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9 Jan 2025 • Podcasts

Life outside the NHS with Jane Mead

Donna Hall, Regional Support Manager at Practice plan is joined by Jane Mead, Finance Director at Elegant Smiles, to discuss their journey of multiple NHS conversions and the benefits of moving their group of practices…

31 Dec 2024 • Podcasts, Dental Landscape

In the Loupe with Eddie Crouch and Nigel Jones – Predictions for dentistry in 2025

Introducing our brand-new series, “In the Loupe.” In this first episode, Nigel Jones, Director at Practice Plan Group sits down with Eddie Crouch, Chair of the BDA, to explore predictions for the future of dentistry…

20 Dec 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management

The big switch off 2025 with John Greenshaw

Hazel Dockery from Practice Plan is joined by John Greenshaw, Owner and Director of Merlin Telecommunications Ltd, to discuss the upcoming changes to UK telecoms systems, how it will impact dental practices and action to…

11 Dec 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Five bums on a rugby post – An effective questioning technique with Deborah Bell

In this latest Bodcast, Deborah Bell, Regional Support Manager at Practice Plan, shares an effective questioning technique that many of her practices have found beneficial when communicating and building rapport with patients. What you’ll hear:…

6 Dec 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Marketing and Design

How to be more creative with Les Jones

Les Jones, Creative Director at Practice Plan shares his top tips for boosting creativity at home and in the workplace. What you’ll hear: What is creativity? Stimulate ideas by challenging and alternatives Quantity vs quality…

27 Nov 2024 • Podcasts, Wesleyan Financial Services

Partial Retirement vs Retire & Return, with Wesleyan Financial Services

Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Karen Watson-Brown talks to Monica Pacult about retirement planning for dentists, in particular looking at the option of partial retirement versus retiring, then returning to work and how both…

15 Nov 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Navigating Career Paths for Dental Nurses with Hannah Whitworth

In this latest episode of Bodcast, host Laura Hills from Practice Plan is joined by Hannah Whitworth, Dental Nurse Development Manager, to talk about the diverse career paths available for dental nurses and how to…

6 Nov 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Creating a Winning Culture in Your Dental Practice with Lucie Simic

Katrina James, Area Manager at Practice Plan is joined by Dental consultant Lucie Simic to delve into the significance of culture within a dental practice. They explore how cultivating a positive and defined culture can…

31 Oct 2024 • Podcasts

Gold for Kids: Helping children thrive with Dr Leticia Casanova

In this episode of Bodcast, host Fern Jackson from Practice Plan is joined by Dr Leticia Casanova, a periodontist and co-founder of charity Gold for Kids. They talk about the inspiring story behind Gold for…

21 Oct 2024 • Podcasts, NHS

The five stage process for a successful move from NHS to private dentistry

Suki Singh, Area manager at Practice plan talks through the five stage process that has helped hundreds of dentists successfully move from NHS to private. What you’ll hear: Making an informed decision – Is it…

12 Oct 2024 • Podcasts, Dental Landscape

Empowering the next generation of dentists with Natalie Bradley

In this latest episode of Bodcast, Natalie Bradley, Chair of the Young Dentist Committee, BDA, and clinical director at Dentaid, amongst many other things, shares her experience and insights as a young dentist. What you’ll…

2 Oct 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Insights from Hive Business Consultancy with Ross Martin

In this episode, Ian Eslick, Regional Support Manager at Practice Plan sits down with Ross Martin, a strategic consultant at Hive Business Consultancy, to discuss the essential role of dental specialist accountants and the importance…

25 Sep 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Empowering dental nurses: Building value and recognition with Fiona Ellwood BEM

In this episode, Hazel Dockery is joined by Fiona Elwood, Chief Executive of the Society of British Dental Nurses. They discuss why it is so important for dental nurses to learn to value themselves and…

18 Sep 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Be Supported: What should you expect from a dental plan provider?

Katrina James, Area Manager at Practice Plan discusses what you should expect from a dental plan provider as well as outlining the excellent support offered by Practice Plan. What you’ll hear about: Working with industry…

9 Sep 2024 • Podcasts, Mental Health

Focusing on wellbeing in dentistry with Dr Hussein Hassanali and Dr Ritesh Aggarwal

Hussein Hassanali, Associate Dentist at Woodthorpe Dental Centre catches up with Dr Ritesh Aggarwal, Dentist and CEO at Psynergy Mental health to discuss the shift in focus on mental health in dentistry and ways to…

29 Aug 2024 • Podcasts, NHS

NHS dentistry throughout the years with John Renshaw

Nigel Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Practice plan, is joined by John Renshaw, Director at Oral Care Consulting and former BDA Chair, to look back at the history of NHS dentistry and discuss what…

20 Aug 2024 • Podcasts, Dental Landscape

Challenges for young dentists with Natalie Bradley

Fern Jackson from Practice Plan is joined by Natalie Bradley, Chair of the BDA Young Dentist Committee, to share her advice for young dentists and steps to take to prepare for the profession. What you’ll…

16 Aug 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Inappropriate behaviour in dentistry with Fiona Ellwood BEM

Hazel Dockery catches up with Fiona Ellwood BEM, Executive Director at the Society of British Dental Nurses, to discuss recent research on inappropriate and unwanted behaviour in dentistry. What you’ll hear: Summary of the findings…