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Practice Plan details the ongoing support that practices can expect to receive after making the jump to private practice. If you’re thinking about moving away from the NHS, the final stage on that journey is not the day your conversion to private dentistry is complete. The final stage is actually also the beginning of a…
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Practice Plan explains the process of communicating your transition from NHS to private to your practice team and patients. ‘Communication works for those who work at it.’ – John Powell. If you’re handing back your NHS contract and moving into private practice, communicating this is vitally important. At Practice Plan, we’ve been helping dentists to…
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Practice Plan answers some frequently asked questions that practice owners have before transitioning from NHS to private. Leaving the familiarity of an NHS contract for private practice can be a scary experience. It’s a step into the unknown. So, it’s understandable that practice owners considering making this move have questions. At Practice Plan, we’ve been…
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Jason Wong has been announced as the interim chief dental officer (CDO) for England, it has been revealed. He will hold the role on a temporary basis while recruitment is underway for a permanent replacement to Ms Sara Hurley, who stepped down as CDO last month (June 2023). In a message to NHS teams, NHS…
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Dentistry’s Top 50 gathered this June to celebrate their achievements – watch the video to get in on the action. On 22 June 2023, FMC invited its recently announced Top 50 to gather and celebrate each other’s success at a glamorous summer soirée. A striking London skyline formed a fitting backdrop while attendees enjoyed drinks,…
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The first Dentistry Census identified workplace stress as a major issue among dental professionals – get involved in the second survey to see how stress levels have changed in the past two years. With the second Dentistry Census now open, we will soon see how the dental profession has changed in the two years that…
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Philips and Dental Wealth Builder collaboration empowers dental professionals to reshape the business of dentistry. Philips, a global leader in healthcare technology, has forged an exclusive collaboration with Dr Bhavna Doshi, the CEO of specialist coaching consultancy Dental Wealth Builder to create a suite of customised training and education programmes specifically tailored for dental practices…
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In a free one-day seminar in Weybridge this July, Professor Riaz Yar will explore the benefits of digital dentistry. Specialist in prosthodontics Professor Riaz Yar will take you through all the advantages of digital dentistry. This July, ‘The Digital Dentistry Masters: a hands-on seminar into digital workflows’ will be brought to you by Dentsply Sirona.…
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Harry Morris shares invaluable insight into the Brighton-based event that not only celebrated 10 years of dental access but also highlighted the need for early oral health intervention. Marking 10 years of direct access opportunities, EMS hosted an open day dedicated to children’s oral health on 29 April. This was alongside Christina Chatfield, an award-winning…
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Practice Plan and Wesleyan discuss how to get started with the transition from NHS to private with some key financial considerations. When it comes to making a big decision for the future of your practice like moving from NHS to private, knowing where to start is key.For many, top of the list will be…
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Treatment coordinator Jessica Carter explains how offering patient finance has helped both the patients themselves and the practice as a whole. One of the main benefits of offering patient finance is it helps people to say ‘yes’ to treatment plans. Being able to spread the cost over a period of months interest free can…
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Sandeep Kumar discusses the importance of philanthropy to MiSmile, and their work with Operation Smile to support those born with cleft conditions. The MiSmile Network is an umbrella organisation, comprising independent dental practices located across the UK. Its founder, Dr Sandeep Kumar, is passionate about helping patients achieve their dream smile. After witnessing the essential…
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Kunal Rai explains how AI has enhanced his practice, from streamlining processes to improving the reliability of diagnoses. Please tell us a bit about your artificial intelligence (AI) journey in dentistry I have a growing interest in the applications and use of AI in dentistry. Prior to my transition to the field of dentistry, I completed…
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3D Aesthetics introduces the 3D HydrO2 facial and explains how dental practices and patients alike can benefit from offering such treatments. In today’s competitive world, dental clinics are continuing to look for ways to differentiate themselves. The rise of aesthetics and beauty treatments gives dentists the opportunity to expand their services and provide a comprehensive…
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As the parliamentary inquiry into dentistry in England rumbles on, we turn our attention to dentists in the other home nations. Here, Louise Anderson shares her insight into how dentists in Wales are faring. What I see when I go into practices is that morale is on the floor. The danger of the complete collapse…
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Searches for ‘Turkey teeth’ have increased by 10,000% following a mention by a contestant on ITV’s Love Island. The new series of Love Island, which began on 5 June, has triggered a 10,000% increase in searches for ‘Turkey teeth’ overnight, reports The Liverpool Echo. Contestant Jess Harding surprised many viewers when she stated that her…
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With the new M6 Teleskoper Blank Changer milling unit, Zirkonzahn automates processes, accelerates procedures and increases the productivity of the dental workflow. The five plus one axis simultaneous milling unit is equipped with a magazine for 16 or 56 blanks (upgradeable up to 150-200). It also features a Blank Changer that allows material blanks to…
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Iain Stevenson discusses recent economic policy changes and their impact on personal finance. There have been finance changes aplenty so far in 2023. Not least of these are thanks to some headline-grabbing announcements from the spring Budget, delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Many of these are in the early stages of implementation. It’s crucial to…
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Nigel Carter explains the practical and psychological benefits of oral health. From the moment we qualify as dental professionals, keeping our patients’ mouths healthy is our utmost priority. Ensuring that all patients are free of pain and oral disease is just as important for our professional wellbeing as it is for maintaining our patients’ oral…
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