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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Andy and Chris discuss all things non-clinical in the dental world. Covering topics such as goodwill values, finance, marketing, how to buy and sell a dental practice, mindset, where to invest, team management issues, and many more!
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Dr. Russell Kirk is a private practice oral surgeon who is on a mission to help dentists succeed in the business and clinical aspects of practice ownership. On the podcast he shares experiences from his own practice. He also interviews influencers in the profession to get additional insights. His discussions focus on fixing broken business systems in dental offices, reducing overhead while maximizing profit, recognizing burnout and battling against it, building healthy teams, creating positi ...
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Nipun Kathuria - Getting Business Aligned E171
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In this episode, Nipun Kathuria, co-founder and CEO of Smile Genius Dental, shares his journey from India to Ireland, discussing the importance of a positive mindset, cultural transitions, and his unexpected pathinto the world of dentistry. He chats about personal growth, the challenges of adapting to new environments, and the intricacies of the de…
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Navigating Career Paths for Dental Nurses with Hannah Whitworth
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In this latest episode of Bodcast, host Laura Hills from Practice Plan is joined by Hannah Whitworth, Dental Nurse Development Manager, to talk about the diverse career paths available for dental nurses and how to unlock a world of possibilities in the dental industry. What you’ll hear: Hannah’s own journey in dentistry The challenges dental nurses…
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George Vernon - Fighting Fit E170
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In this podcast episode, hosts Andy and Chris talk withhealth and wellness coach George Vernon about his journey becoming a boxing enthusiast and ultimately a health coach. They explore the importance of holistic health, the impactof burnout, and the challenges of changing mindsets in the fitness industry. George chats about the need for a comprehe…
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Sorabh Patel - Lifting Others E169
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In this episode, Dr. Sorabh Patel (Principal Dentist andlead clinician at Dental Beauty Blackheath and Dental Beauty Lee) chats to hosts Chris and Andy about his journey becoming a dentist and practice owner.He discusses his childhood, the challenges faced by his family, the impact of his upbringing on his work ethic, and the pivotal moments that l…
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Creating a Winning Culture in Your Dental Practice with Lucie Simic
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Katrina James, Area Manager at Practice Plan is joined by Dental consultant Lucie Simic to delve into the significance of culture within a dental practice. They explore how cultivating a positive and defined culture can contribute to the success and sustainability of a dental practice. What you’ll hear: The essential role of leadership in defining …
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Ed Calvert - Straight Talking E168
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In this episode, hosts Andy and Chris chat to Ed Calvertabout his journey from a background in physiotherapy to a successful career in medical sales within the dental industry. The discussion delves into the importance of networking, the challenges of facing personal health issues, and the transformative experience of travelling the world. Ed refle…
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Andy & Chris - Key Learnings from 24 Years of Business Ownership E167
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In this episode, hosts Chris and Andy reflect on their 24years of business ownership, sharing key lessons learned along the way. They emphasise the importance of celebrating successes,building a strong team, staying focused on the original purpose, and maintaining open communication. Continuous learning, patience, nurturing relationships, and prior…
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Gold for Kids: Helping children thrive with Dr Leticia Casanova
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In this episode of Bodcast, host Fern Jackson from Practice Plan is joined by Dr Leticia Casanova, a periodontist and co-founder of charity Gold for Kids. They talk about the inspiring story behind Gold for Kids and how they transform waste metal from dental practices into significant funds for children's charities. What you’ll hear: How Gold for K…
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Riaz Sharif - Success Has Many Faces E166
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In this episode of the Dentology Podcast, Chris and Andy chat to private cosmetic dentist Dr Riaz Sharif. Riaz talks about his childhood and explains how early lifeexperiences have shaped the person he is today. From a challenging upbringing to boxing at the famous York Hall in Bethnal Green, Riaz reflects on how all these experiences have guided h…
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Suki Singh, Area manager at Practice plan talks through the five stage process that has helped hundreds of dentists successfully move from NHS to private. What you’ll hear: Making an informed decision - Is it the right move? Income replacement calculator and financial review Choosing how to inform your patients Supporting the practice and whole tea…
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Empowering the next generation of dentists with Natalie Bradley
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In this latest episode of Bodcast, Natalie Bradley, Chair of the Young Dentist Committee, BDA, and clinical director at Dentaid, amongst many other things, shares her experience and insights as a young dentist. What you’ll hear: Introduction to Natalie The importance of having young dentists represented in discussions with key bodies The committee'…
