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Lucie Simic discusses what work-life balance in dentistry really means and why it’s important for practices to prioritise a healthy work culture. Work-life balance is a topic that often find myself having in conversations, particularly in the world of dentistry, where the demands on teams are relentless. However, in my experience, balance doesn’t exist in…
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This new year, Lucie Simic shares why choosing consistency can deliver ‘transformative’ results for your practice. For the past few weeks, it seems the world around us is in a frenzy of ‘new year’ reinvention. Everywhere I turn people are sharing their resolutions, fresh goals and bold declarations for the year ahead. But, for me,…
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Lucie Simic shares simple ways to show gratitude, spread joy and make your team feel valued during the festive season. Christmas is a time for giving, and within a dental practice, it’s the perfect chance to reflect on everything your team has achieved and show your appreciation for their dedication. A thoughtful approach to festive rewards…
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Lucie Simic discusses why introducing an annual pay rise for your dental team is not just fair, but necessary. In dentistry, we understand the importance of staying ahead in patient care, technology and treatment options. Yet one area where a dental practice can fall behind is compensation for their teams. While some forward-thinking practices have…
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Lucie Simic introduces her ‘Culture and creativity’ workshop which will be traveling the UK as part of the Practice Plan Workshop Tour. One of the additional benefits Practice Plan customers can take advantage of is the hugely popular annual workshop tour. Exclusive to Practice Plan practices, the tour takes places on 15 dates across 13…
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Lucie Simic explains why the summer holidays is a golden opportunity for a ‘summer reset’ for your dental practice and what this could look like. As summer sets in and kids break up from school, many dental practices experience a natural lull. Patients, clinicians and team members alike take advantage of the season to enjoy…
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This month, Lucie Simic discusses why Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a blueprint for engaging the modern workforce in dental practices. Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ has not just captivated audiences, but also provided a masterclass in engagement, authenticity and connection. I will happily admit to some major FOMO (fear of missing out) while it felt…
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Shifting your focus from ‘how’ to ‘who’ will build a dental practice where team members can thrive, says Lucie Simic. On the journey to creating a dream dental team, one question should resonate more profoundly: ‘Who?’, not ‘How?’ Recently I was reminded of this principle by Steven Bartlett at the Birmingham Dentistry Show, but it…
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This month, Lucie Simic shares why feedback is your greatest ally in empowering your dental practice. The pursuit of excellence in dental practices isn’t just about perfecting techniques or delivering impeccable patient care. It’s also about fostering a culture of continuous improvement – where feedback provides the basis for growth and innovation. Whether it’s feedback…
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Les Jones speaks to Lucie Simic about the importance of having a ‘head cheerleader’ in your practice – someone responsible for making sure the team is thriving. As the problems with recruitment and retention of dental teams shows no sign of abating, it’s now more important than ever to ensure existing staff are happy and…
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This month, Lucie Simic discusses going the extra mile to connect with patients. Just as was demonstrated when football manager Jurgen Klopp received a phone call from his dentist during a Liverpool FC press conference a few weeks back, one of the key elements in successful patient management is the art of persistence in customer…
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Lucie Simic discusses how a weekly ten-minute break can improve productivity, boost morale and empower women – without compromising practice profits. Let’s delve into a crucial aspect topic that demands our attention within dental practices: the wellbeing of our teams – with a particular focus on the women working in dentistry. In a profession where…
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Lucie Simic calls for annual salaries in dentistry, and discusses why this shift would boost job satisfaction, professionalism, and commitment in the industry. The dental industry has long adhered to a compensation model based on hourly rates for its nursing, front of house and treatment coordinator (TCO) teams. However, as industries around the world…
