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Why Dental Water Safety Should Be a Priority in Your Practice
In dentistry, infection control is a non-negotiable part of patient care. We invest significant time in instrument sterilisation, hand hygiene, and surface decontaminatio, but one area often underestimated is dental unit waterline (DUWL) safety . As seen in many modern clinical articles, including those written in the style of BizDentistry’s blog, the focus is shifting toward more holistic, system, wide infection control. Waterline management is central to that shift. The Hid
Dr Dan Shaffer
2 min read


The Financial Case for Microscopic Endodontics in General Practice
Endodontics has always been a clinically demanding area of dentistry, but it is also one of the most financially significant. When a root canal goes well, the practice retains both the treatment fee and the restorative phase that follows. When it does not, the loss spreads far beyond a single appointment. This is why visibility and predictability matter so much. They are not only clinical concerns but also financial ones. The numbers from typical UK practice models show that
Dr Dan Shaffer
3 min read


UK Dentistry Has Gone Back 30 Years. The Smart Practices Will Use It to Move Forward
For the first time in decades, adult oral health in England has gone backwards. National data now shows tooth decay levels have returned to where they were in the late 1990s. Not stabilised. Not slowed. Reversed. While this is rightly being framed as a public health crisis, there is a second conversation UK dentists urgently need to have. Because this shift is not just about disease. It is about access, demand, risk, profitability, workflow pressure, and how practices positio
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read


How Smart Dentists Can Pay Less Tax
The Budget Quietly Changed the Rules Again. Here’s How UK Dentists Can Pay Less Tax in 2026 Every Budget comes with headlines. And every Budget comes with consequences that only become obvious months later when accountants start saying, “This used to work, but it doesn’t anymore.” For UK dentists, the most recent Budget did not introduce one dramatic tax grab. Instead, it continued a familiar and far more effective strategy. Quietly increasing the tax burden by changing thres
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read


Making Sense of the Government’s Probe Into Private Dentistry: What It Means for Everyday Practice
The Government’s review of private dental fees has sparked plenty of discussion, but the intention behind it is straightforward. The probe focuses on transparency, patient understanding and consistency in communication.
Dr Dan Shaffer
3 min read


Acuity Law — Legal Guidance for Dental Practice Owners Facing Change
Operating a dental practice today involves navigating more than clinical and business demands, it requires a clear legal strategy too. Acuity Law’s Corporate Healthcare team works closely with dental practices to help them manage risk, optimize structure, and secure growth. Below are key legal areas dentists should watch and act on now. 1. Regulatory change and contract reform in dentistry Recent shifts in how dental contracts are regulated, especially within devolved adminis
Dr Dan Shaffer
3 min read


Take control of your practice future with Practice Plan
We’re more than simply a provider of patient membership plans. We’re a partner on your path to independence, growth, and long-term success. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options outside the NHS or you’re already running a thriving private practice, we’re here to help you
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Your practice, your way
Dr Dan Shaffer
3 min read


5 key Dental news stories Dentists should know about.
Stay ahead in UK dentistry with BizDentistry’s weekly roundup: This week’s UK dental business news: NHS Exodus, Price Rises, and Tooth Regeneration Breakthroughs
Dr Dan Shaffer
1 min read


How to Protect Your Dental Practice Valuation Amid Rising Costs
How to Protect Your Dental Practice Valuation Amid Rising Costs by Abi Greenhough. MD of Lily Head Dental Practice Sales.
Over the past three years, dental practices have faced a perfect storm of rising operational costs. Inflation, increased pay rates for associates and workforce shortages have all contributed to tightening margins.
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read


7 Steps to Create a £300k+ EBITDA Private, Associate-Led UK Dental Practice
by Arun Mehra FCA Now remember, It’s not for everyone, but everyone can do it. These are my 7 steps based on working with 100’s of UK...
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read


Copy of 5 key Dental news stories Dentists should know about.
Stay ahead in UK dentistry with BizDentistry’s weekly roundup: This week’s UK dental business news: NHS Exodus, Price Rises, and Tooth Regeneration Breakthroughs
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read


5 key Dental news stories Dentists should know about.
Stay ahead in UK dentistry with BizDentistry’s weekly roundup: This week’s UK dental business news: from NHS urgent care incentives and contract reforms to a rebound in practice sales and ongoing access challenges.
Dr Dan Shaffer
5 min read


Understanding Your Borrowing Potential with Sarah Grace's Insightful Guide
Real-World Mortgage Examples for UK Dental Professionals
Whether you’re a self-employed associate, limited company director, or NHS-employed dentist, your mortgage potential varies depending on your income structure, experience, and the lender’s criteria.

Sarah Grace
4 min read


The Untapped Power of Financial Visibility in Dentistry
In the dynamic world of dentistry, clinical excellence often takes centre stage. Dentists pour their passion into patient care, perfecting their craft, and investing in the latest technologies to deliver top-tier treatments. Yet, beneath the veneer of gleaming smiles and state-of-the-art equipment lies a frequently overlooked, but incredibly powerful, determinant of long-term success: financial visibility.
Dr. Randeep Singh Gill
5 min read


5 key Dental news stories Dentists should know about.
Stay ahead in UK dentistry with BizDentistry’s weekly roundup: This week’s UK dental business news: from energy drink bans and NHS pay uplifts to GDC guidance changes, workforce training expansion, and access reforms in Wales. Stay informed on the key developments shaping the future of UK dental practice.
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read


7 Marketing Power Moves to Grow Your Dental Practice (and Attract High-Value Patients)
At Clix Dental, we help practices like yours scale fast by using real-world marketing strategies that work — not guesswork, not gimmicks.

Myran Billen
3 min read


Active Aligners, The Business case: Profitable, Practical, Patient-Focused
Let me take you back to my early days introducing aligners into my private restorative clinic. At first, it seemed like just another tool in the ever-expanding cosmetic dentistry toolkit. But I quickly realised this wasn’t just a treatment option — it was a business multiplier. The kind that boosts your bottom line, sharpens your brand, and deepens patient loyalty.
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read


5 key Dental news stories Dentists should know about.
Stay ahead in UK dentistry with BizDentistry’s weekly roundup: This week’s UK dental business news: AI Gaps, Child Inequalities, Workplace Bullying, NHS Reforms, and DeNovo’s New Ownership Model.
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read


Scanomics in Dentistry: The Smart Business Case for Everyday Intraoral Scanning
Digital dentistry has moved well beyond novelty — it’s now a strategic business decision. Among the most impactful tools in a modern workflow is the intraoral scanner. But the real economic power of scanning lies not just in capturing digital impressions — it’s in what we now call scanomics.

David Claridge
3 min read


5 key Dental news stories Dentists should know about.
Stay ahead in UK dentistry with BizDentistry’s weekly roundup: This week’s UK dental business news: Visa Rules, Veneer Debates, and a Hair-Based Enamel Fix
Dr Dan Shaffer
4 min read
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