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4 Dec 2025 • Blog, NHS, Events

Wales NHS dental contract – there’s no going back!

It’s really happening! Despite the view of some NHS dental contract holders in Wales that it would never go ahead, at the end of last month the Welsh Government released more information relating to the…

2 Dec 2025 • Blog, Marketing and Design

Hints on planning a children’s day in your practice

With recent figures showing tooth decay is leading reason why children are being admitted to hospital putting aside days dedicated to treating children are becoming more important than ever. Setting up a children’s day can…

21 Nov 2025 • Wellbeing, Blog, Uncategorized

Burnout: how to recognise it and recover from it

Burnout is prevalent in dentistry. According to a survey carried out by Dental Protection, around two thirds (63%) of dental professionals are frequently burnt out and exhausted. Burnout and how to deal with it were…

14 Nov 2025 • Blog, Mental Health

Supporting Neurodivergent Patients and their families

In a recent Practice Plan podcast, special care dental nurse, Lisa Andrews Davies, discussed the work she had done to produce a website to support the parents of children newly diagnosed with ADHD and autism…

7 Nov 2025 • Wellbeing, Blog

Money Dysmorphia: when financial reality differs from perception

Regional Support Manager, Chris Nicholson, talks about a problem that seems to be becoming more common. Whether you’ve heard of it or not, money dysmorphia is a growing psychological and financial phenomenon affecting people in…

27 Oct 2025 • Blog, Practice Management

Simple ways to show appreciation to your dental team

Practice Plan Regional Support Manager, Emma Flunt, suggests some easy ways to show your practice team how much you appreciate them. Let’s be honest, running a dental practice is full-on. From the moment you walk…

21 Oct 2025 • Blog, NHS

Thinking of leaving the NHS? Be in safe hands…be Practice Plan

“It’s not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.” Seneca Practice Plan Regional Support Manager (RSM), Josie Hutchings, sets out why so…

20 Oct 2025 • Wellbeing, Blog

How dental practices can support colleagues experiencing the menopause

To mark World Menopause Month and World Menopause Day on 18th October, Practice Plan Regional Support Manager, Jayne Gibson, offers some advice for practice owners and managers on how to support colleagues experiencing symptoms of…

16 Oct 2025 • Blog, NHS

Practicing dentistry in Wales: Why the new NHS Dental Contract is a poor deal for dentists

Wales–based Practice Plan Regional Support Manager, Louise Anderson, offers her assessment of the reformed NHS dental contract for Wales. Following a consultation that garnered a response second only to the one on the 20 MPH…

29 Sep 2025 • Blog, Practice Management

Dental Pricing Structures: GDC Standards, Transparency and Membership Savings

Dental pricing structures: compliance, transparency and patient-friendly strategies Practice Plan Regional Support Manager, Sarah Barnard, discusses the needs and benefits of having a transparent pricing structure. Being transparent about your pricing is important for building…

15 Sep 2025 • Blog, Finance

Moving from NHS to private? When should you replace your pension?

To mark Pensions Awareness Week ,Wesleyan Financial Services’ Regional Manager, Simon Cosgrove, explains why it’s important to replace your NHS pension immediately if you move to private dentistry. When you hand back your NHS dental…

12 Sep 2025 • Blog, Practice Management

Simple strategies to grow your practice revenue

The rises in Employer’s National Insurance Contributions and the National Minimum Wage introduced in April this year placed an extra cost burden on practices. To compensate for this, if you haven’t already, then now is…

1 Sep 2025 • Blog, Practice Management

Transforming Dental Care for Vulnerable Communities

A dental practice in West Yorkshire is demonstrating how providing NHS dental care is not the only way to help patients in vulnerable circumstances. At a time when access to dental care is increasingly difficult…

15 Aug 2025 • Blog, NHS

NHS Wales Dental Contract Changes Explained – we’re coming to Cardiff and Llanelli!

Calling all NHS dentists in Wales The proposed Reform of NHS general dental services heralds major changes to the way NHS dentistry is delivered. New performance measures, a sharper focus on prevention and access, and…

12 Aug 2025 • Blog, Dental Health

Restoring Smiles, Rebuilding Lives: How Diamond Smiles Is Transforming Dental Care for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

An Edinburgh-based dental charity is quietly changing lives—one smile at a time. The Diamond Smiles Foundation, founded by implant dentist and owner of Southside Dental, Leanne Branton, offers transformative dental care to women survivors of…

1 Aug 2025 • Blog, Dental Landscape, NHS

Decoding the recent NHS dentistry announcements with Nigel Jones

In the latest episode of the “In the Loupe” podcast, Nigel Jones, Strategy Director at Practice Plan, dives into the recent announcements from NHS England that are set to reshape the landscape of dental care…

25 Jul 2025 • Wellbeing, Blog

From chairside strain to strength – why every dentist should consider Pilates

In this blog, we explore how Pilates, with its focus on posture, strength, and mindful movement can support the physical wellbeing of dental professionals. Meet Chloe Barton: Pilates instructor and Sports Massage Therapist Chloe Barton…

18 Jul 2025 • Blog, Dental Landscape, NHS

Navigating the changes to NHS dentistry in Wales: key takeaways from our recent webinar

NHS dentistry in Wales is entering a period of significant upheaval. With major reforms to the contract model on the horizon, practices across the country are preparing for changes that could drastically reshape how care…