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17 Aug 2017 • Blog, NHS

Paul Worskett, shares his views on how the issue of patient charge revenue is being addressed in the new contract

Patient charges have risen, but the same cannot be said for contract values. And, alongside the growing gap between UDA values and these charges, it can be a balancing act. Here, we ask Paul Worskett,…

11 Aug 2017 • Practice Management

Don’t think big – think MASSIVE

David Hyner, motivational speaker, and Les Jones, Creative Director at Practice Plan, fellow members of The Professional Speakers Association, make the case for setting massive goals to achieve your business dreams.

4 Aug 2017 • Practice Management

How small changes can make a big impact!

The hugely successful UK cycling team has built much of its success on a principle called the Accumulation of Marginal Gains. That is, if you want to make a significant improvement in your performance, it’s…

28 Jul 2017 • Dental Health

The importance of managing oral health in dementia sufferers

Dementia is now one of the most common neurological disorders in the older generation. Here, Dental Hygienist, Jo Dickinson, explains why maintaining good oral health in dementia sufferers is so important and how this can…

26 Jul 2017 • Blog, NHS

Planning for the future: the CDO speaks out…

On 12th June, the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for England, Sara Hurley, brought together key stakeholders in dentistry to be transparent about the department’s work, to open the lines of communication, and to support efforts…

24 Jul 2017 • Blog, NHS

Len D’Cruz’s views on the future for associates within the new NHS contract

The future for the whole profession of dentists working under the reformed contract within the NHS is unclear, but here we look specifically at how associates could be impacted by the changes. Len D’Cruz, whose…

21 Jul 2017 • Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

Sheila Scott and Chris Barrow give us a glimpse of what to expect on this year’s Workshop Tour

Sarah Whittall, Events and Marketing Coordinator, catches up with dental business experts, Sheila Scott and Chris Barrow, ahead of this year’s Workshop Tour to find out what they have in store for you…

14 Jul 2017 • Practice Management

How to tackle three big headaches faced by dental teams

During my 30 years in the dental profession, including many years working in both private and NHS practices, I would say that the challenges facing private practices have remained largely unchanged. Perhaps with the exceptions…

10 Jul 2017 • Marketing and Design, Practice Management

How to attract more patients to your dental practice

Attracting new patients is a perennial challenge for practices, and something I often hear when visiting dentists is how to do so without spending too much money. Of course, the best approach for you will…

5 Jul 2017 • Practice Management

A bright future based on decades of success

Alexandra Dental Care has earned itself a reputation as a quality practice that is focused on delivering preventive dentistry, backed up by many years in business. Josie Hutchings, Regional Support Manager at Practice Plan, caught…

30 Jun 2017 • Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

Four ways to ensure you recruit the best candidate

Interviewing candidates to join your practice team is an important process as it is essential to find the ideal person who is the perfect fit for you and your business. After all, having a team…

28 Jun 2017 • Dental Health

Eight reasons to quit sugar

These are some of the recent headlines about sugar… “Removing sugar from diet for just nine days can have ‘dramatic results’, new study claims.” Independent “Sugar is as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco, warn health…

21 Jun 2017 • Marketing and Design, Practice Management

Tips and advice on how to give your practice income a boost!

Over the past few months I’ve had the pleasure of presenting The Practice Plan Workshop Tour along with my friend and dental communications expert, Simon Tucker. We’ve had a great time hosting events up and…

14 Jun 2017 • Practice Management

How to sell with confidence in your dental practice

Asking your patients the right questions is the best way to lead to a tailored treatment plan that you can confidently discuss with them, without the need for a ‘hard sell’. Here, Ruth Findlay, Regional Support…

12 Jun 2017 • Practice Management

Driving your dental practice to success

Kresse Wesling is an award-winning entrepreneur and one half of a soaring brand that reclaims old fire hoses to create luxury goods. You may wonder what this has to do with dentistry! The surprising truth…

9 Jun 2017 • Practice Management

The benefits of reviewing your own practice to keep standards high

We live in a society where everyone now has the opportunity to review almost every place they have ever stepped foot in. Online review sites have become hugely popular, with thousands of people making the…

5 Jun 2017 • Blog, NHS

Tony Kilcoyne’s views on whether the UDA values will be reviewed when the new contract comes into place

The issue of the huge variation in UDA values in practices throughout England, and sometimes even on the same street, is one that has been challenging the dental profession for some time. While the rollout…

31 May 2017 • Practice Management

Our success story: how one practice grew their award-winning business

Twenty-three years ago, in a caravan in a car park at Titchfield Community Centre, Clare Chavasse opened Titchfield Dental. As patient numbers steadily grew, the practice expanded. Firstly, into a two-surgery practice with one dentist…