your dental plans
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
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
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
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
Retirement is your chance to enjoy the rewards of all your years in practice, but dentists can sometimes miss out on making the most of their ‘golden years’. That’s because often, and understandably, during the final few years of work people begin to wind down. However, I believe there is a more financially rewarding approach… Read More
Selling well, whether it’s a course of treatment or tubes of toothpaste, will help to boost your practice’s income – but not everyone finds it so easy. Some of your team may be scared of the s-word and how they will be perceived by patients, or they simply don’t see themselves as a ‘salesperson’. However,… Read More
