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Adverse local publicity when introducing private dentistry is short lived
Gillian Gunning offers some advice for dentists who fear negative publicity through social media and local press when introducing private…
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Great barrier relief – no need for self-doubt
Practice Plan shares Anju Jairath’s story – one of Anju’s biggest barriers to converting from NHS to private dentistry was…
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Key considerations when converting from NHS to private
Join Neil Richardson, Magdelena Harding and Paul Griffiths on Tuesday 26 March at 7pm as they discuss the key considerations…
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Great barrier relief – will patients stay?
Practice Plan shares the story of dentist Will Edlin, whose concerns around losing patients when transitioning to private practice turned…
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Trust is enough for most patients
Practice Plan regional sales support manager Selina Alexander emphasises the importance of trust in addressing a popular objection to making…
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No need to feel guilty at leaving the NHS!
Many dentists feel guilty at the idea of transitioning from NHS to private, but there are other ways to give…
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How to continue to give back when leaving NHS dentistry
Suki Singh suggests ways dentists wrestling with their conscience can introduce private dentistry into their practice and still give back…
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Managing guilt when leaving the NHS – there are other ways to give back
Many dentists remain in the NHS due to feelings of guilt – Jayne Gibson suggests how to manage these feelings…
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New year, new ‘private’ start for your practice?
Patient Plan Direct shares a testimonial to show how practices can make 2024 their best year yet and find a more rewarding…
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Great barrier relief – debunking myths around converting to private
Suki Singh debunks some of the myths around moving to private practice that may be getting in the way of…
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Thinking of leaving the NHS? Be honest with your team
What are some of the important things a practice owner needs to consider with regard to their team when deciding…
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Should you be concerned about losing patients when converting from NHS to private?
‘Dentists, take heart!’ – Anju Jairath, Les Jones and Zoe Close address some common concerns when converting from NHS to…
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‘Any time is a good time to convert’ – advice from an NHS to private expert
Simon Gallier first transitioned a practice to private dentistry 30 years ago – here he shares some advice for those…
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NHS to private conversions – ‘no sign of things slowing down’
Katrina Rees and Suki Singh discuss the trend throughout 2023 of practices converting from NHS to independent dentistry and whether…
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Breaking down barriers to converting from NHS to private
In this podcast, Michelle Hardy from Practice Plan busts some common myths surrounding barriers to converting from NHS to private…
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The new Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) – is it worth the paper it’s written on?
A new streamlined SDR was unveiled at the end of the summer to mixed reviews. Practice Plan regional support manager…
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An opportunity lost – ring-fenced dental funding was just a pipe dream
Addressing the barriers to patient attendance while encouraging the continued attendance of those already engaged in their own oral health…
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Death in service benefits – what to be aware of when moving to private practice
Specialist financial adviser Aaron Prested from Wesleyan Financial Services discusses the potential changes to death in service benefits when switching…
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Overcoming obstacles to leaving the NHS
Sarah Barnard urges dentists who thought leaving the NHS contract was fraught with difficulties to think again – times are…
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