NHS to Private

How to go about becoming a mixed dental practice

As dentists grapple with the tweaks to the NHS dental contract and the introduction of complex care pathways, a number…

NHS to Private

Increasing the number of overseas dentists – overcoming the practicalities

Practice Plan director, Nigel Jones, offers his take on potential solutions to the workforce problem. Patient access has been an issue…

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Moving from NHS to private dentistry? Make replacing your benefits a priority

Christian Darnell explores the often-overlooked financial implications of moving from NHS to private dentistry, and why dentists should prioritise replacing…

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Funding: the ‘F word’ missing from government contract reform plans

Les Jones speaks to Shiv Pabary about why funding remains the biggest obstacle to the government’s longstanding promise of NHS…

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The future of dentistry – why adaptability matters more than ever

Nigel Jones contrasts decades of stagnant NHS contract debates with the tech-driven growth mindset thriving across private dentistry. It’s such…

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What you need to know before leaving NHS dentistry

Leaving private dentistry affects more than your working patterns and how your practice is run. It can also have a…

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Converting from NHS to private dentistry? The changes you need to make

For 25 years, Practice Plan regional support manager (RSM), Josie Hutchings, has been supporting practices to make the move from…

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Making a safe move from NHS to private: a practice perspective

Transitioning from NHS dentistry to a more sustainable private model is a big decision, often driven by increasing financial pressure,…

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The GDC’s new attitude – encouraging early signs for the future of regulation

Nigel Jones considers why a more trusted, collaborative GDC could shape not only regulation, but the future of the UK’s…

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Succession and exit planning for private dentists

Adam Thompson explains how practice owners can protect and strengthen the value of their business with succession and exit planning,…

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Tightening up your game: dental lessons from the FIFA World Cup

Chris Nicholson explores the parallel between the FIFA World Cup tournament and dental practices thinking about stepping away from the…

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NHS to private: Newport Dental’s move from clawback to security

It was having to borrow money to pay for clawback that was the final spur for Jonathan Preece of Newport…

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NHS dentistry in Wales – Keep the lines of communication open

Two months on from the introduction of the amendment to the NHS Dental contract in Wales, how are practices coping…

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NHS dental contract reform – a little more consideration, please

Nigel Jones questions whether the chaotic rollout of new NHS contracts is a case of poor planning or a complete…

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Overcoming financial imposter syndrome when going private

Financial imposter syndrome can hold dentists back from making the move into private practice – Param Jaggi explains how to…

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LinkedIn Live: what NHS contract reform means for practice owners

In this recorded LinkedIn Live session from 16 April 2026, Guy Hiscott, content director at FMC, chats with Nigel Jones,…

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Practice Plan to host Dental Business Theatre at BDCDS 2026

Once again, Practice Plan will be hosting the Dental Business Theatre at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS)…

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How a dental membership plan is supporting Welsh practices under the new NHS dental contract

Louise Anderson explains how a dental membership plan is helping practices find stability during NHS contract reform in Wales. Just…

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Private dentistry and the CMA inquiry – it’s all a matter of trust

Nigel Jones judges how much trust the public has in the dental profession – patients might have faith in their…

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