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• When I took NHS Dentistry to Parliament…
  ‘NHS dentistry is broken.’ Not my words, but those of the government when it entered office back in July 2024. As a dentist, it is impossible not to agree with this analysis. Is NHS dentistry beyond repair? Far too many, sadly, would say yes, that the problems are far too big and the will just…
• Treeline’s company event kicked off in Lincoln’s glorious sunshine
  Treeline Dental Care has never been a group that stands still, and its first-ever Company Kick-Off Event proved exactly that. Bringing together around 35 team members from across all Treeline practices, including every lead, every practice manager, and 15 clinicians, the day marked a new milestone in the group’s commitment to development, collaboration and culture-building.…
• Succession and exit planning for private dentists
  Adam Thompson explains practice owners can protect and strengthen the value of their business with succession and exit planning, getting ahead on retirement, sale or partnership transitions. Succession and exit planning are often pushed to the bottom of a dentist’s to‑do list. But for private practice owners, they’re essential for long‑term financial security. Unlike NHS‑contracted…
• Manager or employee: who is responsible for combatting burnout?
  Mark Topley helps dental practice owners and managers identify who is responsible for burnout and its consequences to build calm, high-performing teams. Most practices have a wellbeing initiative of some kind. A wellbeing lead, a mental health first aider, a fruit bowl in the staff room nobody quite trusts. And most owners have a frustration…
• Can lifestyle undermine your financial autonomy?
  Minesh Patel breaks down the hidden legal and lifestyle risks that can quietly undermine long-term financial autonomy in dentistry. In my first article, we addressed financial foundations: tax reserves, compliance and financial protections. I then examined advanced tax mechanics and increasing income retention: the £100,000 threshold, student loans, pension relief and the nuances to incorporation. …