Change can be hard for people to deal with and, at times, COVID-19 has felt like a constant exercise in managing changes. The fact that these changes have often needed to be implemented quickly and been imposed by forces outside of the practice, has not made the process any easier. However, as Charles Darwin once… Read More
How to help team members feel less overwhelmed
Throughout 2020, for most of us, there have probably been more stressors in our life – both personal and professional – than ever before. This means that the potential for your team members to feel overwhelmed is also probably higher than normal. There are clear business reasons to effectively support your team so they don’t… Read More
The winter of discontent – how to stay positive
This year has been a real test of pretty much everyone’s ability to stay positive when the going gets tough. And with the arrival of winter bringing colder weather and less daylight hours, many people can often find their mood dipping. Plus, this year, there is the additional challenge of lockdown restrictions to contend with…. Read More
Then and now – how our plan membership helped us through our biggest challenges
Connie Hopper speaks to Carol Laffan, one of the Principal Dentists at Laffan Dental Care, about her experience in dealing with various phases of COVID-19 compared to moving away from the NHS, and the importance of having a plan membership in place… COVID-19 has left the world reeling, changing both the lifestyles we lead and… Read More
When difficult decisions become a necessary evil…
Andy McLachlan, Business Coach, shares his thoughts on how to deal with making difficult decisions to help your business survive during COVID-19… Who would have thought that becoming a ‘leader’ would become such a stressful role in a dental practice? The impact of COVID-19 across the business world has been as shocking as it has… Read More
Keeping your team’s morale high
Making sure morale in your team is high is important in the best of times. In the worst of times, like we have experienced over the past seven months, it is absolutely vital. A happy team means a more cohesive and productive team. And when you need to begin rebuilding your practice after several… Read More



