1st June 2018
One of the UK and Ireland’s most prestigious dental occasions, the Private Dentistry Awards, has officially opened for entry. With popularity growing year upon year, more private dentists and practices are reaping the benefits of entering an awards scheme. Chaired by Dr David Houston, the awards recognise outstanding dentistry carried out by teams and individuals. With 14 […]
27th April 2018
The Private Dentistry Show will be a fantastic one-day event held on Saturday 15 December 2018. The Private Dentistry Show is the only event in the UK purely dedicated to the private sector and the lectures will cover every aspect of private dentistry – from essential clinical skills, how to succeed in private dentistry, expert advice […]
20th March 2018
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5th February 2018
Don’t leave it until the last minute – be aware of the closing date and leave yourself enough time to get everything ready to submit. Make it interesting – the judges will be looking at a lot of entries so yours needs to stand out and be memorable. While it comes down to the content, […]
18th January 2018
The Winner of the Most Improved Practice at the Private Dentistry Awards 2018, Dev Patel, talks about his ingenious idea that aims to improve dental hygiene and reward patients. Can you tell us a bit about your background? I am the principal dentist and clinical director of Dental Beauty in Swanley. I am also the […]
18th December 2017
At the incredible ceremony last Friday the winners of the Private Dentistry Awards 2017 were announced. This year’s entries were outstanding, leaving the judges with some very difficult decisions. The ceremony was a fantastic, and a great evening was had by all those that attended. We look forward to seeing the standard of the entries […]
24th October 2017
After much deliberation and discussion, the finalists have been selected. The quality of the entries this year amazed the judges setting the bar for all the categories. With so many fantastic practices attending the ceremony, it should be a fantastic evening! Best New Practice Best Health Clinics Clear Dentistry Dental Smiles Takeley Elmfield House Dental […]
5th October 2017
If you are looking to grow a healthy base of private payment plan patients, Simon Reynolds of Patient Plan Direct suggests a focus on key communicational tactics. Irrespective of the nature or focus of a private or mixed dental practice, or the demographic of a practice’s patient base, a dental payment plan is a proven means of; […]
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 […]
