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An innovative retainer that can be fitted before treatment is over has been developed by an award-winning young dentist Dr Tom Sealey, who won Best Young Dentist South East at The Dentistry Awards last year, has created the system with an eye to raising the bar on the long-term success rates of all teeth-straightening outcomes…
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Jonathan Tyson summarises all the points to consider when you are negotiating the sale or purchase of a dental practice The sale and purchase of a dental practice can either be: 1. An asset sale and purchase where the business and assets of the practice are sold to the buyer; or 2. A share sale…
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A new patient’s first impression of your practice is likely to be your website. Amy Rose-Jones asks if it’s time to revisit and redesign? Whilst re-designing a website requires thought, time, and money, the upside can be enormous. I’m absolutely certain you’ll be able to think of a few reasons not to redesign your website,…
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Does mental toughness help you accomplish your goals? Rahul Doshi says focus and power of the mind is the secret to success Reflecting back on the years as a cosmetic dentist has given me much insight of what goes into creating a successful practice. I have discovered that indeed certain things are needed such as…
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How can the intervention of robots possibly make orthodontic treatment more personal and precise – especially when the robots are overseas? Orthodontic specialist Asif Chatoo knows from experience that they do Asif Chatoo is the founder of the London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic, the UK’s first orthodontic practice dedicated to lingual braces (placed behind the teeth),…
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Continuous progression is the mantra that Rory McEnhill from Blue Sky Dentistry in Belfast believes drives his career and practice forward. Private Dentistry speaks to the dentist who says you should never rest on your laurels and always look for improvement Can you tell us a bit about your background? I come from a family…
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When launching his first dental clinic in 2007 Dr Sandeep Kumar recognised the potential to harness Invisalign’s consumer appeal and value to differentiate his practice. He implemented a highly successful lead generation and nurturing process and grew his Invisalign case submissions from just seven in the first year to 400 cases in 2015, and by…
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Reviewing and refreshing your dental plan regularly will make sure your practice continues to maintain the early enthusiasm and impetus for many years. Anne-Marie Lloyd-Jones is customer relations manager at DPAS Dental Plans and explains how practices can make sure their plan remains effective long after its launch A well-constructed dental plan should be tailored…
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There are more than 10 million bacteria on each of your patients’ toothbrushes according to a recent study at the University of Manchester. That means there are considerably more bacteria on a toothbrush than an average toilet seat – which has 50 bacteria per square inch [1], or average public lavatory floor – which has…
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There may be potentially good news for orthodontists who are looking to sell their practice – but as with so many issues in healthcare at the current time, it will come down to the attitude of the individual Local Area Teams. Following NHS England’s recent publication of Policy Book for Primary Dental Services, they appear…
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If you want to take your business to higher level of success, following these simple steps will help you and your practice reach those dizzy heights says Linda Miles Every business has a tremendous ability to succeed far beyond the founder or owner’s expectations. In consulting for more than 29 years I’ve learned the true…
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Pay per click or search engine optimisation? Two ways of advertising online but which is better? There’s only one way to find out… Amy Rose-Jones referees We are often asked by clients about PPC vs SEO, and which would be the most appropriate for the practice, and deliver the highest returns. Nearly as often, we’re…
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Cathy Johnson gives us ten top tips on how to get the best from your designer Controversial I know, but the fact is that most dentists – including many I count as close friends – appear to have a penchant for control. It is, after all, an essential character trait for anyone in a precision-orientated…
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The BOS have launched a new online resource to empower the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment www.bos.org.uk/adultorthodontics Yesterday, the British Orthodontic Society launched a new online resource to support the decision-making of the rising number of adults opting for orthodontic treatment. Never before have there been so many different treatment choices for patients.…
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If you answered anything other than ‘yes’ then you’re mistaken! Practice Plan’s Les Jones explains why every dental practice has a brand (whether you like it or not) Branding is one of the most important aspects of any business but it is probably one of the most misunderstood areas, particularly for small companies. A common…
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Sunderland-based orthodontic laboratory, Ashford Orthodontics, has partnered with a global sleep treatment provider ResMed to help tackle a major sleep disorder. Using its state-of-the-art 3D printing and scanning facilities, Ashford Orthodontics will work with ResMed’s Lyon-based production facility to supply 3D scans of patients’ mouths, which will enable the company to manufacture its innovative 3D…
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Sunderland-based Ashford Orthodontics has moved into a new and much larger ‘state of the art’ laboratory to accommodate for further expansion of the business in 2016. The orthodontic laboratory offers the latest in orthodontic technologies and solutions, including the manufacture of appliances and 3D printing and scanning for orthodontic purposes. The move was prompted by…
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Senior lecturer and specialist orthodontist Parmjit Singh explains how he stays focused and motivated whilst maintaining a heavy workload Can you tell us a bit about your background? PS: Before starting my undergraduate training I worked in broadcasting for many years as a producer and presenter for BBC local radio. I decided the media was…
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Director of The Wellington Clinic in London, Marjan Goodacre explains why going the extra mile and meticulous planning can help in the quest for beautiful smiles and content patients Can you tell us a bit about your background? MG: I was born and raised in London and Essex. I graduated from Guys, Kings and St…
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