National Dental News
- Designing a first-class teamInspired by Dr Barry Oulton’s presentation to Practice Plan customers ‘How to build a team of high flyers’, Donna Hall outlines the key points to consider for exceptional patient service. Although Barry Oulton used the analogy of an airline, it struck me that any service industry would have done the trick, as dentistry is as…
- The 247 Dentist: transforming out-of-hours careBernice Bayliss, co-founder and managing director, and Trudy Gordon, operations director, discuss the story behind The 247 Dentist and the services it offers. The 247 Dentist was founded in 2019 to address the challenge of arranging emergency out-of-hours dental care coverage for dental practices. As Bernice explains: ‘Very few dentists are keen on having an…
- The Orthodontic Therapist Masterclass: a resounding successSarah Macdonald discusses why her Orthodontic Therapist Masterclass was such a success, and what attendees can expect from the next one. The Orthodontic Therapist Masterclass, held on June 28 in London, was an outstanding success. Organised by Sarah Macdonald, known online as ‘The London OT’, the event attracted 18 enthusiastic delegates and featured a dynamic…
- What to consider before embarking on a specialist careerAmardip Kalsi explains how he embarked on his specialist career and offers invaluable advice to younger dentists who may be considering how best to approach their own career pathways in dentistry. Tell us about your career; why you chose dentistry and what led you to your current position? When I initially considered what kind of…
- News you’ve missed this week – 5 October 2024It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The 2024 Private Dentistry Awards shortlist FMC is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2024 Private Dentistry Awards – find out if you made it here! Judged independently by the profession and chaired…