Dr Dan Shaffer

Across The Business of Dentistry Conference , one topic is likely to spark conversation again and again: how practice owners can shape a future that feels stable, fulfilling, and aligned with their values. Dentistry is changing rapidly and with everything from NHS pressures to rising operational demands, it’s no surprise that many clinicians are pausing to rethink what a sustainable working life really looks like. Among the options being explored, patient membership plans often come up as a...

Running a dental practice is about more than delivering excellent patient care. The tools you use, the way your surgery is organised, and the support you receive all shape the efficiency of your day. At Bradgate Dental Equipment, we have been helping UK practices for 30 years. Our focus is on providing reliable equipment, expert installation, and ongoing service and maintenance that keeps clinics running smoothly. 1. Equipment longevity saves money Investing in high-quality dental equipment...

On a Tuesday morning in Harpenden, a man walked into a private dental clinic in pain. Not discomfort. Pain. The kind that keeps you up at night, the kind you can't think around. He hadn't chosen to go private. He'd tried to find an NHS dentist. There weren't any taking new patients. So he sat down in the chair, got the treatment he needed, and then faced a bill he could barely afford. Dr Dan Shaffer, the dentist who treated him, described that moment on BBC Radio the same day. He wasn't...