Dental Nurse & mum
For over 30 years, in NHS & private dental practices, with GDPs and specialists, Jo has always loved working chairside.
She has experience as a DN tutor and an Oral Health Educator, and is currently employed at Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge.
Pre-Covid she regularly visited pre-schools and primary schools to offer...
Dental Nurse & mum
For over 30 years, in NHS & private dental practices, with GDPs and specialists, Jo has always loved working chairside.
She has experience as a DN tutor and an Oral Health Educator, and is currently employed at Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge.
Pre-Covid she regularly visited pre-schools and primary schools to offer OHE, and worked as an NEBDN Associate assisting with practical OSCE National Dental Nursing Examinations. Jo is a member of BADN and BSPD.
When her children started primary school, she discovered that the government-funded SFVS were giving out dried fruit snacks and the school was allowing all sorts of cariogenic processed fruit snacks to be eaten at playtime (thinking they were natural and healthy). When SFVS & DHSC decided it wasn't a problem, Raisin Awareness was born.
Dr Saul Konviser BDS MSc BSc
General dentist, born in Cape Town, brought up in London. Background in Physiology & Pharmacology as well as Health Policy before embarking on a career in healthcare public relations and then realising his calling for all things dental.
I started In Dentistry over 12 years ago, joining an outsourced Dental support company called OneSG (that then became Igloo Healthcare). I joined as their IT Manager, with a ‘team’ of just me. I had been in IT for years. IT was a passion for me since the very first time my dad brought home a ZX81 Computer when I was about 9.
Early Dentistry...
I started In Dentistry over 12 years ago, joining an outsourced Dental support company called OneSG (that then became Igloo Healthcare). I joined as their IT Manager, with a ‘team’ of just me. I had been in IT for years. IT was a passion for me since the very first time my dad brought home a ZX81 Computer when I was about 9.
Early Dentistry Career
I was in the very fortunate position (being so new to Dental IT and needing to learn all about it) of helping Portman Healthcare (now Portman Dentalcare) grow from just 3 practices to where they are today. I say fortunate because not only did I work with some amazing people inside Portman (many of whom are still there) but it let me learn about all the intricacies of Dental IT at a slower pace than being dropped in at the deep end.
I really enjoyed learning what makes the IT in a Dental Practice tick. I quickly learned who all the main providers were, who supported them and who the best guys to go to were for help. I am genuinely forever grateful to those guys for their support in my early days while I was learning.
I beavered away, growing a great team at Igloo and supporting Portman Healthcare, as well as Bupa (when they first moved into Dentistry) and also about 20 other smaller, independent Practices.
After some changes, an idea formed to start up on my own, so with a bit of luck, a brand-new company registration, ThreeSixty IT was born.
I guess I have a different mindset to others, I like to help – for me it’s not always about the financial reward. I just like to help where I can. I was helped massively when I started my journey by people inside some of the larger companies (like Exact, Kodak, Kavo and Clarke Dental) and just like to do my bit to “pay it forward”.
I am very active in the dental forums on facebook, and will always jump in and offer my help and advice if I feel I have something to add.
This blog started as a bit about me, but became more about ThreeSixty IT because I guess I am so interwoven into it and passionate about it being a success.
Web: www.threesixtyit.co.uk
Email: nigel.macdonald@threesixtyit.co.uk
In 2006 the 'new contract' was introduced. Anger about the way the DoH behaved was rife. John Renshaw, Eddie Crouch and Ian Gordon formed CHALLENGE - a pressure group to argue the dentists' case. Now another 'new contract' is imminent , Challenge is here to take up cudgels on behalf of dentists again.
Twitter @ChallengeDoH
Challenge on Facebook ...
In 2006 the 'new contract' was introduced. Anger about the way the DoH behaved was rife. John Renshaw, Eddie Crouch and Ian Gordon formed CHALLENGE - a pressure group to argue the dentists' case. Now another 'new contract' is imminent , Challenge is here to take up cudgels on behalf of dentists again.
Twitter @ChallengeDoH
Challenge on Facebook
Tracy Stuart is an independent Dental Consultant and Coach delivering Dental Practice Improvement, Dental Practice Training, TCO Receptionist Training, Dental Sales Training, Dental Marketing and Dental Practice Manager training programs to increase dental profit to businesses throughout the UK, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and abroad.
James C Grant DDS
James C Grant DDS
Almodovar is a GDP in mixed practice. He has a postgraduate qualification, and still enjoys certain aspects of clinical dentistry.
