Team management
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Technically Speaking – recruitment and utilising the existing team
Are you utilising your team to their full scope? This month, Eleanor and Emily Pittard discuss the issue of technician…
Laboratory
There isn’t a dental nurse shortage, and here’s why…
‘Practices should be looking at their dental nurses as an investment, not a cost for the practice’: dental nurse Rebecca…
Dental Nursing
How to recognise the key moment for change
‘An important role for any leader is to lead change,’ says Jamie Morley – but how do we know when…
Dentistry
Seeking discomfort for personal growth
‘Look for things that are awkward and uncomfortable’: This month, Jamie Morley discusses the benefits of seeking discomfort to personal…
Dentistry
Take time to help your team feel fine
Practice Plan regional support manager (RSM), Louise Anderson, explains how encouraging dental teams to take care of their wellbeing has…
Dentistry
Does your practice have ADHD?
This month Jamie Morley discusses how to recognise if your practice has ADHD and, if so, how to improve your…
Dentistry
The World Cup – how it’s inspired me in the dental practice
Cosmetic dentist Dr Alaa Ati discusses the lessons she has learned from the World Cup and how they can help…
Dentistry
How will they respond to feedback?
This month, Jamie Morley discusses responses to feedback, including how to recognise a normal response and the steps you need…
Dentistry
Talking to your team about leaving the NHS
Josie Hutchings, regional support manager (RSM) at Practice Plan, discusses why it is so important to involve your team when…
NHS to Private
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The Green Hygienist – empower your dental team with sustainability
‘A solid starting line for practices’: Lottie Manahan discusses how you and your team can achieve sustainability in your dental…
Dentistry
Connecting with your team – peel back the onion
This month, Jamie Morley discusses why peeling back the layers of a person allows you to understand and connect with…
Dentistry
Do your colleagues feel happy and valued?
Keziah Harvey discusses what it takes to attract and grow a strong, motivated and happy team at your practice. Team…
Dentistry
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Do you have the right people on your team?
Is someone on your team under-performing? Jamie Morley on the importance of making changes, having the right people and assessing…
Dentistry
Trust and psychological safety – how safe is your environment?
Jamie Morley discusses the importance of a safe environment and offers strategies to build trust and psychological safety in your…
Dentistry
Team dynamics – do you understand your dental team?
Jamie Morley explores the dynamics at play within the dental team and how to ensure the team is aware of…
Dentistry
What are the common errors made by front desk staff in a dental practice?
Hazel Adams highlights why having a robust front desk is so essential. As a practice, you want to ensure that…
Private Practice
The myth of team building
Team building exercises don’t work, it is often down to poor leadership or the wrong people, Alun Rees says. ‘We…
Dentistry
How to unite the perfect dental team
Anna Middleton speaks to fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk about why uniting your dental team as a workforce is so important in terms of…
Oral health
How to lead a more productive, profitable and happy team
Mark Topley discusses what can be done in practice to ensure you are doing the right things and how to…
Dentistry