DPAS Regional Support Manager, Ian Eslick, looks back on his 25 years of involvement with plans and dentistry. Little did Ian Eslick know that when his ideal job as a finance manager for a brewery disappeared because of a company takeover, he would spend the next 25 years immersed in the world of dentistry. During… Read More
How to communicate the benefits of a dental membership plan to patients
Regional Support Manager, Louise Anderson, suggests ways to help patients understand how a dental membership plan can be a boon to looking after their oral health. In today’s competitive dental market, offering a dental membership plan can be a game-changer for both your practice and your patients. Plans provide an affordable and convenient way for… Read More
Refining your recruitment process
DPAS Regional Support Manager, Tracy Webb, offers some suggestions as to how to recruit good members of staff for your practice. Difficulties in recruiting the right staff for dental practices seem to have gone on for so long now that it should probably no longer be described as a ‘crisis’, but rather a chronic condition…. Read More
Winter wisdom on not-Blue Monday
You may have heard that ‘Blue Monday’ is coming up on January 20th this year. It’s supposed to be the most depressing day of the year because it’s far from Christmas, the weather’s bad, New Year’s resolutions have failed, and money’s tight. What you may not know is that Blue Monday is a total myth!… Read More
How to increase your word-of-mouth referrals
Although marketing is an important part of running a successful practice, one of the most efficient ways of increasing your patient numbers is through word of mouth. Here, Regional Support Manager, Amy Hansford, suggests ways to get the most out of your existing patients. The best way to get your patients to recommend you to… Read More
Advice to young dentists just starting their career
Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, Clinical Director for Dentaid, the dental charity, and Chair of the British Dental Association’s Young Dentist Committee, Natalie Bradley shares some advice for dentists in the early stages of their career. Young dentists are joining the profession during a time where working patterns are changing. People no longer want necessarily… Read More