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Nicki Rowland - The Magic Dentist E165
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In this episode, Chris and Andy are delighted to be joinedonce again by Nicki Rowland, a well-known figure in dentistry and a previous guest back in August 2022 (episode 53). Nicki is the co-founder of The Exceptional LeadershipAcademy (ELA), a consultancy that supports dental businesses in thriving and growing, and the founder of The Magic Dentist…
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Paul Ebert - Money Made Simple E164
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In this episode, Chris and Andy are joined by Paul Ebert,the CEO and Founder of Tabeo, a platform revolutionising patient financing by bringing payment plans, loans, and card services together in one place. Paul shares how growing up in a small village in Germanyhelped shape his entrepreneurial journey, which led him from investment banking to fint…
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Insights from Hive Business Consultancy with Ross Martin
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In this episode, Ian Eslick, Regional Support Manager at Practice Plan sits down with Ross Martin, a strategic consultant at Hive Business Consultancy, to discuss the essential role of dental specialist accountants and the importance of keeping a tight grip on practice finances. What you’ll hear: Current hot topics affecting dental businesses The c…
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Andy & Chris - 5 Biggest Mistakes when Selling a Dental Practice E163
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In this special episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris dive into the top five critical mistakes dentists often make when selling their practice. Whether you're considering selling now or in the future,understanding these pitfalls can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches. Chris and Andy discuss why not getting a proper valuat…
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Empowering dental nurses: Building value and recognition with Fiona Ellwood BEM
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In this episode, Hazel Dockery is joined by Fiona Elwood, Chief Executive of the Society of British Dental Nurses. They discuss why it is so important for dental nurses to learn to value themselves and the impact this has on their profession in doing so. What you’ll hear: Why it's important to recognise and celebrate individual achievements How to …
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Andy & Chris - 4 Biggest Mistakes when Buying a Dental Practice E162
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In this special episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris talk in depth about the four biggest mistakes dentists often make when buying a practice. If you're thinking about buying a dental practice, thisepisode is a must-listen. Andy and Chris explore why buying a practice just because a friend has one could be a costly error, the risk…
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Be Supported: What should you expect from a dental plan provider?
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Katrina James, Area Manager at Practice Plan discusses what you should expect from a dental plan provider as well as outlining the excellent support offered by Practice Plan. What you'll hear about: Working with industry consultants The patient journey Diary zoning Paying associates Working with your team Events. Practice Plan has been welcoming pr…
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Shameek Popat - The Tooth Angel E161
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In this episode, Andy and Chris welcome Shameek Popat, a dental professional with an incredible journey and passion for dentistry and CEO/Founder of Tooth Angel. They take a trip down memory lane to explore Shameek's childhood and the importance of family in his life, especially his close-knit connection to his uncle, whoinspired him with a career …
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Focusing on wellbeing in dentistry with Dr Hussein Hassanali and Dr Ritesh Aggarwal
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Hussein Hassanali, Associate Dentist at Woodthorpe Dental Centre catches up with Dr Ritesh Aggarwal, Dentist and CEO at Psynergy Mental health to discuss the shift in focus on mental health in dentistry and ways to improve our wellbeing. What you’ll hear: Why wellbeing is important to practice function and the team Company culture Perfectionism in …
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Andy & Chris - 9 Steps to Selling a Dental Practice E160
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In this special episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris dive into the 9 essential steps of selling a dental practice. Deciding when to sell is one of the most emotional decisions for any practice owner. Years of hard work, investment, and personal sacrifice make this a significant and challenging choice. Andy and Chris explore the cr…
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Neal Mehta - Innovating Recruitment E159
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In this week’s episode of Dentology, hosts Chris and Andy chat with Dr Neal Mehta, a dentist and the innovative founder of Locumloop, a recruitment app for locum dental nurses. Neal talks about his childhood, family background, influence of his father, who is also a dentist and reflects on how his father’s enjoyment of the profession inspiredhim to…
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NHS dentistry throughout the years with John Renshaw
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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 the future might hold. What you’ll hear: John's background in dentistry and experience of moving to private Reflections on NHS dentistry over the …
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Preetee Hylton "The Nursing Champion" E158
