The Business of Dentistry Podcast

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what these agreements should cover, why regular reviews are essential, and the serious legal and financial risks of outdated or vague terms.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 partnership agreement should include
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

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 use of Open AI software.

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 to support your team while staying compliant.

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 the GDC and how the process has changed
• The emotional toll of complaints and regulatory scrutiny
• What goes on behind the scenes of a fitness to practice investigation
• Where dentists can turn for support if they're feeling overwhelmed.

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 the heat out of a challenging situation
• Why emotional intelligence is a superpower.

Find out more at https://practicemanagementmatters.co.uk/

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
• Centralised patient waiting lists and continuity of care
• Possibility of practices handing contracts back
• Patient charge revenue
• Laurens thoughts on what might happen next

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 the years
• How to get all the team involved
• The role each team member has in promoting the plan
• The importance of having the right culture in your practice
• Support from Practice Plan

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 post
• Following different accounts and syncing contacts
• Benefits of TikTok vs other social platforms.

Nigel Jones, Director at Practice Plan Group, is joined by Andy Acton, Director at Frank Taylor and Associates to talk about some of the challenges of being an independent practice owner and how to make owning a practice more enjoyable and ultimately successful.

What you’ll hear:

• Current challenges of running a dental practice
• Opportunities for practice owners
• What does an optimised practice look like
• Importance of monitoring KPI’s

Fern Jackson is joined by Nina Farmer, a dental therapist and nutritionist, to explore the transformative power of nutrition and share practical tips for enhancing overall health.

What you’ll hear:

• How does nutrition affect our overall health
• Common nutritional deficiencies
• Preventative measures for maintaining good oral health
• Simple dietary changes to improve overall health.

For more information from Nina visit her instagram @Nina.integratedhealth