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I feel trapped by the financial pressure of practice ownership

‘Sustainability isn’t only financial, it’s emotional’ – Sarah McKimm advises a practice owner on coping with financial strain in dentistry.…

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What is the role of dental nurses in anxiety management?

Amelia Hodgson considers what dental nurses, alongside the wider practice team, can do to help nurture a positive experience for…

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What does new scope of practice guidance mean for dental therapists?

‘Modern techniques, evolving technologies, and future role expansion’ – Cat Edney considers the impact of changes to the General Dental…

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Everyday gestures matter: supporting colleagues’ mental health

To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2025, Elena Eu from Bupa reminds us that wellbeing is at…

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Which phase of dental practice growth have you reached?

Ads Thanki explains the four phases of dental practice growth – which is your practice in and how can it…

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From squat to group: how to scale up in practice ownership

Kunal Thakker explains how you can apply the success of a single-practice squat to scale up your dental business into…

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Inappropriate behaviour from a colleague: how should I respond?

Sarah McKimm shares her advice for setting clear professional boundaries and managing inappropriate behaviour from a colleague. The scenario I’m…

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Reigniting your passion as a dental therapist

With long days, tricky working relationships and high pressure, it can be hard to maintain your passion for dental therapy…

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Dental recruitment: how to build and maintain your workforce

Kunal Thakker explores the tricky topics of recruitment and retention as part of his series on developing a successful squat…

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I’m nervous to return to dentistry after extended sick leave

Coming back to the dental practice after a long period of sick leave can be daunting – Sarah McKimm shares…

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DSO partnerships: everything practice owners should know

Ads Thanki shares his advice for practice owners considering entering into a partnership with a dental service organisation (DSO). Over…

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NHS tie-in for new graduates: a fair policy or desperation?

Neel Kothari asks if the proposed NHS tie-in for dentistry graduates is fair and if it will work in practice.…

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Pressure beneath the surface: protecting mental health in the lab

Ashley Byrne explains why dental technicians’ mental health is suffering and how they can seek support to improve it. Let’s…

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How are dental therapists paid? Four key models

Cat Edney explores four key remuneration models for how dental therapists can be paid across both NHS and private dentistry.…

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Conspiracy theories: patient understanding versus provider obligation

There was a time when the understanding of patients was broadly aligned with professional standards – Kevin Lewis asks how this…

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Stepping away from the chair: finding direction in your dental career

What happens when 22 dental professionals get out of the clinic to consider the direction they want their career to…

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Supporting those experiencing bereavement in the dental workplace

Bereavement can be a taboo topic but often has a profound effect on those affected – Carly Francis shares her…

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My employee’s personal life is impacting my dental business

How should employers react when a team member’s personal life is having a negative impact on their work? Sarah McKimm…

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Becoming a dental therapist practice owner

How can a dental therapist make the leap to become a practice owner? Cat Edney speaks to Eleanor Cowlam to…

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