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17 May 2021 • Blog, Mental Health

Dentists offering an empathetic ear to their fellow professionals

Concerns around the mental health of dentists across the UK have continued to grow over recent years – with many studies showing the high levels of stress and anxiety felt within the profession. A survey…

12 May 2021 • Blog, HR & Employment Law, Practice Management

Employment law – changes you need to be aware of

FTA Law Director and Employment Solicitor, Sarah Buxton, looks at recent changes to employment laws that practices need to be aware of, the latest regarding employees who are shielding, and the Government furlough scheme… Statutory…

10 May 2021 • Blog, Practice Management

A TEN:TEN or maybe a Boosted TEN:TEN

Time has become an incredibly precious commodity since practices have reopened. It has been an arduous period where, for many business owners, appraisals, one to ones, job chats and staff assessments (or whatever you want…

7 May 2021 • Blog, Finance

The five steps to becoming a membership-only practice

Fliss McCalmont discusses the benefits of being a membership-only practice and how to successfully move to that business model. Why become a membership-only practice? For obvious reasons, financial stability and security has taken higher priority…

30 Apr 2021 • Blog, Practice Management

Gary Nelson shares his ‘Motiv 8 Plan’ on how to motivate yourself and your practice over eight weeks…

Motivation is the force that guides behaviours. We may be out of a total lockdown, however practices are still working under restrictions and rules, and it is likely some of you may need a little…

19 Apr 2021 • Blog, Mental Health

Good wellbeing habits to develop in practice

Practice Plan’s Sarah Barnard shares her insights into why your team’s wellbeing is vital for the future and how to encourage it in your practice’s work environment… Why wellbeing is key to a well-performing practice…

12 Apr 2021 • Blog, Practice Management

Why you need a plan

Gary Nelson on why every practice needs a plan for the coming year… I can think of many reasons you might not want to take the time to write down your business plan for the…

5 Apr 2021 • Blog, Finance, Practice Management

Top Tips to boost your plan in practice

Sales Support Manager Michelle Hardy looks at five ways to boost your patient plan… Share your vision One way to help grow the plan is to share your vision for where you want to take…

4 Apr 2021 • Blog, Mental Health

Improve your sleep with a better bedtime routine

Brand and Communications Manager, Sian Grace, explains how to get the best night’s sleep and why it’s important. Sleeping badly and poor well-being often go hand in hand. A bad night’s sleep can make you…

1 Apr 2021 • Blog, Mental Health, Practice Management

A brighter spring…

Spring is here and many of us are happy to see the longer days that come with it. Looking back, February was, for many, the most challenging month of the year yet, and in that…

29 Mar 2021 • Blog, Practice Management

Tips on how to become a good leader

Johanna Hooper is a performance coach specialising in leadership, who has spent time working in senior positions within the armed forces. She has helped hundreds of people with leadership techniques and given people advice on…

24 Mar 2021 • Blog, Options Out Of The NHS

Four big things to consider when making a move to private dentistry

Practice Plan’s Zoe Close shares her thoughts on what you need to consider when making a move to private dentistry… The experience of living and working through the pandemic has led many to take a…

22 Mar 2021 • Blog, Covid-19

The COVID-19 Chronicles: an associate’s view #6 Hussein Hassanali

Ahhhh, my hands have thawed out enough to operate a keyboard in the new permafrost habitats of winter season dentistry. Thanks to the requirement for open window ventilation and fallows, through fervent shivering I’ve shifted…

15 Mar 2021 • Blog, Practice Management

How benchmarking can help you improve your practice…

Donna Hall brings you top tips from Dental Accountant Alan Suggett on how benchmarking can help you improve your practice… What does benchmarking mean to you and what can you do about it? How will…

8 Mar 2021 • Blog, Practice Management

Brent geese – what can we learn as humans?

Now you might be thinking I have finally lost my marbles (that happened years ago in case you are in any doubt), but if you have ever watched brent geese migrating, it is an extremely…

1 Mar 2021 • Blog, Covid-19, Uncategorized

Reasons to be confident in a brighter 2021

The recession we’re now in, following COVID-19, is the seventh I’ve experienced. So far, I have survived all seven. Recession doesn’t necessarily equal the failure of your business. Something that is worth remembering among all…

23 Feb 2021 • Blog, Covid-19

The right way to approach the topic of vaccinations

In early January, the NHS confirmed that staff at dental practices will be prioritised as part of the Covid-19 vaccination roll out. Some people will be apprehensive about the vaccine for health reasons and for…

15 Feb 2021 • Blog, Covid-19, HR & Employment Law

Furlough scheme changes you need to be aware of

The Government’s furlough scheme has slightly changed following the third lockdown. Currently, it is due to expire at the end of April, but discussions are ongoing in Westminster about another extension. HR and Employment Solicitor…