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New NHS dental contract – will it help solve the workforce issue?

During a recent Practice Plan webinar, director Nigel Jones hosted a discussion with dental practice owners, Chris Groombridge and Simon…

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Get back to basics to improve revenue

Nigel Jones explains how revisiting the basics of the patient journey can help dental practices cope with rising costs. Many…

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The business skills dentists aren’t taught

Peter McKenzie discusses the key business skills that are not taught in dental school but are essential when moving from…

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Moving from the NHS to private practice – the thorny issue of charging for children

If you’re moving from the NHS to private practice, how to charge for children’s oral healthcare can be a sensitive…

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Changes to the NHS dental contract – considering the implications

Nigel Jones breaks down the intent behind incoming changes to the NHS dental contract and what their impact might be…

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From the brink of closure to thriving in private practice

Three years on from a successful conversion from NHS to private dentistry, practice owner Ant Davies shares how he went…

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Proposed CMA inquiry into private dentistry – could there be a silver lining?

Nigel Jones chats with Simon Thackeray about the chancellor’s request for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate private…

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NHS to private: are you being faithful to the system but a traitor to yourself?

Faithful or traitor? Katrina James examines the dilemma of NHS dental contract holders through the lens of The Traitors TV…

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NHS to private practice: what happens to your pension?

In this podcast, Neil Richardson discusses one of the most common issues facing dentists considering a move away from NHS…

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Workforce planning – the issue that won’t go away

Nigel Jones tackles the everlasting question of workforce planning in light of recent developments in the dental sector. From budgets…

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How to go about becoming a mixed dental practice

Practice Plan regional support manager Amy Hansford suggests some things to consider when planning to become a mixed NHS and…

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Navigating NHS contract changes in Wales

In this episode of The Business of Dentistry Podcast, Practice Plan dives into one of the most talked about dental…

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Going private? It’s time to review your partnership agreement

Graham Hutton highlights the importance of an up-to-date partnership agreement when transitioning from NHS to private or mixed dental practice.…

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Building on a successful conversion from NHS to private dentistry with Ant Davies

Are you considering a move from NHS to private dentistry? In this episode of The Business of Dentistry Podcast, Ant…

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NHS dentists: how to get what you want from practice life

Tracy Webb shares her advice for NHS dentists who are struggling to find fulfilment in everyday practice life. Despite the…

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Is private dentistry a safe haven in stormy conditions?

Nigel Jones considers why private dentistry is growing in appeal following the release of recent practice valuation reports. There have…

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Is guilt holding you back from leaving NHS dentistry?

Guilt is a normal response to leaving NHS dentistry behind – Josie Hutchings offers some advice for dentists wrestling with…

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Limited company directors: make the most of your pension

Stuart Garlick explains the tax benefits of operating as a limited company director in dentistry and how to get the…

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Navigating Welsh dental contract reform: the devil will be in the detail

Many questions still remain surrounding promised Welsh dental contract reform – Practice Plan shares some of the insights from a…

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