As the profession of dentistry has changed over the years so has the role of practice manager, becoming increasingly varied and more powerful. The rise of compliance, changes to regulation, and growing competitiveness of the market, means a practice manager has more items on their ‘to-do list’ than ever before. This is where the need… Read More
Facebook adverts – why you should be doing them
If your practice has a Facebook page – that’s great. And if you’re updating it regularly with engaging posts – even better! But are you also utilising the power of Facebook advertising as well? This is one element that many businesses are still shying away from, and yet it offers great opportunities to reach even… Read More
Simple hacks for stress-free recruitment
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
Five simple steps to holding a successful open day in your practice
Connie Hopper shares her advice on how to ensure you get the most out of your open day… Holding an open day in your practice can be a great way of engaging with potential new patients and strengthening relationships with existing ones. It can also boost the business’ bottom line by growing your patient list,… Read More
How DPAS supports our business growth
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



