Making sure morale in your team is high is important in the best of times. In the worst of times, like we have experienced over the past seven months, it is absolutely vital. A happy team means a more cohesive and productive team. And when you need to begin rebuilding your practice after several… Read More
Dental Team
The three ‘f’s to help you support your team’s return to work
Jo Phillpot explores an empathetic principle, set out by Nicki Rowland in a recent webinar, to help you reopen and bring back your team in a positive way… Dental practices across the UK are reopening their doors once more, not only to the public, but to a new set of challenges that might make the… Read More
Money saving tips for practices during COVID-19
I am a GDP in a fully private practice. We have seven surgeries, five dentists, a specialist periodontist, four hygienists, twelve dental nurses, three receptionists, a practice manager, book-keeper a gardener and a candlestick maker. We, like everyone else, have closed our doors, in our case on 20th March and I fully expect us to… 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
Make your morning huddles quick but effective
Deborah Bell speaks to Niki Boersma about how to run short morning huddles that improve practice management… A morning huddle or team meeting can bring many benefits to efficiently managing a practice. But time can often be a barrier as most practices are already busy and many can feel that it would simply cut into… Read More
What is in store for mixed and NHS practices…
Deborah Bell speaks to Chris Groombridge about running a mixed practice and the viability of NHS dentistry… For many, managing a mixed practice feels like offering the best of both worlds – the ability to offer NHS treatment alongside private services. However, they also come with challenges in terms of different patient expectations and the… Read More
