive, strategic planning.

Support for newly qualified and associate dentists
From registering as self-employed to setting up cloud (or digital) accounting and understanding your obligations, we help early-career dentists to start off strong.

Buying, joining or starting a practice
Whether you’re acquiring a practice, forming a partnership or securing funding to start your own, we provide support with due diligence, financial modelling, payroll and ongoing compliance.

Real-time insight through cloud (or digital) accounting
With tools like Xero, we deliver clear, real-time insights into your financial performance and help you make informed business decisions through benchmarking and forecasting.

Personal financial advice and succession planning
We advise on everything from pensions and investments to preparing for retirement or exiting your practice, helping you build a secure financial future.

Tailored services for dental professionals

  • Practice purchase and incorporation advice
  • NHS and private practice structure optimisation
  • GP234 certification support
  • Capital allowances and tax efficiency reviews
  • Succession and retirement planning
  • Benchmarking and performance reporting
  • Personal wealth and legacy planning

Why choose Armstrong Watson?

NASDAL registered specialists: As members of the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL), we stay ahead of sector trends, contract updates, and tax changes specific to the dental profession — helping you make confident, informed decisions.

Dental sector expertise: With years of experience advising dentists and practice owners, we understand the specific financial, regulatory and operational issues you face and how to overcome them.

Joined-up strategic advice: Whether it’s business finance, tax planning or retirement preparation, we collaborate across our wider advisory team to provide tailored, cohesive support that drives your goals forward.

End-to-end career support: From Vocational Dental Professional to retirement, we provide consistent, practice support for every stage of your career.

Technology that empowers you: We work with market-leading cloud (or digital) accounting platforms like Xero to give you real-time visibility of your finances, enabling faster, smarter decision-making.

DDU preferred provider of member Accountancy Services: As preferred accountancy partner to the Dental Defence Union, they recognise the unique tailored support only a dental sector specialist accountancy firm can provide. Members can also access exclusive service rates.

 

Call NOW to speak to one of our dental specialists.

Call: 0808 144 5575

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Buying a dental practice: What to expect

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Managing your dental practice finances

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Our Dental team

Key contact

Jayne Clifford, Partner

Jayne Clifford

Partner

Call: 01412330846

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