There’s no doubt that the pandemic took its toll on people’s mental, as well as physical health. The extra stresses and worries put a strain on a profession already renowned for being pressured, leaving many feeling burnt out and struggling. At Practice Plan’s Dental Business Theatre at the Dentistry Show in Birmingham in May, Co-founder… Read More
Mental Health Awareness Month – Debunking myths about suicide
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (15th to 21st May) Mental Health First Aid trainer, Andy Elwood, talks about suicide and busts some of the myths surrounding it. Suicide is not part of normal conversation. And, because of this, a lot of myths have built up. There are quite a few of them but I… Read More
The benefits of psychological safety on team performance
In this blog, Mental Health First Aid instructor, Andy Elwood, looks at the importance of psychological safety and its effects upon team performance. A great deal of research has been carried out over the last few years around psychological safety and the difference that brings to an organisation. One study most people might have heard… Read More
How to get where you want to go
DPAS Business Development Consultant, Tracy Webb, talks about the importance of having a clear vision for your business so that you and your team can plan for the future.
Is poor sleep sabotaging your wellbeing?
At the start of the New Year, many of us turned our attention to improving our health and wellbeing. January is a favourite time for people to decide to try to lose some weight, especially after the marathon over consumption that happens during the Christmas and New Year break! However, the best laid diet plan… Read More
How to deal with aggressive patients in practice
Rude and aggressive behaviour from patients towards dental practice staff seems to be on the increase. Here, Dental Coach, Michael Bentley suggests ways teams might handle such unacceptable behaviour. I suppose what we need to do initially, is take a step back and look at what creates the aggressive behaviour? What makes patients behave aggressively?… Read More



