Selling your practice before your retirement date, whether you want to move into working as an associate or pursue a new career, is becoming increasingly popular. But, how do you maximise the funds you have worked so hard for, to make sure you get the best return? Below, Michael Copeland, Area Manager for Wesleyan, shares… Read More
Practice Management
How to deal with new patient enquiries
Here, Jo Phillpot shares her top tips on how you can increase your chances of success and turn more enquiries into appointments… Pick up the phone! A potential new patient has visited your website and filled out a patient enquiry form online…now you have an opportunity to get them into the practice! Sharing the benefits… Read More
Take the bull by the horns, now’s the time to make the switch!
Imagine yourself as a ranch hand in the American West about a century ago – I know this is far removed from the world of dentistry but bear with me! Imagine that you need to capture a young steer. What do you do? The only way to exert control is to face the steer, grab it… Read More
How to reduce white space in your diary
Jo Phillpot shares some tried-and-tested methods to achieve a full appointment book… Do you ever look ahead to the following week in the diary and feel disappointed about the amount of gaps you see? The good news is, you are not alone – most dentists will admit to doing the same. The bad news is,… Read More
Top five tax tips to reduce financial pressures for dental associates
Taking up an associate position can offer many rewards and benefits for ambitious dentists. As well as providing a welcome boost in income, working as an associate allows you to hone your dental skills and forge stronger relationships with patients. But these additional responsibilities can also be overwhelming and many associates struggle with the financial… Read More
How to exceed patient expectations – a matter of perspective!
When it comes to delivering a service that meets – and ideally exceeds – your patients’ expectations, it can all come down to taking a different point of view. To ensure you are providing the best experience possible, you need to look at the entire journey from where they’re standing. Your patients’ experience determines how… Read More




