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
Support
How to help team members feel less overwhelmed
Throughout 2020, for most of us, there have probably been more stressors in our life – both personal and professional – than ever before. This means that the potential for your team members to feel overwhelmed is also probably higher than normal. There are clear business reasons to effectively support your team so they don’t… Read More
Supporting dentists during COVID-19
We are all living in extraordinary times at the moment. The changes brought about by COVID-19 have been far-reaching and it’s hard to think of anything that hasn’t been impacted by the pandemic. Trying to run a business and deliver healthcare services during this time is about as challenging as it gets. At DPAS we’re… Read More
Improve your staff appraisals to boost team and business performance
It’s not that long ago that it would have been unusual for a dental practice team to even have staff appraisals. Nowadays, you may well be having them, especially as they can feed into meeting the CQC’s well-led Key Line of Enquiry, but do you feel they are really benefitting your team members and your… Read More
The support system that helps me to manage our practice
Deborah Bell talks to Lisa Guthrie about her move from dental nurse to practice manager and how extra support helped her… The journey from dental nurse to practice manager is the road well-travelled. It’s the route which many practice managers take and, indeed, it was the one I took while working in practice. Taking on… Read More
Teamwork that goes beyond the practice
Tracy Webb asks Emma Nash, Practice Manager at Martock Dental, to share her thoughts on the importance of support from outside the practice… Having a supportive, strong team can help your practice to thrive, as everyone works together and is focused on the same goal. Plus, it generally makes for a happier atmosphere, and a… Read More