DENTISTRY

The dental profession is an untapped market when considering a claim for Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits. If you are involved with dental innovation or seeking an advance in dental technology your business is entitled to this attractive tax relief. Surprisingly 94% of the dental clients are claiming for the first time.

More and more dentists are now engaging in research and development as a result of improved technology, which is reshaping the dental industry.

To be eligible for this credit, the qualified research costs will need to meet four criteria:

• be for new or improved products or software
• be technological in nature
• should eliminate uncertainty
• and there needs to be a process of experimentation to test the new products

Are any of the following used in the practice?

1. The use of 3D printers for the printing of a variety of materials, such as metals and ceramics. Manufacturing products such as aligners
2. New bonding materials and processes
3. Research into different bone grafting techniques
4. Trials in decontamination
5. Intraoral Scanning
6. Planning Software
7. CT Scan
8. Digital X-ray
9. Photography
10. Digital 3D Printing
11. Milling of Materials
12. Ceramic Firing

Does your business offer the following treatments?

1. Orthodontics, Fixed, Clear Aligner System
2. Crowns, Bridges, Inlays, Veneers, Restorations
3. Periodontics
4. Endodontics
5. Implantology
6. Hygiene
7. Oral Surgery
8. Emergency Cover
9. Tooth Whitening

Does your business offer its staff?

1. CPD
2. Software Development and Training
3. First Aid and A and E Training
4. PPE
5. Nurse Exams and Certification
6. Fire Training
7. GDPR compliance training

Do you use the following materials ?

1. Impression Materials
2. Cements
3. Amalgams
4. Composite
5. Filling Materials

Do you design/manufacture

1. Crown & Bridge
2. Prosthetics
3. Orthodontic
4. Implants