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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…

17 Jul 2024 • Podcasts, NHS

Be informed – The essentials of an NHS conversion with Michelle Hardy

What are the key things dental practices should consider when looking to introduce private dentistry? Michelle Hardy, Practice Plan Sales Support Manager outlines the essential details needed to be able to make a well-informed decision.…

26 Mar 2024 • Podcasts, Practice Management, NHS

Running a successful mixed practice with Dr Amit Jilka

Hazel Dockery from Practice Plan is joined by Dr Amit Jilka, Practice Owner at Abbey House Dental to talk about his experience running both an NHS and private practice. What you’ll hear: Amit’s journey towards…

22 Nov 2023 • Podcasts, Practice Management, NHS

Overcoming the barriers to converting from NHS to private practice

Michelle Hardy, Sales Support Manager at Practice Plan answers some of the common questions and barriers to converting from NHS to private practice. What you’ll hear: Barriers including Losing patients Reaction from local press Will…

20 Sep 2023 • Podcasts, NHS, Wesleyan Financial Services

Replacing NHS income when converting to private dentistry

As dentists continue to explore their options outside of the NHS, one of the biggest considerations is what is needed to replace their NHS income. In this podcast, Laura Whyte catches up with Katrina Rees,…

9 Aug 2023 • Podcasts, Practice Management, NHS

How to handle NHS call enquiries

Donna Hall, Regional Support Manager at Practice Plan shares her top tips on how to handle calls enquiring about NHS dental treatment and convert more patients on a private basis. What you’ll hear: Asking patients…

13 Jul 2023 • Podcasts, NHS

Life after a move away from NHS dentistry

Nigel Suggett, Dentist and Practice Owner at Seaham Smiles Dental Surgery, shares his journey on moving away from NHS dentistry and converting to private practice. What you’ll hear: Nigels reasons for wanting to move away…

12 Aug 2022 • Podcasts, Practice Management, NHS

Options for treating children in private practice

Michelle Hardy, Sales Support Manager at Practice Plan shares the different options available when it comes to children’s dental treatment and pricing. What you’ll hear: Option 1 – Age banded system Option 2 – Clinical…

13 Apr 2022 • Podcasts, NHS

An update on the dental landscape in England

Nigel Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Practice Plan Group, shares his thoughts on the latest update to the NHS England dental contract and what it means for NHS dentistry. What you’ll hear: An overview…

1 Apr 2022 • Podcasts, NHS

Your NHS to Private one-to-one conversation

Michelle Hardy, Sales Support Manager at Practice Plan discusses the NHS to Private one-to-one virtual conversations, what they involve and what support and advice she can offer for practices looking to make the move from…

10 Feb 2022 • Podcasts, NHS

Tony Jacobs – A dental pioneer

Nigel Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Practice Plan Group catches up with Tony Jacobs, Dentist and founder of GDPUK.com to discuss Tonys experience of moving to private dentistry 30 years ago, how the process…

9 Nov 2021 • Podcasts, NHS

NHS dentistry discussed: No change is not an option

Join Nigel Jones and Eddie Crouch as they discuss the most up-to-date information available to NHS England contract holders and the implications for dentistry across the UK. What you’ll hear: UDA targets Abatement Clawback System…

13 Oct 2021 • Podcasts, NHS

Why I left the NHS for good

Jonathan Drury catches up with Simon Thackeray, Owner at Thackeray Dental care to talk about his recent move to a fully private practice and the difference its made. What you’ll hear: The main reasons for…

5 Jul 2021 • Podcasts, NHS

Our journey away from the NHS

Josie Hutchings, Regional Support Manager at Practice Plan is joined with George Savva, dentist at Alexandra Dental Dare about their move away from the NHS and the ongoing support they receive from Practice Plan. What…

17 Mar 2021 • Podcasts, NHS

NHS pension discrimination case

At the start of February 2021, the government published its response to the NHS pension discrimination case. Michael Copeland, Senior Area Manager at Wesleyan Financial Services, joins us in this latest BoDcast to share insight…

12 Mar 2021 • Podcasts, NHS

Inside Out: NHS Dentistry Discussed with Ian Mills

Listen back to Inside Out: NHS Dentistry Discussed… Hear Nigel Jones, Practice Plan Sales and Marketing Director, and Ian Mills, Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP), discuss the big issues and talking…

28 Jan 2021 • Podcasts, NHS

Inside Out: NHS Dentistry Discussed with Eddie Crouch

Listen back to Nigel Jones, Practice Plan Group Sales and Marketing Director, and Eddie Crouch, Chair of the British Dental Association’s Principal Executive Committee, as they reflect on the tumultuous goings-on of 2020 and how…

6 Nov 2020 • Podcasts, NHS

Inside Out: NHS Dentistry Discussed – Spotlight on Scotland

Listen back to Nigel Jones, Practice Plan Sales and Marketing Director, in conversation with Mohammed Samad, a Practice Owner based in Glasgow and Founding Chair of the Scottish Dental Practice Owners group (SDPO), and Louise…