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26 May 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

Minimal Attendance Dentistry (MAD) ahead of reopening

Chris Barrow talks about putting plans in place ahead of the first phase of reopening. Whilst a definitive return to work date has not yet been issued, but many feeling this is imminent, Chris details…

19 May 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

Practice Housekeeping during COVID-19

Ashley Latter talks about what you can be doing right now amid COVID-19 lockdown ahead of current restrictions being lifted. With practical tips and advice, he highlights the importance of utilising this time wisely ahead…

13 May 2020 • Podcasts, Covid-19

BDA Benevolent fund & COVID-19 with Ros Keeton

Les Jones talks to industry expert, Ros Keeton, Chair of the BDA Benevolent Fund on how they continue to help dental professionals with their personal finances. This support is invaluable to many through the current…

11 May 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

Leading through uncertainty

Les Jones talks to Jude Jennison about leading through uncertainty as lockdown continues. Jude has been working with uncertainty all her life and understands the anxiety that this can cause. With numerous years’ experience she…

27 Apr 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Marketing and Design

A conversation with Shaz Memon

Les Jones talks to Shaz Memon about COVID-19 business survival planning. After the success of his sell out book, Instagram for Dentists, Shaz shares his insights to support dental practices in navigating through this difficult…

15 Apr 2020 • Podcasts, Mental Health, Covid-19

A conversation with Andy Elwood on Mental Health First Aid

Les Jones talks to Andy Elwood about mental health within dentistry during COVID-19. With considerable experience after serving 20 years with the emergency services, Andy shares the importance of mental health, particularly during the current…

7 Apr 2020 • Podcasts, Covid-19

Leading with communication

Les Jones talks to Chris Barrow about how leaders within dental practices can handle the current situation. Chris shares his thoughts on what can be done right now to ensure the best chance of a…

31 Mar 2020 • Podcasts, Covid-19, Uncategorized

Effective patient communication during COVID-19

Ashley speaks to Les Jones about how he is dealing with the current crisis. How to use time away from your patients constructively and the importance of routine to maintain health and mental wellbeing. He…

25 Mar 2020 • Podcasts, Dental Landscape

A conversation with Simon Thackeray on COVID-19

Simon Thackeray talks about how the current Covid crisis is impacting his practice and the dental profession as a whole. He discusses the measures he has put in place and looks at what the future…

17 Mar 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Grow your patient membership plan

Ellie Young talks through all the key things you need to consider in order to grow your patient membership plan. She explains the processes you should have in place and the difference involving the full…

3 Mar 2020 • Podcasts, Marketing and Design

Brilliant video with just your smart phone

Practice Plan’s Videographer Fern Lloyd explains how you can get engaging video content for use on your website and social media channels, using just your smartphone. She covers the different types of videos you can…

25 Feb 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management

What makes a good leader?

Chris explains what makes a good leader. He discusses the importance of having a vision, setting a good example and what to do if you find yourself tolerating behaviours you don’t want within your team.…

18 Feb 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Marketing and Design

The importance of webforms

Les Jones shares his experiences as a ‘mystery shopper’. Posing as a married mum of one who has recently moved and is looking for a dental practice, he completed a web enquiry form for a…

4 Feb 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Should you sell your practice?

Chris discusses the current trends with regard to choosing who to sell to. He also discusses possible alternatives to selling and explains the concept of the self-managing dental business. What you’ll hear: The reasons why…

28 Jan 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management

The benefits of holding an open day in your practice

Sophie and Pippa from our events team share their expert advice for event planning. They explain the benefits of holding an open day and provide top tips for making sure you get the best from…

14 Jan 2020 • Podcasts, Marketing and Design

How to apply creativity in your practice

Les Jones draws on his own experience creating and publishing his magazine, Elsie, to share his advice for generating creativity in your practice. He explains how to overcome common obstacles to help you to get…

6 Jan 2020 • Podcasts, Dental Landscape

What is the point of setting goals if you don’t reach them?

Chris shares his perspective on setting goals and trying to reach them in terms of sailing. He discusses the effect of external factors and the need to adapt to them. He also explains the value of setting the goal in the first place.

10 Dec 2019 • Podcasts, Marketing and Design

How to get the best from working with your designer

Nick talks through the important things you need to consider when you’re working with a designer. This should ensure you have the best experience and achieve the desired result with your marketing material.