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Thinking of leaving the NHS? Be honest with your team
What are some of the important things a practice owner needs to consider with regard to their team when deciding…
NHS to Private
Should you be concerned about losing patients when converting from NHS to private?
‘Dentists, take heart!’ – Anju Jairath, Les Jones and Zoe Close address some common concerns when converting from NHS to…
NHS to Private
Too little, too late – a look back at 2023
Following on from last month’s part one of their review of the dental landscape in 2023, Nigel Jones continues his…
Dentistry
‘Any time is a good time to convert’ – advice from an NHS to private expert
Simon Gallier first transitioned a practice to private dentistry 30 years ago – here he shares some advice for those…
NHS to Private
NHS to private conversions – ‘no sign of things slowing down’
Katrina Rees and Suki Singh discuss the trend throughout 2023 of practices converting from NHS to independent dentistry and whether…
NHS to Private
A year of peaks, troughs and little progress – a look back at 2023
‘Not just a rollercoaster year, this time it’s Blackpool’s The Big One!’ – Practice Plan’s Nigel Jones and BDA chair…
Dentistry
Breaking down barriers to converting from NHS to private
In this podcast, Michelle Hardy from Practice Plan busts some common myths surrounding barriers to converting from NHS to private…
NHS to Private
The new Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) – is it worth the paper it’s written on?
A new streamlined SDR was unveiled at the end of the summer to mixed reviews. Practice Plan regional support manager…
Dentistry
An opportunity lost – ring-fenced dental funding was just a pipe dream
Addressing the barriers to patient attendance while encouraging the continued attendance of those already engaged in their own oral health…
NHS to Private
Completing a second successful move away from the NHS
It’s second time around for practice manager Kate Cummings – learn how she was able to become a fully private…
Dentistry
Overcoming obstacles to leaving the NHS
Sarah Barnard urges dentists who thought leaving the NHS contract was fraught with difficulties to think again – times are…
NHS to Private
Dealing with conflict between team members within a practice
Practice Plan regional support manager Tina Wixon offers some advice on how to ensure conflict within a practice team are…
Business
Anju’s transformation from surviving in the NHS to thriving in private practice
Anju Jairath explains how transitioning from NHS to private practice with the support of Practice Plan brought back her love…
NHS to Private
‘A no brainer’ – the benefits of introducing a membership plan
Rowan Thomas speaks to Katrina Rees about the frustrations of working in NHS dentistry and how adopting a dental membership…
NHS to Private
How Buxton Dental Practice regained control by going private
‘Calm, positive and excited’ – Craig Walsh explains how the move from NHS to private with a membership plan benefited…
NHS to Private
‘Freedom to do the right thing’ – providing private dentistry to children
Ulrika Skalberg explains how children fit into the transition from NHS to private dentistry and her motives for handing back…
NHS to Private
It needn’t be all or nothing – advice on changing your NHS contract
As many dentists reassess their relationship with NHS dentistry in the light of this year’s clawback, Zoe Close caught up with Thomas…
Business
Workshop tour: first-class patient experience without breaking the bank
Practice Plan shares the details of their How to Build a Team of High Flyers workshop tour, led by Barry…
Dentistry
The practice sales market – sinking or still buoyant?
The dental practice market has seen a shift since the COVID lockdowns, as Lis Hughes, managing director of Frank Taylor…
Business