Practice Plan

How becoming a mixed practice gave me the time to grow my business

Karan Rishi shares his experience of introducing private treatment into his NHS practice. Our practice is based in a working-class area…

Dentistry

The fajita effect

Many dental practices are forgetting that the customer is king (or queen), Les Jones says. If you’ve ever ordered fajitas…

Blog

The next decade in dentistry – what can the profession expect?

Nigel Jones seeks the industry’s opinion on how the profession may change over the next 10 years and what they would…

Dentistry

Will CSR be a focus for your business this year?

Implementing a CSR strategy this year could be very rewarding for your practice, says Nigel Jones. Although different businesses have…

Blog

Teamwork makes the dream work

If you’re looking to take your whole dental team out next year, make sure you book your place at the…

Dentistry

More business training for young dentists needed

Should young dentists be more business savvy when they leave university, Nigel Jones questions. Ever since I started working with…

Blog

Soothe your practice headaches

Zoe Close examines three big headaches dental teams are facing and discusses how best to tackle them During my 30…

Private Practice

Welcome to the new world

Les Jones explains how technology is improving experiences in and out of dental practices. I recently took a business trip…

Blog

Don’t coast into retirement

Practice Plan’s Richard Scarborough argues for a focused approach on growing your private patient numbers as you approach retirement For…

Private Practice

NHS to private dentistry

After 29 years running an NHS practice, Gordon Downes made the move to private dentistry. Here, he shares his journey…

Dentistry

Is there a glimmer at the end of the NHS tunnel?

Nigel Jones discusses Sara Hurley’s latest briefing with Simon Thackeray and Tony Kilcoyne. When Sara Hurley, chief dental officer (CDO)…

Dentistry

Shedding new light on contract reform

Nigel Jones discusses Sara Hurley’s recent briefing into the workings of NHS dentistry with Eddie Crouch and Paul Worskett. Earlier…

Dentistry

Grow your practice at BDIA Dental Showcase

Practice Plan is back at the BDIA Dental Showcase and hosting their on-stand Business Growth Theatre. Delegates will have more…

Dentistry

Dentistry divided – NHS dentists substantially more unhappy than private

Nigel Jones shares the results of a happiness survey of dentists and discusses the implications for the future of the…

Dentistry

Inspiring growth

Amy D’Arcy-Burt discusses the benefits of connecting with like-minded people and businesses Throughout the year I host a breakfast club…

Private Practice

Three key factors when selecting a plan provider

Sarah Barnard, regional support manager from Practice Plan, looks at three key things you should consider when selecting a plan…

Private Practice

Making the move

Practice Plan shares the experiences of two principal dentists who introduced private dentistry into their NHS practice at different times.…

Dentistry

Opening the door to private practice

Jayne Gibson discusses how to approach making a seamless and successful conversion from NHS to private dentistry. When you begin…

Private Practice

How to win more business in just three seconds

Les Jones says take some time to really think about your practice brand. First impressions count…a lot! You might have…

Dentistry