More Dentists On Salaries Of Over GBP300,000 A Year

Thu, 19 Aug 2010

New figures have revealed that an increasing number of dentists in England and Wales are earning topsalaries of more than £300,000 a year.

According to the data from the NHS Information Centre, which covers both NHS and income from private patients, a total of 410 dentists had an annual income of over £300,000 (before tax and after expenses) in 2008-09 – up 8 per cent from 2007-08.

A total of 150 dentists earned between £275,000 and £300,000 in 2008-09, while 130 earned between £250,000 and £275,000, 240 had an income of £225,000 to £250,000 and 330 took home £200,000 to £225,000.

A further 1,250 earned £150,000 to £200,000 while 3,030 received an annual income of between £100,000 and £150,000. In total, some 5,540 dentists earned more than £100,000 a year.

The average 2009/09 salary for dentists in England and Wales, including those working full and part-time, was £89,600 before tax, but after expenses were taken into account - £500 more than the previous year.

A separate report from the NHS Information Centre showed dentists are now carrying out more complex and costly dental treatments, which are boosting their income even more.

The number of crowns, dentures, bridges and other band three treatments carried out by dental professionals rose by 12.2 per cent in 2009/10.
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