Louise Beddow seeks advice and clarity on the implications of the review into associates’ employment status… There have been several indicators recently that change could be afoot for associates in terms of their self-employed status. In the courts, Uber lost an appeal against a ruling that two of its drivers were ‘workers’ rather than self-employed,… Read More
Practice Management
Two out of three IS bad!
Ian Eslick explains why your practice should be aiming for three out of three when it comes to your brand… The larger than life singer, Meatloaf once famously sang that ‘two out of three ain’t bad’. It’s a great song, but when it comes to the brand of your practice, I’m afraid I have to… Read More
The evolution of the practice manager
Louise Beddow and Lisa Bainham discuss the changing nature of the practice manager role and the challenges they face today… The practice manager acts as a kind of ‘eye in the sky’ in the business, with oversight across all areas and ensuring things run smoothly to keep patients and staff happy. Often, on top of… Read More
Teamwork that goes beyond the practice
Tracy Webb asks Emma Nash, Practice Manager at Martock Dental, to share her thoughts on the importance of support from outside the practice… Having a supportive, strong team can help your practice to thrive, as everyone works together and is focused on the same goal. Plus, it generally makes for a happier atmosphere, and a… Read More
How moving plan provider freed up funds to invest in our practice
Louise Beddow speaks to Ed Webster about how changing plan provider enabled him and the principal partner to invest in his 70-year-old practice… Woodlands Dental Practice is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year but is definitely not slowing down in terms of its focus on developing the business. The Neath-based surgery is continuing to make… Read More
Three quick tips on delegating effectively
As the profession of dentistry has changed over the years so has the role of practice manager, becoming increasingly varied and more powerful. The rise of compliance, changes to regulation, and growing competitiveness of the market, means a practice manager has more items on their ‘to-do list’ than ever before. This is where the need… Read More