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EPISODECONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. In this podcast episode, hosts Chris and Andy sit down with Preetee Hylton, a dedicated dental nurse and the President-elect of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN). Preetee shares her journey into the dental profession, which she has grown to love despite an initially …
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Challenges for young dentists with Natalie Bradley
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Fern Jackson from Practice Plan is joined by Natalie Bradley, Chair of the BDA Young Dentist Committee, to share her advice for young dentists and steps to take to prepare for the profession. What you’ll hear: Introduction to Natalie Be aware of information being shared on social media Challenge preconceptions Different career paths Specific challe…
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Andy & Chris - 9 Steps to Buying a Dental Practice E157
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In this special episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris discuss the 9 steps involved in buying a dental practice. With so many things to think about, buying outright or buying into a dental practice is not as easy as it sounds. So often viewing a dental practice is seen as the firstsession step towards practice ownership. Indeed, it …
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Inappropriate behaviour in dentistry with Fiona Ellwood BEM
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Hazel Dockery catches up with Fiona Ellwood BEM, Executive Director at the Society of British Dental Nurses, to discuss recent research on inappropriate and unwanted behaviour in dentistry. What you’ll hear: Summary of the findings from research Examples of inappropriate behaviour Fiona’s personal experience working in practice Standing up and feel…
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Simran Bains - The Sweet Tooth Fairy E156
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In this week’s episode of Dentology, hosts Chris and Andy chat with Simran Bains, a dentist, Chair of the BACD’s young membership committee, and secretary of theCollege of Dentistry West Midlands division. Simran shares stories from her childhood and her time at dentistry school before qualifying in 2017. She explains how, from graduation until 202…
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20 years of Bridge2aid with Shaenna Loughnane
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Hazel Dockery at Practice Plan catches up with Shaenna Loughnane, Chief Executive of Bridge2aid, to talk about the growth of the charity and their recent projects in Tanzania and Malawi. What you’ll hear: How the charity has evolved and changed over time Current projects Focusing on localisation and working with the Ministry of Health Training dent…
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Luke Hutchings - Getting Good Over Time E155
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In this week’s episode of Dentology, hosts Chris and Andy chat with Luke Hutchings, a dentist in general practice in Hampshire and the President of the British Academy ofCosmetic Dentistry (BACD). Luke shares his inspiration for becoming a dentist, memories of graduating from Cardiff Dental Schoolin 2002, and his early career days in the NHS where …
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Strategies to manage stress with Nicky Thackray
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Fern Jackson from Practice Plan is joined by Nicky Thackray, Founder at MyZendays to talk about managing stress and different coping mechanisms. What you’ll hear: What is stress and how does it effect us? (mind and body) What are some different coping strategies? Why is self care important? Examples of different ways to practice self care To find o…
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Ashley Latter - Discussing Fees (part 2) E154
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This week we welcome back Ashley Latter, author and experienced business trainer/coach, delve deeper into the topic of dentists discussing fees with their patients, previously touched upon in his first episode (episode 131, released in Feb 2024). In this episode, Ashley explores whether dentists value themselves and examines the potential link betw…
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Laura Hills from Practice Plan talks to Hannah Burrow and Jay Shah, Founders of Kiroku, about their AI dental notes system and the benefits of AI in dentistry. What you’ll hear: How Kiroku started How the system works and its benefits Are people nervous of using AI tools? AI and the positive impact on dentistry. To find out more visit https://www.t…
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Roy Bennett - Keeping Calm E153
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In this week’s episode of Dentology, hosts Chris and Andy chat to Roy Bennett, who is not only the founder of Mellow Sedation Ltd, an IV sedation accredited trainingcompany, but also a seasoned dentist and educator. Roy chats about how dentistry is still a big part of his life having been in practice for over 36 years. He reflects on his early care…
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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. What you’ll hear: How many patients will you need? Current NHS income Communicating with your team Considering yo…
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Aly Tejani - Going for Gold E152
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This week we chat to Aly Tejani, Acquisitions and Operations Director at A&U Dental, an independent and family-owned dental group that was set up in 2016 and now has 7 practices under its ownership. Aly discusses his transition from earning an Economicsdegree at the University of Warwick to pursuing a career in the dental sector after joining his f…
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The perfect patient experience with Dr Barry Oulton
