Finance & accounting

The associate comfort trap: is safety sabotaging your career?

Bobby Bhandal explains why earning ‘good money’ as an associate might be the most expensive decision of your career. It’s…

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Annual Retention Fee increase confirmed for 2026 by GDC

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will be increased for both dentists and…

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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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Practice ownership: how to assess, finance and buy with confidence

Join Dave McIver and Ranjit Virk on Thursday 9 October as they explain how to assess, finance and buy a…

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The UK dental market in review: change, challenges and looking ahead

Join Chris Lekkas on 8 October at 7pm as he reviews the UK dental market in 2025 – what has…

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Protect your revenue, not just your reputation: the financial case for robust consent in dentistry

Join Biju Krishnan on Thursday 2 October at 7pm as he explains how the financial benefits of robust consent in…

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Pay uplift for NHS dentists dubbed ‘unsustainable’

An overall contract uplift of 3.55% has been confirmed for NHS dentists in England, which experts have deemed a ‘real-terms…

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Calls made for Scottish Government-backed national dental labs

The dental practice sales market is buoyant in Scotland, with transaction levels rising and more entrepreneurial dentists keen to create…

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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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Pricing strategies for dental labs – what are you worth?

‘You are worth charging for’ – Ashley Byrne explains some of the key mistakes dental labs make when pricing services.…

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Patient finance in dental care: challenges, eligibility, best financing plans

Malavi Sivakanesan explains the benefits and challenges of patient finance that dental professionals need to know before offering financing options.…

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Spending review: what does the dental profession think?

The UK chancellor has pledged to increase NHS funding by 3% in her latest spending review as she promises to…

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How to prepare for ‘making tax digital’

Reducing the tax gap: Adam Bernstein explores ‘making tax digital for income tax’, and how to get ready for the…

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Dentists: could you have ‘money dysmorphia’?

Magdelena Harding explains the concept of money dysmorphia and how it could cause dental professionals to underestimate their wealth. As…

Finance & accounting

Buying and selling: avoiding dental practice premises pitfalls

When purchasing or selling a dental practice, there are several legal requirements to be considered – find out how to…

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Estate planning: where there’s a will, I want to be in it

Thomas Dickson explains why having an up-to-date will is crucial for dental professionals and how to put one in place.…

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How to choose and use an accountant

An accountant is an essential adviser for any business. Adam Bernstein offers nine tips to help you choose the right…

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Spring statement 2025 – reaction from the dental profession

The spring statement was delivered by chancellor Rachel Reeves today – but what does it all mean and how has…

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How to plan a smooth retirement exit strategy

Join Aaron Prested, Mike Blenkharn and Paul Graham on Thursday 27 March at 7pm as they discuss how to plan…

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