Nigel Jones Archives - Page 6 of 7

26 Jul 2017 • Blog, NHS

Planning for the future: the CDO speaks out…

On 12th June, the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for England, Sara Hurley, brought together key stakeholders in dentistry to be transparent about the department’s work, to open the lines of communication, and to support efforts…

30 May 2017 • Podcasts, NHS

Simon Thackeray’s thoughts on the future of NHS dentistry

Listen to this unmissable episode of Bodcast with Simon Thackeray where he shares his personal views on the current situation for NHS dentists and considers what the future might hold in an insightful discussion with…

29 May 2017 • Marketing and Design

Mastering the art of attracting new patients

It’s a challenge that most dental practices, whether general or specialist, are continually trying to tackle – how to attract the right number of the right type of patients? It’s very tempting to jump straight…

18 Apr 2017 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Measuring business activity – why it’s important for your business and what to do with the figures!

Get to grips with your business activity with Nigel Jones and Les Jones in the latest episode of Bodcast. In it, Nigel explains the importance of measuring and analysing key data to help you to…

4 Apr 2017 • Podcasts, Marketing and Design

What is brand and how to successfully manage it

Don’t miss this episode of Bodcast which explores the concept of brand with Les Jones. Listen as Les shares his expert knowledge on what brand is with host, Sales and Marketing Director, Nigel Jones and take…

8 Mar 2017 • Blog, NHS

Nigel Jones’ reflections on the unanswered questions from 2016

Within dentistry, 2016 felt to me like the year of the unanswered questions – the most important one arguably being, ‘how long can the profession’s status quo be maintained’? This question, amongst others, needs answering…

9 Dec 2016 • Dentistry Confidence Monitor

Essential insights into the future of NHS dentistry

At the 2016 BDIA Showcase, Practice Plan was delighted to bring together a number of key opinion leaders for two live events, one to discuss the results of the fourth NHS Confidence Monitor and one…

1 Nov 2016 • Podcasts, Dental Landscape, Dentistry Confidence Monitor

Nigel Jones’ views on the results of the fourth NHS Confidence Monitor Survey

Listen to this episode of Bodcast as Sales and Marketing Director, Nigel Jones, offers his thoughts on the fourth set of results from the NHS Confidence Monitor survey and shares his views on what this…

23 Aug 2016 • Podcasts, Practice Management

How to increase treatment plan uptake

Today’s unmissable episode of Bodcast is hosted by Sales and Marketing Director, Nigel Jones. In this episode, Nigel is joined by Richard Collard and together they share their expert advice and guidance on ways in which…

26 Jul 2016 • Podcasts

Prototypes – A discussion on blends and how they work in practice

Today’s unmissable episode of Bodcast focuses upon the latest stage of the reform programme to the English NHS dental contract. Listen as host, Sales and Marketing Director Nigel Jones catches up with practice owner and…

3 Jul 2016 • Podcasts, Our News

Meet your Bodcast hosts!

Every episode of Bodcast, the business of dentistry podcast, is hosted by one of our fantastic hosts who each have a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping you to develop and sustain a profitable…

1 Jul 2016 • Podcasts, Dental Landscape

Listen up! The Business of Dentistry podcast has arrived!

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our very own podcast! Named Bodcast, every episode is packed with handy tips, advice and guidance on how to make your dental practice a more profitable and sustainable…

30 Oct 2015 • Blog, NHS

Rubik’s NHS Blog – No.5

In this final instalment of blogs highlighting the unintended consequences of efforts to improve the NHS dental contract in England, the Rubik’s Cube effect, I want to touch on the thorny subject of when and…

25 Sep 2015 • Blog, NHS

Rubik’s NHS Blog No.3

In previous blogs I’ve drawn a comparison between trying to design the next English NHS dental contract and solving a Rubik’s Cube – as fast as you get one part sorted, you realise that, in…

7 Aug 2015 • Blog, NHS

Rubik’s NHS Blog No. 1

Whether you have memories from those early days or are one of the newer converts, anyone who has tried to tackle a Rubik’s Cube knows how frustrating it can be. Careful concentration can result in…

28 Jul 2015 • Practice Management

Interpret The Data With Care

The joke about the statistician being someone with their feet in the oven and head in the freezer, but feeling, on ‘average’, the right temperature applies here.

10 Apr 2015 • Practice Management

Why Your Practice Should Define, Measure and Improve

For many practices, the challenge of increasing their income is one that can be a significant preoccupation. Increasing the number of new patients to address gaps in an appointment book is a logical step and…

9 Feb 2015 • Marketing and Design, Practice Management

Measure All Aspects of The Business

‘Measure all aspects of the business, not just the bits that you find interesting!’ That’s today’s top tip from Practice Plan’s Sales Director Nigel Jones. Here, he explains why.