Colleagues are not always people who would choose to spend time with each other if they didn’t have to. This means that there may well be times when you have members of your team who do not necessarily get along. In smaller teams, such as you often find in dental practices, it can be even… Read More
Do you know what your hourly rate is?
Often, when I ask this question in dental practices, the answer is generally ‘no’. However, even if number-crunching is your least favourite activity, it is really worthwhile working this figure out. It can help you to plan ahead, stay in control of your costs and make decisions quickly. And, the good news is that you… Read More
Is your branding fit for 2020?
Connie Hopper explores how you can make sure your practice’s branding is in the right place to make the best start to the new year… Once upon a time it was predicted that by 2020 we would have ape chauffeurs, teleportation would be possible and that C, X and Q would not be part of… Read More
The danger of making assumptions
Louise Beddow looks at how to make sure you’re providing the treatments your patients really want… Assumption can be both the cause and effect of miscommunication. And in your business, this can result in lost opportunities to meet your patients’ needs and missed chances to generate more income. I’m particularly talking about assuming that patients… Read More
Building rapport over the phone
Katrina Rees shares her advice on how to manage telephone enquiries and establish rapport from the get-go… Rapport is probably the most often used word when it comes to discussing how best to communicate with patients. Establishing rapport is central to building trust and creating strong bonds between you and your patients. And that relationship… Read More
How to manage mental illness in your team
Deborah Bell shares advice on how to manage if one of your team is struggling with their mental health… Anyone can develop mental ill health at any time in their life. And according to the charity Mind, around a quarter of people in the UK will experience a mental health issue each year. Mental health… Read More





