The Business of Dentistry Podcast

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery, is joined by leadership coach and consultant Mark Topley to discuss Gold for Kids. The charity helps secure restorations and unwanted jewellery with the help of dental practices for it to be melted down and the proceeds donated to UK charities helping children. What you’ll hear: The simple process around getting involved with Gold for Kids Why a practice might want to work alongside Gold for Kids The number of dentists already signed up and the charity’s target for this year.

In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery, sits down with team performance specialist, Mark Topley, to discuss his new practice manager bootcamp. Run over 5 months, it’s designed to help participants build the confidence to lead clearly, handle challenging conversations, strengthen communication skills, and implement practical systems to manage their teams in a structured, sustainable way. What you’ll hear: How the Practice Manager Bootcamp came about Points covered on the five-month course What sort of practice managers and dental practices would benefit from this training The expected results of completing the leadership programme.

In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, guest host, Hussein Hassanali, from Thorpe Dental Group speaks to Dr Aditi Bhalla, a specialist dentist, about Compassion Focused Dentistry. What you’ll hear: How Aditi developed her interest in Compassion Focused Dentistry The Dental Wellbeing Hub and the resources available on it How she creates and builds a community online How to join her sessions and become part of the Dental Wellbeing Hub. Website link: https://draditibhalla.com/dental-wellbeing-hub

In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, Cathy Murphy from Christie & Co, sits down with host, Hazel Dockery, to offer insights into the dental practice sales market and how it is looking in 2026. What you’ll hear: - The increase of first-time or independent buyers’ purchasing practices - When it’s best for a seller to contact a broker such as Christie & Co to achieve their optimum sale value - What’s hot and what’s not in practice sales - Cathy’s personal view of how the dental market is likely to play out in 2026.

In this episode of the In the Loupe podcast, Nigel Jones chats to Simon Thackery, Practice Owner and President of the British Association of Private Dentistry about the changes in dentistry moving into 2026. What you’ll hear: Their thoughts on why the Chancellor has called for an inquiry by the CMA into private dentistry costs Their views on the current dental landscape and the costs associated with working within private dentistry How the recently announced changes to the NHS dental contract might affect practices.

In this episode of the In the Loupe podcast, Nigel Jones is joined by Eddie Crouch, chair of the British Dental Association, to discuss all the recent news stories and changes in dentistry heading into 2026 and beyond. What you’ll hear: Thoughts on the recent UK Autumn Budget The recent headline about the Chancellor calling for an inquiry by the CMA around private dentistry costs The reaction to the changes in the NHS contract in Wales in 2026. * Note: This episode was recorded before the recent changes to the NHS dental contract were announced.