With 12 different theatres and more than 85 speakers, you can’t afford to miss the North of England Dentistry Show. Here we take a deep dive into the Business Hub – powered by Mydentist.
The 2023 North of England Dentistry Show is making its way to Manchester Central on Saturday 11 March 2023.
Back and better than ever, it’s expected to have the highest attendance so far. Spaces are filling up very quickly!
The North of England Dentistry Show is your chance to get face-to-face with the full spectrum of dental companies via the exhibition. With over 100 brands confirmed to be there, the exhibition will feature the latest products and biggest innovations that power dentistry.
In addition, there will be 12 different lecture theatres at the show – the most the North of England Dentistry Show has every had. Each theatre will host a variety of carefully selected topics and speakers, and CPD will be available for every single lecture.
We’re expecting 85+ speakers on the day across every area of dentistry, all discussing the latest topics in the profession.
While the event is completely free to attend, registration is essential. Click here to register your place at the North of England Dentistry Show.
The Business Hub, powered by Mydentist, focuses on providing you with insights, advice and information on the business side of dentistry. Topics include increasing profitability, exploring private practice and day-to-day guidance to help you run the practice smoothly.
Rebecca Harris, deputy CDO for England – Keynote Address: Committed to the NHS and what’s happening with dental system reform – sponsored by NHS England
Rebecca is deputy chief dental officer for England and professor of Dental Public Health in the Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool.
She has held several dental professional roles such president of the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry, oral health topic expert for NICE committees and specialist advisor to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee inquiry into dentistry.
‘There are personal as well as financial, ideological and even possibly nationalistic reasons why people say they “love” the NHS,’ said Rebecca.
‘The NHS is often the standout example of something about the UK almost everyone celebrates, although it faces many challenges, especially as we recover from the pandemic.
‘NHS dentistry is undergoing reform though, with July 2022 seeing the first set of changes to the dental contract since 2006.
‘The presentation will outline the “why” of working in NHS dentistry and what is happening in relation to reform of the NHS dental contract in England.’
She provides clinical policy advice on Dental System Reform in her capacity as deputy CDO.
Bhavna Doshi – Creating a positive, high-performance team culture
As CEO of Dental Wealth Builder (DWB), Bhavna primarily focuses on practice profitability and growth solutions.
Her strategic techniques have been tried, tested and proven to work and have optimised revenues for many colleagues.
The key learning aims of Bhavna’s lecture are:
- Nurture an empowered, enthusiastic, and motivated team
- Help your team to work autonomously, independent of your presence but remain under your leadership and guidance
- Increase staff retention and loyalty.
Simon Gambold – Leading through adversity – sponsored by Engagetheteam.co.uk
Simon is a leadership coach providing support to dentists to engage the teams they work with to drive the patient experience, practice productivity and long term, sustainable growth.
He has had a long career in the dental industry, leading the UK dental and medical business of Henry Schein before joining their European leadership team.
‘The session is designed to provide an overview of the leadership for dentists programme, along with an introduction to the toolkit for practices,’ Simon said.
‘Teams that are engaged will input more, get more out, create a better patient experience more often, improve productivity and create a great place to work. By learning and practicing these skills any dentist can empower the team they work with to achieve more than they believe possible.’
Suki Singh – How to make a successful move from NHS to private dentistry – sponsored by Practice Plan Group
Suki Singh is an area sales manager for Practice Plan Group. He has been a regional support manager for 12 years and has over 17 years’ experience in the dental industry.
He is highly experienced when it comes to supporting dental practices with their business options and understands the issues and challenges dental practices face.
Are you thinking of making the move from NHS to private dentistry? If so, make sure you join Suki as he will discuss a proven five-step process for a successful conversion.
Jonathan Watson – Everything you need to know about buying and selling a dental practice in 2023 – sponsored by Christie & Co
Jonathan is a specialist dental agent working at Christie & Co covering the north.
With 11 years experience selling dental practices, and having worked across the country, he has acted for both independent and large corporate sellers gaining an in-depth knowledge of the dental market in the north and the rest of the UK.
Jonathan has a wealth of knowledge to share with you regarding the process of buying and selling dental practices.
In an ever-changing market with operational and macro-economic challenges, it has never been more important to take the right advice.
Siobhan Kelleher – The science of positive health: ‘live your best life’
Siobhan Kelleher is a multi-award winning dental professional. She was also named in the UK Dentistry top 50 in 2021 and 2022.
