If you’ve just bought a dental practice, the chances are that you’ll be looking to introduce some changes. It’s only natural to want to add your own touch or to turn it into something that better suits your vision. But, whilst you might be brimming over with enthusiasm and eager to make changes immediately, it… Read More
The OHIP – a dentist’s view
Louise Bone discusses the impact of the OHIP with clinical director Dino Loizides… The Scottish Government’s Oral Health Improvement Plan (OHIP) is set to significantly shake up NHS dentistry and will undoubtedly have far-reaching ramifications for practices. Coming into force in July 2018, the plan has been described by the BDA as the ‘biggest proposed… Read More
How to increase the number of patients saying yes to treatment
Deborah Bell shares her advice on the best ways to boost treatment uptake… All dental practices are unique, but at the heart of every one is delivering quality treatment that improves patients’ oral health and wellbeing. And, of course, treatment is also a main source of revenue, so it can be frustrating when patients don’t… Read More
Planning for a happy retirement
Retirement is your chance to enjoy the rewards of all your years in practice, but dentists can sometimes miss out on making the most of their ‘golden years’. That’s because often, and understandably, during the final few years of work people begin to wind down. However, I believe there is a more financially rewarding approach… Read More
Three quick tips to improve sales in your practice
Selling well, whether it’s a course of treatment or tubes of toothpaste, will help to boost your practice’s income – but not everyone finds it so easy. Some of your team may be scared of the s-word and how they will be perceived by patients, or they simply don’t see themselves as a ‘salesperson’. However,… Read More
How we keep growing our patient numbers
Tracy Webb, from DPAS, speaks to Karen Burnell, Practice Manager at Cotteswold House Dental Care, about their approach to attracting new patients… Cotteswold House Dental Care has been established for 41 years and continues to attract new patients, welcoming around 400 in the past year. I spoke to their Practice Manager, Karen Burnell, to find… Read More
