This dataset comprises information on 'Foundation Dentists' (FD) in England who have completed the Foundation Dentist training in the financial years 2016-17 to 2021/22. Along with the corresponding number of them that are still active in the following year and the number of 'Units of Dental Activity' (UDA) delivered.

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How is the data collected

The dataset is derived from FP17 forms which are submitted by dentists via the Compass system

Data Source

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) Data Warehouse

Time Period

Financial years 2016-17 to 2021-22

Geography

This data is for England only.

Caveats

Data is based on any Foundation Dentist (FD) who qualified in the previous financial year. Please note that not all FDs will work in NHS Primary Care Dentistry after qualification – usually, around 70% of FDs do carry out some NHS dental activity in the year following their qualification. Data for 2022-23 is not provided, as these newly qualified dentists are yet to complete a full year post-qualification.