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The Business of Dentistry Podcast

Practice Plan
Practice Plan
Dentistry
Dental Practice Ownership
Private Dentistry
NHS
Wesleyan Financial Services
Dental Practice Management
Linkedin
Tiktok
General Dental Council
Nutrition
Practice Management
Wales NHS Contract
Partnership Agreements
NHS Conversions
Bridge2aid
Squiggly Careers
Gold For Kids
Membership Plans
NHS Contract For Dentists

Bodcast - delivers you expert advice on how to make your dental practice a more profitable and sustainable business. Featuring interviews with key industry figures, hints and tips on a variety of subjects from wellbeing in dentistry to analysis of the dental landscape, along with real-life experiences of dental teams, there’s plenty to intrigue, inform and entertain.

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In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, host Hazel Dockery is joined by special care dental nurse, Lisa Andrews Davies, to discuss how nurse-led clinics can help with anxiety management around dental treatment.

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In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, host Hazel Dockery is joined by Regional Support Manager, Donna Hall to discuss plans and what to do when your plan and pay-as-you-go prices are out of kilter.

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In this episode of the In the Loupe podcast, host, Nigel Jones, is joined by Tim Boyle, Director of Sales and Business Development at REVA Global Medical to talk about virtual assistants and making the best use of team resources.

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In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, host Donna Hall is joined by Wesleyan Financial Services Dental Specialist Financial Advisor, Dan Atkins, to discuss about how practice owners can stay financially resilient in a rapidly shifting ... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Topley
Team performance specialist
Episode: Helping Practice Managers Develop the Confidence to be Great Leaders with Mark Topley
Pat Langley
Dentist focusing on compliance and founder of Apolline (now Dentistry Compliance under FMC)
Apolline / Dentistry Compliance (FMC)
Episode: Compliance - More than just Policies and Tick Boxes with Pat Langley
Aditi Bhalla
Prosthodontist and integrative psychotherapist
Dental Wellbeing Hub / draditibhalla.com
Episode: Combatting Stress by Harnessing Compassion with Dr Aditi Bhalla
Amit Jilka
Owner of Abbey House Dental in Stone
Abbey House Dental, Stone, Staffordshire
Episode: A Mixed Practice Owner's Response to the NHS Dental Contract with Amit Jilka
Cathy Murphy
Senior business agent with Christie & Co, business selling agent
Christie & Co
Episode: Insights into the Dental Practice Sales Market with Cathy Murphy
Simon Thackery
Dental practitioner and representative of the Private Dentistry Association/BAPD
British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD)
Episode: Proposed CMA Inquiry into Private Dentistry - Could there be a Silver Lining?
Kirsty Munn
New member of Practice Plan's sales team, former practice manager and business development lead
Practice Plan
Episode: Fresh Face in the Field - Get to Know our New RSM with Kirsty Munn
Eddie Crouch
Dentistry industry commentator and guest; discussed regulatory and workforce issues
British Dental Association (BDA)
Episode: 'Workforce remains the issue to be solved' with Nigel Jones and Eddie Crouch
Victoria Vickery
Founder and managing director of All Star Marketing Club
All Star Marketing Club
Episode: Would you like to Master Social Media in your Dental Practice?

Host

Hazel Dockery
Host with multiple episode appearances focusing on practice support and business planning for dental teams.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Great podcast, poor sound quality

    Lots of super hints and tips for running a practice but the sound quality is poor. Feels like you are in a cold empty room with the interview!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JackFraser
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • At last. The business of dentistry as a podcast

    If you're a busy dentist, practice manager or front of house staff then this series of podcasts are for you. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fang farrier
    United Kingdom10 years ago
  • Essential listening for anyone in the dental industry

    Super useful advice on topics that are all to do with the business side of dentistry. The team at Practice Plan have excelled with this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anniebee69
    United Kingdom10 years ago

Listeners Say

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If you're a busy dentist or practice manager, this series is highly recommended for business insights.
Great practical tips for running a dentistry practice, though some listeners note sound quality could be better.
Essential listening for anyone in dentistry, with useful guidance on the business side of the field.

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Contractual Staff Benefits with Sarah Buxton
Q: What are the risks of offering free dental treatment as a staff benefit?
The main risks are that it's treated as a benefit in kind for tax purposes and that the specifics (what treatment, value, duration) aren't clearly defined. Using a plan-based structure can simplify valuation and reduce disputes.
Contractual Staff Benefits with Sarah Buxton
Q: How should a practice approach changing or formalizing staff benefits?
Formalization should happen promptly with contracts updated annually. Clear, written terms for both mandatory and discretionary benefits prevent disputes and ensure everyone understands what is provided and under what conditions.
Contractual Staff Benefits with Sarah Buxton
Q: So Sarah, if I can hand over to you, can you explain what staff benefits actually mean for the employer and the team?
Staff benefits encompass mandatory items like pensions and statutory leave, and discretionary items such as private medical insurance or gym memberships. Written policies help clarify eligibility, terms, and how benefits can be altered, which in turn aids retention and recruitment.
What Makes a Great NHS Conversion with Katrina James & Michelle Hardy
Q: Is there an example where you've supported a business through the NHS conversion journey that turned out particularly successful, and how did it unfold?
Michelle describes a multi-site practice with a million-pound contract that was failing due to staffing and funding issues; by engaging early, running numbers, and providing sustained handholding and support, they stabilized the contract, kept both sites, and grew by adding two dentists.
Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Tanzania with Shaenna Loughnane
Q: How does the Unity Partnership Scheme work and how can practices get involved?
Practices can sign up as Unity Partners for a funding amount that trains a dental therapist; in return, they receive information, videos, and post-program mentoring to stay connected with the therapist and see the community impact.

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What is The Business of Dentistry Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, this show centers on the business side of dental practices, from private-versus-NHS dynamics and contract reform to leadership development, compliance, and patient-facing revenue strategies. Conversations combine practical implementation with real-world outcomes—think practice conversions, mergers and acquisitions, membership plans, and the evolving role of care coordinators. A standout thread is the emphasis on sustainable growth through people, process, and wellbeing, plus a consistent focus on how policy shifts and market dynamics impact daily practice management. The format often features practitioners and industry experts sharing actionable guidance, templates, and case stories that help listeners make informed ... more

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Recent guests on The Business of Dentistry Podcast include:

1. Mark Topley
2. Pat Langley
3. Aditi Bhalla
4. Amit Jilka
5. Cathy Murphy
6. Simon Thackery
7. Kirsty Munn
8. Eddie Crouch

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