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In this latest Bodcast episode, Michelle Hardy, Sales Support Manager at Practice Plan catches up with Barry Oulton, Dentist and founder of The Confident Dentist to talk about the perfect patient experience and the importance of communication. What you’ll hear: The key elements of a perfect patient experience Tips for ensuring a seamless and comfor…
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Dr Alex & Tim Otto - We're the Kids in America E151
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In this week’s episode of Dentology, Chris and Andy chat to Dr Alex and Tim Otto, co-founders of the Alcan Dental Cooperative offering practice support solutions forpaediatric practices throughout Texas, USA. They discuss the landscape of dentistry in the United States and specifically in Texas, sharing insights about the beginnings of their career…
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How hormones can affect our performance in the workplace with Lucie Simic
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Katrina James, Area Manager at Practice Plan and Lucie Simic, Dental Business Consultant, discuss how hormones can affect our performance in the workplace. What you’ll hear: Types of hormonal cycles Perimenopause and menopause symptoms How they affect us day to day in the workplace How a workplace can support individuals.…
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Julie Dale - How to Pivot E149
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In this week’s episode of Dentology, Chris and Andy chat to Julie Dale, dentist and Global Sales Manager at Boutique Whitening. Julie talks about her dental career and how a short spell of work experience prompted her to decide that dentistry was for her. She chats about her time working in the NHS for some 14 years after qualifying, shares some of…
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Accelerate becoming a super associate with Dr Amit Jilka and Dr Kalpesh Prajapat
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Hazel Dockery from Practice Plan is joined by Dr Amit Jilka and Dr Kalpesh Prajapat, Practice Owner and Dentists at Abbey House Dental, to talk about navigating the path to success for dentists with their super associate course. What you’ll hear: Overview of the super associate course Kalpesh's experience of being a super associate Benefits for ass…
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Murray Welch - Building for Tomorrow E148
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This week Andy and Chris are joined by Murray Welch, Sales and Marketing Director at Anglian Dental, surgery design and equipment suppliers. In this episode, Murray talks about the family business his grandfather started over 30 years ago and his decision to officially join the team back in 2012. He talks about the charity work he is involved with …
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Ahmad Nounu - The Black Swan E147
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In this week’s episode of Dentology, Chris and Andy chat to Ahmad Nounu, principal of the Black Swan Dental Spa and Bristol Dental Suite. Ahmad chats about his early career days, the reasons why he decided to pursue a career in dentistry and buying his first dental practice back in 2011, just 3 years afterqualifying! He talks about how he has fully…
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Go Practice Green with Mark Topley
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Hazel Dockery from Practice Plan chats to Business and CSR Coach, Mark Topley, about his new online course, Go Practice Green, aimed at helping your dental practice to become more sustainable. What you’ll hear: The benefits of going green Barriers to sustainability in dentistry Reducing carbonfootprint Starting with small changes Details about the …
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Pav Khaira - Just Implants E146
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Our guest on Dentology this week is Pav Khaira, dentist, and CEO of the Academy of Implant Excellence. In this episode, Pav talks about his time at dental school, his early career days and working as an associate. He goes on to explain about the extensive training he has undertaken in prosthodontics and his focus on implants that has resulted in hi…
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What does the future hold for dentistry? With Chris Barrow
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Les Jones, Creative Director at Practice Plan Group catches up with Chris Barrow to look at the current dental landscape and share their thoughts and predictions for the future. What you’ll hear: What does the current landscape look like? Thoughts on general election and a potential new government The main challenges practices are facing currently …
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In this episode, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, Monica Pacult talks to Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Morna Beattie about what life’s like for NHS Dentists and their finances in Scotland. They cover the various tax bands in Scotland, the importance of financial planning and some of the main topics dentists …
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Mahrukh Khwaja - The Mind Ninja E145
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Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, founder and CEO of Mind Ninja, joins us again this week and chats to Chris and Andy about her recent work. She talks about her book ‘Resilience and Well-Being for Dental Professionals’ and shares more about how she now spends her time working 2 clinical days a week alongside managing her many other projects. She explains more abo…
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Gary Chapman - A Lifetime in Dentistry E144
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In this week’s episode of Dentology, Chris and Andy chat to Gary Chapman, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions for the UK & Europe at Portman Dentex. Having started his career in dentistry over 40 years ago, Gary talks about his early career years, considers what the sector was like back in the 1980’s compared to nowand reflects on how dentistry has …
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