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How to build a perfect team
Andrea Ubhi explains how to take your team from mediocre to amazing How can we build a team that is…
Private Practice
The confident dentist
Simon Hocken says self-assurance and confidence are attractive traits when it comes to dentistry, so what can be done to…
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Six primary mistakes
Mary Fisher-Day says avoiding these six everyday mistakes will create positivity and increase success 1) Failure to say ‘thank you’…
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How not to cut your associates’ pay
Chris Barrow considers the best way to tell associates that changing market forces will affect their pay Before commenting on…
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Offering choice
Theresa Riley discusses the importance of giving your private patients that little bit extra Whether you’re already offering private dentistry…
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What does your practice…practice?
Gary Zelesky explains how to transform your practice and staff from good to ‘great’ Here are some questions that all…
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Soothe your practice headaches
Zoe Close examines three big headaches dental teams are facing and discusses how best to tackle them During my 30…
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Do you know this critical number?
Measuring and knowing the numbers in your practice is key, says Ashley Latter. But principals are often unaware of one…
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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…
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Seeing both sides
Linda Miles considers the differing views from within the dental practice of lost chairtime Staff viewpoint The dental team members…
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Teamwork at its best
Linda Miles says teamwork consists of three important key elements – professionalism, attitude and leadership – and is critical to…
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Dental partnership group launches
Dentex are helping dental practices to achieve clinical excellence through smart partnerships Dentists are unique in the demands they face…
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The business of orthodontics
Lester Ellman explains how to remain profitable and manage successfully At the birth of orthodontics as we know it, much…
Orthodontics
Five ways to improve efficiency
Mike Hesketh, principal dentist at The Exeter Dental Centre offers some tips to grow your practice and improve efficiency If…
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Finding the right candidate
Luke Arnold, recruitment manager at Dental Elite, gives his top tips for conducting a successful job interview When recruiting for…
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Re-inventing the wheel
Dr David Houston outlines how he has successfully grown his group of practices using a hub-and-spoke system Our group of…
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Be the brand leader
Les Jones explains how developing your brand could help you become a more effective leader I visit a lot of…
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The power of persuasion
Do you give patients gifts or rewards? And do you know the difference? Dr Christopher Phelps explains how and when…
Private Practice
Are you in it for the long term?
Long-term relationships are key to a successful dental membership plan, says Practice Plan’s Les Jones The retail environment has changed…
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