Running your Practice

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This Core segment offers you practical and applicable advice relating to your practice. We’re aware that your needs will vary depending on where you are on your journey.


You may be starting out and looking for help with financing your first practice.


Or you may be fully immersed in the ‘every day’ but need support when it comes to health and safety, compliance, or using social media and other marketing ideas to promote your business.


On the other hand, you may be looking forward to retirement and would appreciate help to understand your future options.


It’s all here - for you and your business.

Advice and guidance on running your dental practice

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A brilliant day of learning, connection & inspiration

‘Empowering Leadership – Navigating Team Dynamics & Employment Law’ is our new event designed to support Practice Managers through expert-led learning, meaningful connections, and fresh inspiration

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The importance of effective record card keeping in dentistry

Effective record card keeping is crucial for quality dental care. In this article, our Clinical Services Lead, Lianne Scott-Munden highlights its importance, best practices, and the benefits of regular audits and peer reviews.

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The hidden challenges of being a dental nurse

Our Senior Client Training Executive, Lorie, details the challenges dental nurses face, and how at Denplan, we can empower you to unlock your full potential and achieve the career you truly deserve.

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Guidance with Denplan Care patient complaints

We appreciate that complaints can put you in a difficult situation and leave you feeling embarrassed or ashamed of a perceived reflection of your professional integrity. However, most Dental Practitioners will receive complaints throughout their career.

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Our Denplan Quality Programme – Denplan Excel

The Denplan Excel Programme is a comprehensive package designed to provide a uniquely high level of support to independent practices in the constantly evolving dental market.

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Investing in your professional development: Can you afford not to?

It’s heading into Spring and time to think about new beginnings – have you thought about your own development for the year and prioritised your time for learning new approaches and skills? 

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What to expect on a Tailor Made Training Day

Each visit is unique because every practice team is unique, and that’s what makes our Tailor Made Training (TMT) days so rewarding. That said, there are a few things you can always expect when you book a TMT with us.

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Our Clinical Support Specialists are here to help

Introducing Carly, Lucy and Vanessa, our Clinical Support Specialists at Denplan. With over 55 years’ experience within the Dental Industry and Denplan between them, they are here to assist practices.

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Behind the scenes of an FPA assessment day

Our Welsh wonder Tara Fisher, one of our Business Development Consultants joins our Denplan Practice Advisor, Dr Andrew Meek-Welsh, on an assessment day, to gain a better understanding of what they are all about and how they can support our member dentists.

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How dental practices can use social media channels

Discover how social media helps you communicate with large numbers of your patients quickly and in a cost-effective manner in an increasingly digital world.

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A boom in adult orthodontics: Is your practice ready?

Increased awareness of adult orthodontics and the influence of celebrity smiles and bloggers on consumers are making adult braces a popular route to a confident smile.

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Health and safety in dental practices

We share our knowledge on how to keep your practice safe and compliant, including four-handed dentistry and risk assessments.

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Maximising the value of your practice

We look at the three questions you should consider to determine if you’ve maximised the value of your practice. A small change each day can add up to a bigger result on the bottom line over time.

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Vicarious Liability in Dentistry: Knowing your risks

MIAB Director Tristan Lennox-Gentle explains why, as a dental practice owner, it's important to understand what you are liable for, and how to mitigate the threats to your practice.

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