What Is a UDA Value Calculator in Dentistry?
A UDA Value Calculator is a financial tool that helps NHS dental practices calculate the monetary value of their Units of Dental Activity (UDAs).
It shows the average income per UDA based on the practice’s total NHS contract value and the number of contracted UDAs — providing clarity on whether the practice is being funded fairly compared to benchmarks.
Why Does a UDA Value Calculator Matter for Dental Practice Owners?
Not all NHS contracts are equal. Two practices may have the same contract value but different UDA allocations, creating very different UDA values — and profit potential.
- Higher UDA value = more funding per unit of activity, easier to deliver profitably
- Lower UDA value = more pressure on associates and tighter margins
Example:
- NHS contract value: £500,000
- UDAs contracted: 20,000
- UDA value = £25 per UDA
Another practice with the same contract but 18,000 UDAs would have £27.77 per UDA — a stronger position.
How Is UDA Value Calculated?
UDA Value (£)=Total NHS Contract ValueTotal UDAs Contracted\text{UDA Value (£)} = \frac{\text{Total NHS Contract Value}}{\text{Total UDAs Contracted}}UDA Value (£)=Total UDAs ContractedTotal NHS Contract Value
How Does DentPulse Automate UDA Value Calculations?
| Feature | Function |
| UDA Value Dashboard | Calculates average UDA value per practice or associate |
| Benchmarking | Compares your UDA value against local and national norms |
| Clawback Forecasting | Builds UDA value into clawback risk scenarios |
| APEX™ Integration | Shows which associates deliver profitably at given UDA values |
| Hybrid Revenue Model Forecasting™ | Puts NHS UDA value in context with private and plan income |
DentPulse turns UDA value into a real-time performance and planning metric, not just a static calculation.
DentPulse Tip™
“Not all NHS contracts are created equal.
Your UDA value determines whether NHS dentistry funds your profit — or eats it.”
Related Glossary Terms
- UDA (Units of Dental Activity) – NHS measure of activity
- NHS Contract Value – total annual funding from NHS England or NHS Wales
- NHS Clawback – repayment risk when UDAs are under-delivered
- APEX™ – profitability tracking per associate
- Hybrid Revenue Model Forecasting – NHS + private mix planning
Glossary Summary Table
| Term | Meaning |
| UDA Value Calculator | Tool that works out the average income per UDA |
| Purpose | Benchmark NHS funding and profitability per contract |
| DentPulse Advantage | Real-time UDA value benchmarking + integration with profit forecasts |
