20th September 2017
Deborah Bell discusses the importance of building trust with patients and suppliers. The number one ingredient when building strong and productive relationships is trust – and dentistry is one of those professions that thrives on such trusting relationships. In the dentist-patient relationship, trust comes from the assurance around patient confidentiality, from conducting procedures that are in the patient’s best […]
31st August 2017
Changes to continuing professional development – Enhanced CPD or ECPD – have been agreed by the General Dental Council (GDC) and will come into force in 2018. These changes herald the introduction of a personal development plan for each member of the dental team. This is a tool that can identify areas for further development […]
28th July 2017
David Houston, chairman of the judging panel and compère of the Private Dentistry Awards, provides a potted history of the event and considers how it has maintained its success. When used in a military scenario the line which follows the phrase used as the title of this article is ‘friend or foe?’ I acknowledge that […]
8th May 2017
At the Exeter Dental Centre, practice principal Michael Hesketh focuses on high-end dentistry with a personal touch Can you tell us a bit about your background? MH: Having qualified in 2004 from Leeds University, I joined the Royal Navy and spent eight years travelling the globe carrying out dental and medical care. During this […]
24th April 2017
If you’re wondering whether it’s really worth putting yourself forward for an award, you only have to see the delight on the faces of the winners when they hear their name called. Not only does it enhance your credibility as a practice as a whole and increase your patients’ confidence in you, it allows the […]
30th March 2017
Having started at University with a dental degree and no other support or funding, Andrea Ubhi today has a multi-million-pound business and actively helps a charity that cares for survivors of sex-trafficking in Nepal. A business woman with many so many impressive accolades must have a mantra to her success, and indeed she does: “a […]
28th March 2017
The Private Dentistry Awards is officially open for entry. And even better – entry is absolutely free until Wednesday 12th April. What does this mean? Register your details by clicking ‘enter now’, and submit your entry before Monday 11th September – all without any fee. All you need to do is simply turn up to the […]
13th December 2016
Fancy letting us know your thoughts on the 2016 Private Dentistry Awards? FMC are continually dedicated to improving our service year upon year. Please help us by filling out a 5-minute survey. We’d love to know your opinion about the ceremony, your experience with us, and any ideas you have which could change the game forever. […]
The Private Dentistry Awards 2016 may be over for this year. But if you fancy a little reminder of how stunning it was, here are just some of the very best photos from the night: View the full photo album >
12th December 2016
We can all agree that this year the Private Dentistry Awards was something of an outstanding celebration. For the second year running, over 500 guests arrived at the Park Plaza Hotel against the stunning backdrop of Big Ben and Westminster Palace in the hope of winning a prestigious award. You can view all the 2016 winners […]
