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9 Dec 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

The five R’s of recovery: Resolve

Nicki Rowland introduces the second in the five-part series of ‘The 5 R’s of Recovery’. Offering an insight into the course available from The Exceptional Leadership Academy this episode focuses on ‘resolve’. What you’ll hear:…

2 Dec 2020 • Blog, NHS

Reopening after lockdown with a new business model

Donna Hall talks to Craig Walsh about why he decided to move away from the NHS and go membership-only after the practice reopened following lockdown… Donna: Why did you decide to move from being a…

20 Nov 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

The five R’s of recovery: Regroup

Nicki Rowland introduces the first in the five-part series of ‘The 5 R’s of Recovery’. Offering an insight into the course available from The Exceptional Leadership Academy this episode focuses on ‘regroup’. What you’ll hear:…

20 Nov 2020 • Blog, Covid-19, Practice Management

A simple mental exercise to trigger a positive state of mind

If someone told you that in just three simple steps, you could transform your problems into opportunities, would you? With this easy-to-follow technique from Barry Oulton, Lynn Leach explains how… ‘COVID fatigue’ is a term…

17 Nov 2020 • Blog, Covid-19, Practice Management

How to re-set and achieve your practice’s goals

Tina Wixon explores the need to re-set your goals and the steps you can take to make sure you achieve them… Alongside all the operational changes practices have had to make in the wake of…

11 Nov 2020 • Blog, Covid-19, Practice Management

Five lessons from COVID-19 that are worth remembering

Janet Mason looks at what positive lessons can be taken from the recent pandemic to make your business even stronger… COVID-19 has been a huge cloud hanging over dentistry, and the country, ever since March.…

26 Oct 2020 • Blog, Covid-19, Finance

Why it’s never too late to start a financial plan

Stephen Barry, Financial Advisor for Wesleyan, shares insights on the common areas that are best to focus on by more experienced dentists in order to improve financial fortunes… While its always recommended to start a…

15 Oct 2020 • Blog, Covid-19, Practice Management, Finance

How your trading structure forms the keystone to your dental business

Les Jones shares insights from Paul Griffiths, Specialist Dental Financial Consultant at Wesleyan, into how the trading structures of various businesses work and important considerations for your business… While the current climate may be a…

1 Oct 2020 • Blog, Covid-19, Practice Management, Finance

Your dentistry questions answered: financial forecasting

Practice Plan’s Donna Hall looks for answers to the questions you’re asking… My financial forecast isn’t where I thought it would be. How can I bridge the gap? Never has the saying ‘best laid plans’…

30 Sep 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Communication at the heart of your dental practice

Barry Oulton, dentist and communication expert, talks about the importance of communication during these changing times. He explains how to recognise areas of focus for the dental team and practice. What you’ll hear: The importance…

23 Sep 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

Employment law updated post lockdown

Nigel Jones talks to Sarah Buxton about updated challenges and changes for employees and employers at this time. Sarah shares advice on employment law for dental practices, hot topics currently being discussed and considerations for…

23 Sep 2020 • Blog, Covid-19

Will COVID-19 break the contract reform logjam?

Martin Woodrow, Chief Executive of the BDA, talks to Nigel Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Practice Plan, about how COVID-19 may impact the timescale and nature of contract reform, the new contractual arrangements from…

22 Sep 2020 • Blog, NHS

Nishma Sharma: As dentists, we need to do the right thing

Nigel Jones talks to Nishma Sharma, a practising dentist and clinical advisor for NHS England and the Office of the Chief Dental Officer, about communication between governing bodies and dentists, the management of associates during…

15 Sep 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

Benefits of PAPR Hoods versus FFP3 Masks

Aemelia Wright talks to Hani Mostafa, Principal Dentist at Gallery Dental about current PPE being used in his practice. Rather than FFP3 masks Hani currently uses PAPR hoods and details the differences he has encountered…

11 Sep 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

Effective financial management

Ian Eslick talks to Edd Jones of C&E Consult about the financial impact COVID-19 on dental practices. Edd shares his thoughts on how this has changed the ways of working and what positive changes can…

10 Sep 2020 • Blog, Covid-19, Practice Management

How to best utilise your dental hygienist or therapist post-COVID-19

Amber Ojak, a Dental Therapist based in Edinburgh, shares some of her top tips on how you can reintroduce your dental hygienist or therapist back into the workplace and maximise their impact on your diary…

2 Sep 2020 • Podcasts, Covid-19

Cybercrime post lockdown

Aemelia Wright talks to Tracy Pound as cyber criminals continue to seek to exploit human or security vulnerabilities in order to steal passwords, data or money directly. Tracy shares her insights on the types of…

27 Aug 2020 • Podcasts, Covid-19

Customer service in the post lockdown world

Fern Lloyd, Videographer, talks to Ashley Latter, Dental Business Coach, about the importance of customer service in the post lockdown world and the dos and don’ts to getting it right. What you’ll hear: Is getting…