your dental plans
Finding the next member of your team can be a stressful process, after all strong teamwork is a key part of what makes your practice run so smoothly. It can be tempting to hire someone quickly, just to fill the gap and keep the wheels turning, particularly if a member of staff has left without… Read More
I accept that measuring your financial figures or other key performance indicators (KPIs) may not be the thing that makes you jump out of bed in the morning. And it probably isn’t the reason you chose to open a dental practice. But it is vitally important for the success of your practice. Why bother measuring… Read More
If you’ve just bought a dental practice, the chances are that you’ll be looking to introduce some changes. It’s only natural to want to add your own touch or to turn it into something that better suits your vision. But, whilst you might be brimming over with enthusiasm and eager to make changes immediately, it… Read More
Louise Bone discusses the impact of the OHIP with clinical director Dino Loizides… The Scottish Government’s Oral Health Improvement Plan (OHIP) is set to significantly shake up NHS dentistry and will undoubtedly have far-reaching ramifications for practices. Coming into force in July 2018, the plan has been described by the BDA as the ‘biggest proposed… Read More
The tiers of regulation dentists increasingly face can sometimes lead to further tears of frustration. However, these rules, and the various systems that support them, are mostly designed to underpin one principle: ensuring patient safety – something we’d all agree is a necessity. The latest GDC regulatory expectation – in the guise of the enhanced… Read More
When I first began working in dentistry in 1989, the marketplace was nowhere near as competitive as it is today. Not only are there more private practices and corporates around, but patients are also savvier. All of which means today’s practice needs to work that little bit harder to attract and retain patients. One of… Read More
