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4 Dec 2019 • Blog, Marketing and Design, Practice Management

Is your team geared to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?

I’ve recently carried out a secret shopper exercise with a number of dental practices across the UK and the results have been a real eye-opener. It seems that the majority of practices are well-versed and skilled in their ability to ‘snatch defeat from the jaws of victory’.

14 Nov 2019 • Blog, Practice Management

None of my associates want to buy my practice. What are my options?

Your dentistry questions answered: selling your practice Practice Plan’s Zoe Close looks for answers to the questions you’re asking. If none of my associates want to buy my practice, what are my options? Traditionally, when…

29 Oct 2019 • Practice Management

Growing pains – are you doing enough to maximise the value of your practice?

In today’s saturated marketplace, most dentists can be forgiven for thinking they’ve ‘made it’ when they overcome stiff competition and secure funding to purchase a highly sought-after practice. But it’s surprising how often complacency can…

2 Sep 2019 • Practice Management

Protect your practice from cybercrime

Donna Hall asks Tracy Pound about the risk of cybercrime and what dentists can do to protect their data…

26 Aug 2019 • Blog, Practice Management

Location, location, location – how the dental practice market varies by region

If purchasing a dental practice is at the top of your wish list, you might be interested to know the regional trends that are currently influencing practice sales and valuations. Recent market analysis, conducted by…

17 Jul 2019 • Practice Management

How to keep cool over your summer tax bill

While January’s self-assessment tax return date is firmly etched in the minds of most dentists, HMRC’s summer tax liability deadline of 31st July can often go unnoticed despite being equally as important. Paying the due…

22 May 2019 • Mental Health, Practice Management

Farzeela Merali-Rupani discusses how to stop a complaint escalating

The threat of complaints/litigation is the biggest source of stress to dentists, according to a recent survey by the BDA. More than 2,000 dentists responded to the survey and 54.9% said they were experiencing high…

22 Apr 2019 • Practice Management

Banking on good service?

Whether you have recently purchased a dental practice, or are shopping around for a better deal, choosing the right financial provider to fulfil your requirements can play a vital part in your business’s success. With…

1 Apr 2019 • Practice Management

Every second counts

Kevin Lewis shares the results of research into interactions between clinicians and patients, and discusses their relevance to dentistry when it comes to building rapport within the limited time of appointments…

28 Feb 2019 • Practice Management

Buying a practice in 2019? Five major trends you can’t afford to ignore

Things change fast in dentistry. Remaining ahead of the curve when buying a dental practice is a bit like trying to keep up with Usain Bolt in a 100 metre race. Without a considerable head…

16 Jan 2019 • Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

Sarah Buxton explains what you need to consider when an employee is expecting

HR issues are a topic that we get asked about on a fairly regular basis as many practices are keen to ensure they’re abiding by the law. And how best to manage pregnant employees and…

9 Jan 2019 • Practice Management, Uncategorized

The ten most common ways that dentists wreck their practice

Dentist and former practice owner, Stephen Hudson, discusses the most common mistakes being made by dentists that could result in destroying their own dental practice.

24 Dec 2018 • Practice Management

Why dentists should be upbeat following changes to taxable benefits

Despite the horror warnings beforehand, Chancellor Philip Hammond’s final Budget before Brexit was reasonably favourable for dental professionals with some notable changes made to taxable benefits.

17 Dec 2018 • Practice Management

How does GDPR impact our ability to refer patients to other practices?

The end of November marks six months since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It’s probably fair to say it’s been a learning curve for everyone, including dental practice teams, in terms…

12 Nov 2018 • HR & Employment Law

Associate employment status change – what owners and associates need to know

Neil Richardson, Senior Financial Consultant at Wesleyan explains the potential implications of the associate employment status review on practice and associate finances… The HMRC review into the employment status of associates is likely to have…

29 Oct 2018 • Practice Management

The patient journey – part two

Les: Hi Nigel, so we’re here to pick up from our first blog on the patient journey. If you remember, last time, we talked about building your reputation as a dental practice, your marketing and…

22 Sep 2018 • Practice Management

Attending the BDIA show? How to make the most of the exhibition

If you’re thinking of making a positive change, attending the forthcoming BDIA Dental Showcase is likely to provide the inspiration you need to grow and maximise the profitability of your dental practice. The UK’s premier…

12 Sep 2018 • Practice Management

Where is the best place to begin when considering a diary zoning system?

This is a question that we often get asked to advise on, particularly by practice managers who are looking for a system that will ease the day-to-day running of the practice. Appointment zoning does exactly…