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19 Jun 2026 • Practice Management

A phased approach – there’s more than one way to introduce a membership plan

Many dental practice owners and managers, appreciate that, on paper, introducing a membership plan makes sense. They appreciate the benefits such as more predictable income, a stronger focus on prevention and better patient retention. With…

12 Jun 2026 • Blog, Marketing and Design

Why local SEO is essential for growing a dental practice

Local SEO is becoming increasingly important for dental practices looking to attract new patients and stay visible within the competitive landscape. We know there is a lot of focus on the generic SEO, however local…

5 Jun 2026 • Blog, Our News

Celebrating 25 years of Our Josie at Practice Plan

What a quarter of a century in dentistry teaches you about people, purpose and perseverance As anyone who’s worked in dentistry for any length of time will know, people rarely stay in the same role,…

29 May 2026 • Blog, CSR

The simplest way your practice can give back this summer

In this guest blog, Mark Topley, Chair of Trustees at Gold for Kids highlights an easy way dental practices can help raise funds for the charity. Every day, something quietly valuable leaves your practice. A…

21 May 2026 • Blog, Events

Dentistry Show Birmingham 2026 – thank you for being part of it!

If you were one of the many people who attended our sessions in the Dental Business Theatre or came to our stand at Dentistry Show Birmingham last weekend, we’d like to say a big ‘thank…

14 May 2026 • Blog, Mental Health, Uncategorized

Mental Health Awareness Week: How dental team members can look after themselves

Dental team members are used to looking after other people, but not necessarily themselves. You may have to deal with a full diary, patients running late even when someone is off sick, yet you power…

7 May 2026 • Blog, Finance

Retirement planning for dentists: How to secure your financial future

Retirement planning for dentists is becoming increasingly important as career paths, income streams and NHS pension structures continue to change. Whether retirement feels decades away or just around the corner, early planning can give dentists…

1 May 2026 • Blog, Practice Management

Nurse Led clinics: opening up new opportunities

A recent Practice Plan podcast saw Lisa Andrews Davies, Chair of the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) and Senior Dental Nurse within Hertfordshire’s Community Dental Service, discussing nurse-led dental clinics. This blog explains what…

24 Apr 2026 • Blog, Practice Management

Practice Plan’s Dental Business Theatre at BDCDS 2026: Supporting practices to build a better future

Are you coming to the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS) at the NEC Birmingham on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May 2026? Then Practice Plan’s Dental Business Theatre should be an essential part…

22 Apr 2026 • Blog, NHS

NHS Dental Contract Changes in England Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For NHS Contract Holders and Associate Dentists in England based on the Dental Update / Practice Plan Webinar, 7 April 2026 Around 1,500 people tuned into our NHS Dental Contract changes in England webinar live…

3 Apr 2026 • Blog, Finance

How to keep your practice financially resilient this year

As we move through 2026, many dental practice owners are already feeling the impact of rising costs, shifting patient behaviour and the upcoming NHS contract reforms. It can feel like a lot to navigate, especially…

2 Apr 2026 • Blog, Dental Landscape

Understanding the new NHS Wales Dental Contract: get your free guide

Sweeping change is coming to NHS dentistry in Wales. From 1 April 2026, the new, completely reformed national dental contract takes effect. This represents the most significant shift in nearly two decades and marks the…

27 Mar 2026 • Blog, Practice Management, Uncategorized

Cyber security in dental practices: why it matters and what you should do to stay safe

Cyber security might not be the first thing on a dental practice’s agenda. However, from digital patient records to online payment systems technology is becoming more embedded in everyday operations and so the risks are…

20 Mar 2026 • Blog, Practice Management

What compliance really means for dental teams — and why it matters

Compliance is seldom, if ever, top of a dental team’s list of their favourite aspects of practice life. For some, it feels like a maze of policies, paperwork and checklists. For others, it’s something the…

6 Mar 2026 • Wellbeing, Blog

Supporting the dental team: Wellbeing, compassion and the power of small daily practices

Wellbeing in dentistry is one of the current most talked about issues and yet it can still feel detached from the day‑to‑day realities of clinical life. In a recent Practice Plan Bodcast, prosthodontist and integrative…

27 Feb 2026 • Blog, Switch

Thinking about switching your dental plan provider? Here’s what you need to know

Practice plan Regional Support Manager, Donna Hall, outlines what you need to know if you’re thinking of switching dental plan provider. I’ve spent the last 11 years helping dental practices transition their patients from other…

17 Feb 2026 • Blog, NHS

Making the move: the practicalities of moving from NHS to private dentistry

Although there are many benefits to making the move from NHS dentistry to private practice, such as greater autonomy, improved patient care and financial sustainability, it requires careful planning and a clear understanding of the…

16 Feb 2026 • Blog, NHS

England’s NHS contract changes April 2026 – the same cake sliced differently

The recently announced changes to the NHS dental contract in England seem to have left current contract holders uncertain as to what they mean for them. According to the government, they introduce measures aimed at…