Some worrying statistics have been revealed about the mental health of dentists in a new survey of the profession. The majority of those taking part in the Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey believe their current role has negatively affected their mental health. Although, there is a big difference between those in the NHS and those in… Read More
Dental Practice
Put the ‘social’ into your social media
Emma Wilks shares her ideas about how to bring your practice’s personality to life and engage more on social media… With social media, the clue is in the title – it’s meant to be a social activity. This applies to business pages as much as it does to personal ones. If your practice’s page on… Read More
Three steps to an easier recruitment process
Jo Phillpot shares her advice on how to make finding your next team member a smooth process… If ‘teamwork makes the dream work’, then recruitment can sometimes be the stuff of nightmares. A strong team makes a practice run smoothly and efficiently, so when there is a gap to fill it can feel like a… Read More
The fine line between friend and colleague – and how to strike the right balance
I started working as a dental nurse 20 years ago and have made strong friendships within the practice over the years. After going on maternity leave I was asked to come back as the practice manager. I had a very close bond with one particular nurse and I knew that this could change the dynamic… 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
