Private Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 22 March 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

The secret to resilience in dentistry

Bouncing back: Rana Al-Falaki dives into bouncebackability and uncovers the secret to resilience in dentistry. Have you ever felt knocked…

Business

Complaints about private dentistry rise by 133% in one year

Private dental complaints in the UK have more than doubled in just one year, with leaders saying it highlights the…

Dentistry

A journey of challenges and triumphs

Private Dentistry Awards 2024 winner Ahmad Nounu shares his personal journey in dentistry, highlighting his growth, challenges and dedication to…

Business

Private Dentistry Awards 2024: in review

‘Hard to top’: Steve Wright recalls the night of celebrations, networking and fun at the 2024 Private Dentistry Awards. In…

Dentistry

The new patient pipeline: the art of attraction and retention

Nivert Tamraz reveals how to master the art of attraction and retention – and it isn’t just about filling appointments.…

Business

The business of biofilm – part one

Biofilm is not just a clinical issue; it’s a business one. Its effective management can drive better patient outcomes –…

Business

Will 2025 be an economic disaster for the dental sector?

As financial pressures grow, Neel Kothari warns that neither NHS nor private dentistry is immune to rising costs and reduced…

Business

Private tooth extraction charges rise by one third

The cost of a private tooth extraction has risen by 32% since 2022, according to new research into private dentistry…

Finance & accounting

Building a successful squat practice

Dentist Aisha Shabir shares her journey of building a practice from the ground up, transforming an empty field into a…

Dentistry

Division in dentistry: two sides of the coin

Nigel Jones explores the division between NHS and private dentistry in the UK and calls for collaboration between the two.…

NHS to Private

How to be fulfilled outside NHS dentistry

Creative director Les Jones speaks to regional support manager Donna Hall and Jane Mead, finance director at dental group Elegant…

Private Practice

How to build a portfolio of dental practices

Steve Darbon outlines the benefits of developing a portfolio of dental practices and what you need to think about if…

Business

NHS to private – no need to procrastinate

Suki Singh explains the challenges facing NHS dental practices and why many teams wish they had made the leap into…

NHS to Private

Understanding compound growth

Harmy Bains explains the power of compound growth, Einstein’s eighth wonder of the world. A robust financial plan is crucial…

Dentistry

Why introduce a treatment coordinator to your practice?

Laura Horton shares how clinic owners can get a head start on implementing and growing the role of the treatment…

Dentistry

From practice design to female empowerment

Sarika Shah explains why she was captivated by a historic dock in the heart of the city – and how…

Dentistry

The Private Dentistry Awards 2024 – the winners

FMC is delighted to present the 2024 Private Dentistry Award winners and highly commended – congratulations to all who made it.…

Dentistry

Are good relationships with patients the key to success?

Barry Oulton explains how to transform patient care through dynamic and effective communication, even with tight schedules. Since launching The…

Business