The Business of Dentistry Podcast

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Aug 2026

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Bodcast - delivers you expert advice on how to make your dental practice a more profitable and sustainable business. Featuring interviews with key industry figures, hints and tips on a variety of subjects from wellbeing in dentistry to analysis of the dental landscape, along with real-life experiences of dental teams, there’s plenty to intrigue, inform and entertain.

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September 4, 2026Episode 46228 min

From Squat to Group - A 21 Year Journey with Jeff Sherer

In this episode of the In the Loupe podcast, Nigel Jones is joined by Jeff Sherer, co-founder and owner of The Dental Design Studio to discuss dental groups, the use of AI in dentistry and the evolution of Dental Design Studio. What you’ll hear: The vision for Dental Design Studio back in 2005 How it is a great time to be in dentistry The use of AI in dentistry and the evolution of Dental Design Studio How important are membership plans to Dental Design Studio

August 28, 2026Episode 46130 min

How great communication paves the way to patient satisfaction with Jenna Ellis

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery is joined by Jenna Ellis, a registered dental technologist at GoDigital-Dental to discuss how good communication can improve the relationship between the practice and the laboratory. What you’ll hear: Why is communication so important in the role of dental technicians Shade taking is the biggest fall in communication between the practice and the lab How blue light filters on glasses can make it difficulty with shade taking A growing decline in the shortage of dental technicians in the UK

August 21, 2026Episode 46022 min

Understanding the limbic leader with Lisa Grogan

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery is joined by Lisa Grogan, Psychologist and Executive Leadership, Life, and Corporate Wellness Coach to discuss the limbic system, the 'Lens Method' and the window of tolerance and looking out for and creating a limbic leader. What you’ll hear: Is the limbic system kindness with another name The Lens Method and the window of tolerance Would Lens Method training help in everyday life and not just business

August 14, 2026Episode 45923 min

Bringing a touch of magic to children's oral health with Nicki Rowland

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery is joined by Nicki Rowland, founder of The Magic Dentist children’s oral health charity, to talk about the charity’s work and her hopes for future expansion. How the connection between magic and dentistry came about and how practices can get involved with the Magic. What you’ll hear: What sparked the connection between magic and oral health education Expanding the Magic Dentist into children’s hospitals How can dental practices get involved with the work of the Magic Dentist

August 7, 2026Episode 45834 min

Changes to employment law - What they mean for dental practices with Sarah Buxton

In this episode of the In the Loupe podcast, Nigel Jones is joined by Sarah Buxton, HR and Employment Law Solicitor and Director of Buxton Coates, to discuss employment law, future changes and how they might impact dental practices. What you’ll hear: Contract changes that happened earlier this year including statutory sick pay Changes to Paternity Leave from 2026 Introduction of the Fair Work Agency * Since this podcast was recorded, some of the information discussed may have changed in the meantime.

July 31, 2026Episode 45611 min

What if I want to change how I pay my associate with Donna Hall

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery is joined by Regional Support Manager, Donna Hall to discuss the topic of paying associates in private practice. What you’ll hear: What are the most common questions currently being asked about paying associates in private practice The benefit to the business of having the correct payment structure How a change in payment structure might affect an associate’s incentive to do particular types of work

July 24, 2026Episode 45733 min

NHS dentistry, access & the future of the profession with Shiv Pabary

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Les Jones is joined by Shiv Pabary, NHS Dentist and Chair of the General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) at the BDA, to talk NHS dentistry, its future and whether there be a new NHS contract during the current parliamentary term. What you’ll hear: Are we likely to see NHS contract reform during this parliament? Morale within the NHS and why graduate dentists don’t see a future role working in the NHS What would a reformed contract look like for NHS dentistry in the years to come Is there an economic argument to invest in NHS dentistry now to mitigate rising costs for A&E dental treatment in the future * Since this podcast was recorded, some of the information discussed may have changed in the meantime.

July 17, 2026Episode 45515 min

Navigating the cost of living crisis with Donna Hall

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery, is joined by Regional Support Manager, Donna Hall, to discuss the cost-of-living crisis and the challenges this presents for practices regarding patient retention. What you’ll hear: How things are looking out in the field at the moment The importance for practices of showing the value of remaining on plan Suggestions as to how handle a patient looking to cancel

July 10, 2026Episode 45422 min

Financial planning & common mistakes when moving to private dentistry with Iain Stevenson

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Suki Singh, is joined by Iain Stevenson, head of Dental at Wesleyan Financial Services to discuss financial planning structures and common mistakes that can happen during the transition from NHS to private practice. What you’ll hear: Key implications dentists should be aware of when moving to private dentistry NHS pension pitfalls and getting financial advice Advice for practice owners or associates looking to transition to private practice How can Wesleyan Financial Services help

July 3, 2026Episode 45325 min

Navigating the new NHS Wales contract with Louise Anderson

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Les Jones is joined by Regional Support Manager, Louise Anderson to discuss the changes to the NHS Welsh dental contract, its impact on practices and any quick wins that might mitigate some of these changes. What you’ll hear: The main changes caused by the contract The impact of the new contract on the day to day running of dental practices Quick wins from a practice perspective to mitigate some of these changes Help available to practices that might be looking to move away from NHS dentistry