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21 Aug 2026 • Blog, Finance

Moving to private dentistry: Why financial planning and practice structures matter more than you think

Making the move from NHS to private dentistry is a big step, and for many dentists it’s something they’ve thought about for years before finally deciding to take the leap. It’s an exciting transition, full…

14 Aug 2026 • Blog, Practice Management

The “Tell Them” theory

In this guest blog, Lucie Simic urges practice leaders to be more forthcoming. I came across a quote by Vex King recently that has stayed with me ever since. “Think the waiter was friendly? Tell…

7 Aug 2026 • Blog, Practice Management

Plan and pay-as-you-go prices out of alignment? Here’s what to do

Practice Plan Regional Support Manager, Donna Hall, makes some suggestions as to how to solve the problem of plan and pay-as-you-go prices being out of alignment. Sadly, this is something I do see when I’m…

31 Jul 2026 • Blog, Practice Management

How to stop profit leaking from your business

In this blog, veteran Dental Business Coach, Chris Barrow, advises practice owners and managers to look for the leaks in their profits and suggests ways to plug them. After more than 30 years in dentistry,…

22 Jul 2026 • Blog, Events

From client to part of a tribe with Practice Plan

Here at Practice Plan we value our clients, which is why we like to reward their loyalty by inviting them to attend one of our fantastic (legendary?) Club Weekends. Our aim is for them to…

17 Jul 2026 • Blog, Practice Management

Tranquillo Dental Studio – soothing the nerves of anxious patients

A friendship that began as colleagues has now developed into a partnership in a practice caters for the needs of nervous patients. Amy Hughes and Debbie Havard, partners in Tranquillo Dental Studio, were both working…

3 Jul 2026 • Blog, Switch

Derby Street Dental’s path to a sustainable future

When the new owners of Derby Street Dental practice made the decision to move away from their previous provider, they knew the practice needed a more sustainable, patient-focused way forward. After a lengthy process, Principal…

26 Jun 2026 • Blog, Practice Management, Uncategorized

Why patient experience is secret to membership growth

In this guest blog by Dental Business Coach, Lucie Simic, stresses the importance of the patient experience to achieving membership plan growth. If there’s one thing I keep coming back to in my work with…

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…