Ian Eslick shares practice owner Charlie Fox’s experience of how building a strong practice brand and having a supportive relationship with his plan provider helped to grow his business… Charlie: ‘When I bought the practice it was branded to the plan provider that was already in place. There were several other practices affiliated to this… Read More
How to grow your plan numbers
The more patients you have on your plan, the more stable your income and the more easily you will be able to plan for the future. Not to mention, the peace of mind this level of financial steadiness brings. Bearing this in mind, I thought I’d share some top ways to increase your plan membership:… Read More
A clear measure of your success
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
How to make changes after buying your new practice
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
The OHIP – a dentist’s view
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
How to increase the number of patients saying yes to treatment
Deborah Bell shares her advice on the best ways to boost treatment uptake… All dental practices are unique, but at the heart of every one is delivering quality treatment that improves patients’ oral health and wellbeing. And, of course, treatment is also a main source of revenue, so it can be frustrating when patients don’t… Read More




