In this episode of The Business of Dentistry Podcast, Donna Hall is joined by HR and employment law expert Sarah Buxton to discuss contractual staff benefits. What you’ll hear: Mandatory staff benefits and optional benefits Creating the right staff benefit plan Advice on how to advertise these benefits for future staff.
Nigel Jones is joined by John Gibson for a powerful conversation on mental health in dentistry, exploring burnout and regulation pressures. John advocates for a shift towards a “community of kindness” – sharing practical, compassionate ideas to restore empathy across the profession. What you’ll hear: How burnout is impacting the dental industry A ‘community of…
In this podcast, we explore why every dentist in a partnership – or considering one – should take a close look at their partnership agreement. We break down what these agreements should cover, why regular reviews are essential, and the serious legal and financial risks of outdated or vague terms. We’ll cover: What a dental…
In this episode of The Business of Dentistry Podcast, Les Jones catches up with Chris Barrow, Dental Business Coach, to discuss AI and the way it is shaping businesses and how you can adopt it. What you’ll hear: The landscape of AI over the next 5 years Different types of AI software for dentistry The…
In this episode of The Business of Dentistry Podcast, Hazel Dockery is joined by HR and employment law expert Sarah Buxton to discuss the often-overlooked topic of pregnancy and family-related issues in dental practices. What you’ll hear: The legal gaps around miscarriage and IVF Recent legislative changes affecting parental leave and bereavement Advice on how…
Nigel Jones catches up with Stephen Henderson, Independent Dental Adviser, to explore what really happens when things go wrong in dentistry. They talk about the pressures dentists face, how the regulatory landscape is changing and what support is out there if it feels too much. What you’ll hear: What it’s like to be investigated by…
Hazel Dockery from Practice Plan catches up with Lisa Bainham, Practice Manager and Chair of ADAM (Association of Dental Administrators and Managers), to hear her advice on how to handle difficult conversations in practice. What you’ll hear: • The importance of giving staff the confidence to handle difficult conversations through training • Ways to take…
Nigel Jones, Director at Practice Plan, is joined by Dr Lauren Harrhy, Principal Dentist and member for Wales on the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee, to discuss the latest proposals for changes to NHS dentistry in Wales and what it means for practices. What you’ll hear: Overview of current dental landscape in Wales and recent updates…
Amy Hansford, Regional Support Manager at Practice Plan catches up with Ulrika Skalberg, Dentist and Practice Owner at Teeth on the Heath, to talk about the growth in plan membership at the practice and the benefits. What you’ll hear: How the plan has benefitted the practice How the practice have grown it’s plan patients over…
Hazel Dockery sits down with Gemma Starkey, better known as Miss Social, to dive into the world of TikTok, explore why dental practices should be on the platform, and uncover the most effective ways to create and share content. What you’ll hear: Gemmas background in dentistry Why practices should use TikTok Types of content to…