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Zoe Close looks at how four changes in the dental landscape show why now is the right time to consider going private. We know from our own research that a large number of NHS dentists have considered making the move to private dentistry. However, there have been a number of barriers that, in the past, … Continued
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Zoe Close looks at the latest government announcement on the increased NHS activity targets, and the impact it will have after it arrived just hours before the new contracts were due to start. Until the evening of 30 September, NHS dentists were in a position where they had absolutely zero control over what their immediate … Continued
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Zoe Close discusses how a plan provider can help you make changes in your business and give you the long-lasting support to see them through. 256 years of experience Making changes in your business, especially significant ones such as moving from NHS to private, is a big decision. It is useful in these instances to have some expert advice … Continued
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Zoe Close introduces Practice Plan’s NHS to Private Dentistry One-to-One clinics, what’s involved as well as how you can register. Like many dentists you may be completely rushed off your feet over the last few months. So much so that you’ve been unable to find the time to explore those thoughts you’ve been having about … Continued
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Practice Plan’s head of sales, Zoe Close, caught up with Catriona Archer of Burton Family Dental to look back at their 2006 move to private dentistry, talk about its benefits and discuss why they would never go back to the NHS. It’s 15 years since you went private. What was your main reason for making … Continued
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Zoe Close discusses how a plan provider can help you make changes in your business and give you the long-lasting support to see them through. It’s becoming a little hackneyed to say that the past year has led many people to reflect on their priorities and how they might want to change their lives. But, … Continued
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Zoe Close looks at what things are in your favour if you are currently contemplating going private. If the past year has done one thing, it has made us all stop and re-evaluate what’s most important to us. Time with family, professional fulfilment and the importance of wellbeing and happiness being the top of most … Continued
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Zoe Close sheds light on what you need to consider when it comes to private dentistry. The idea of setting a new goal or resolution for 2021 may have taken on extra significance for many of us after what we’ve been through in 2020. Living and working through the pandemic has led many to take … Continued
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Zoe Close looks at the support for dentists whose mental health may have been impacted by the financial anxiety brought by COVID-19. With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 crisis in terms of financial security for dentists and their families, it’s essential to understand who can support you. The BDA Benevolent Fund, independent of the … Continued
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What better way to know more about how the contract reform process could impact you specifically, than asking someone who has spent years trialling it? Len D’Cruz is currently running a prototype B practice – one of the remuneration blends being tested as part of the reform process. He will be appearing on a panel … Continued
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Zoe Close suggests a couple of dates to keep an eye out for in the next 15 months if you’re an NHS dentist. January is the month that many of us begin thinking about the coming year, what we hope it will bring and what we can do to reach our goals. For NHS dentists, … Continued
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Zoe Close talks to Lisa Bainham about the best approach to zoning your diary. Structuring your appointments into zones ensures staff are prepared and know what to expect from each day, making for an efficient practice, calm atmosphere and positive patient journey. It can also help to reduce white space in the diary, which, of … Continued
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Zoe Close examines three big headaches dental teams are facing and discusses how best to tackle them During my 30 years in the dental profession, including many years working in both private and NHS practices, I would say that the challenges facing private practices have remained largely unchanged. Perhaps with the exceptions of the CQC … Continued
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Zoe Close kicks off January with four simple ways to ensure that you recruit the best candidates for your dental practice. Interviewing candidates to join your practice team is an important process as it is essential to find the ideal person who is the perfect fit for you and your business. After all, having a … Continued
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Zoe Close, area sales manager for Practice Plan, shares her experience of practice management and in particular, her top tips for using daily huddles and regular meetings to motivate your team. Most people think of daily huddles as people standing around cuddling each other, the idea of which brings a smile to my face, but … Continued