She presents nationally and internationally and regularly contributes articles to a range of industry-leading magazines and newspapers.
Join Siobhan for this talk about the pillars of lifestyle medicine and the practice of mindfulness and meditation. Siobhan will also talk about Perma, Ikigai, the pillars of resilience, and how to recognise the cascade of stress.
Attendees will have an awareness about the importance of psychological factors in relation to their own health and well-being and take home exercises they can revisit.
James Goolnik – How to exit happy: five secrets you need to know
James Goolnik set up Bow Lane Dental from a private squat in London 21 years ago, now with up to eight chairs and a team of 27.
He is also a former president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
This lively presentation will cover:
- How and when it is the right time to sell
- Attracting the right buyer
- Keeping your sanity with the due diligence process
- Exiting keeping your team in place.
Dan Nulty – A ‘plan’ to improve revenue and profits in your practice – sponsored by Patient Plan Direct
Dan is an ex-healthcare banker and now covers the northern regions for Patient Plan Direct. He provides plan membership solutions at lesser cost versus working with other providers.
He will share how Patient Plan Direct has helped practices of all shapes and sizes to improve revenue and profits by utilising Patient Plan Direct’s plan membership services.
The aims and objectives of his lecture are:
- Understand the benefits of switching plan provider and the ease of the process
- Explore the steps and considerations in managing a successful NHS to private conversion
- How a membership plan can play a key role in the success of a private or mixed practice.
Matthew Rhodes and Rob Beck – Are you paying more tax than you need to? The financial planning tips every dental practice owner needs to know – sponsored by Capstone Financial
Matt heads up the medical team at Capstone Financial, providing expert financial advice to a variety of professions.
He has over 15 years of experience and understands the issues and complexities dentists face with their financial planning, whether it’s understanding the NHS pension scheme or how best to protect you and your business.
Matt said: ‘As a practice owner you may be concerned about how the changing tax landscape could impact your finances now and in the future.
‘This fast-paced talk will highlight keys ways you can best extract profits from your business and save on tax with good financial planning.’
Kaushik Paul – Career pathways for the modern associate – sponsored by Mydentist
Kaushik is the clinical director for the north west and central region for Mydentist, the largest Body corporate in the UK with over 500 sites.
His background is in general dental practice, being based primarily within the midland area since 2005 when he passed his IQE exam after graduating from India in 2003.
Kaushik’s presentation will provide an array of clinical and non clinical roles available to associates and early career dentists within dental practices with a focus on corporate dentistry.
It will also allow the associates to critically review their career pathways and widen their knowledge of career options in wider dental community.
Tracy Stuart – Big wheels keep on turnin’ – sponsored by Smile Vision
Tracy Stuart is highly respected as a successful dental business coach, dental team trainer, and accredited DiSC trainer within the UK dental profession.
‘Exploring how digital technologies can tap into the potential that sits within the practice,’ said Tracy.
Every business has untapped potential that, unless exposed, is allowed to remain dormant. But when unleashed it will transform the results and achievements of the practice.’
Attendees will understand:
- The impact on the financial performance of the business
- How to improve staff moral and recruitment
- The key benefits from digitalisation and automation.
Neil Simkin – My time with Mydentist. The journey so far…… – sponsored by Mydentist
Neil qualified from Birmingham Dental School in 1998 and started at the Mydentist practice in Newtown in 2002. Here he has continued to develop his knowledge in dentistry and diversity with new treatments.
His lecture’s learning aims are to:
- Encourage consideration of the corporate sector
- Dispel myths about the corporate environment
- Encourage clinicians to consider the opportunities within Mydentist.
Justin Leigh – Transform your patient consultations and increase case acceptance, to grow your private practice
Justin Leigh is the gounder of Focus4growth, a sales and leadership training company specialising in the dental market.
He runs structured consultative sales and leadership coaching programs based on the principles from his bestselling book INSPIRE, CONSULT, SELL.
His aim is to support our dental clients to become market leaders and make a bigger positive impact in the world.
‘Patients want to be listened to and understood,’ Justin said: ‘It’s only then that they’re ready to hear about treatment options and make decisions, not before.
‘Taking a consultative approach to patient consults helps to guide patients and gives them confidence that you can provide the right treatment option for them.
‘If you want to increase case acceptance, improve patient satisfaction, and grow your private practice, you’ll learn how in this session.’
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