He’s old enough to be cynical about the profession, which frankly makes him any age over 25.
He does not write for any other sites or publications, because deadlines are stressful and he has quite enough of that...
Almodovar is a GDP in mixed practice. He has a postgraduate qualification, and still enjoys certain aspects of clinical dentistry.
He’s old enough to be cynical about the profession, which frankly makes him any age over 25.
He does not write for any other sites or publications, because deadlines are stressful and he has quite enough of that already.
I chose the pseudonym based on his seminal “Women on the verge of a nervous breakdown” from 1988. Looking at his movie catalogue now I can see that “Talk to her” would apply to my therapy sessions, “The skin I live in” to my sense of self at times, “What have I done to deserve this?” to my early dark days, “Matador” to how I feel going to work most days, and “Bad Education” for how I feel toward the profession at times for not preparing us for the stresses we face!
National Sales Manager at Wesleyan Medical Sickness
Wesleyan specialises in financial services for dentists. For more information, call 0800 980 5462 or request a no-obligation financial review with a Financial Consultant.
Established in 2001, LRPR Communications offers a comprehensive UK-based PR Support Service for dental companies.
Manan are the UK`s only full service marketing agency, working specifically in the dental industry. Working with world leading dental businesses, practices and laboratories they provide marketing solutions to increase brand awareness, grow sales and ultimately deliver fantastic results to the bottom line.
Simon Reynolds is the Commercial Director of Patient Plan Direct.
Hewi Ma is a Legal Director at Brabners and acts for a range of clients including independent dentists, corporate dental groups and dental care professionals
Following the issue of the “new” NHS contracts in 2006, there was a surge in dental practice sales and acquisitions which prompted Hewi to develop her specialism. Hewi has continued to...
Hewi Ma is a Legal Director at Brabners and acts for a range of clients including independent dentists, corporate dental groups and dental care professionals
Following the issue of the “new” NHS contracts in 2006, there was a surge in dental practice sales and acquisitions which prompted Hewi to develop her specialism. Hewi has continued to build on her expertise becoming one of the first legal advisors to assist with dental practices registering with the CQC when this became compulsory in 2011.
Hewi has a keen interest in helping dentists protect their goodwill with sound future planning and enabling dentists to access their NHS Pension through 24 Hour Retirement.
Brabners would welcome a discussion with you on your current and future legal requirements. We go the extra mile to deliver the right outcomes for our clients. We understand what matters and our expertise and experience mean that we can help people and businesses at every stage of their journey.
Denplan is the UK’s leading dental payment plan specialist with over 6,500 dentists and approximately 1.8 million patients across the UK.
DentistGoneBadd was a General Dental Practitioner for over 30 years. He clung on to his registration with the desperation of a spider swirling down a plug hole, until his pension ripened and he flushed it away. He now sees a psychotherapist and giggles a lot.
Marketing Manager @DentalDesign
I work in the Marketing team at COLTENE and amongst other tasks I am responsible for social media postings – so you know who to contact if you spot a typo! I have worked here for almost 2 years and love being part of the vibrant, longstanding team. COLTENE are continuously launching innovative products which makes my job fast paced and...
I work in the Marketing team at COLTENE and amongst other tasks I am responsible for social media postings – so you know who to contact if you spot a typo! I have worked here for almost 2 years and love being part of the vibrant, longstanding team. COLTENE are continuously launching innovative products which makes my job fast paced and exciting. We run fantastic hands-on courses and workshops and have had the pleasure of working alongside some world class practitioners. Please feel free to contact me for further information.
Jonny Jacobs is the Sales & Marketing Manager at GDPUK.
GDPUK.com is the largest online community for dentists and dental professionals in the UK with 10,000 members. GDPUK publishes dental news and blogs centred on dentistry. GDPUK is also well known for its active forum, where dentists discuss, inform, learn and engage with each other every...
Jonny Jacobs is the Sales & Marketing Manager at GDPUK.
GDPUK.com is the largest online community for dentists and dental professionals in the UK with 10,000 members. GDPUK publishes dental news and blogs centred on dentistry. GDPUK is also well known for its active forum, where dentists discuss, inform, learn and engage with each other every day. On average there are over 600 different contributors to the forum every month. Membership of the site is free. For more information please get in contact.
jonny@gdpuk.com
@jonnyjacobs
Jonny Jacobs on LinkedIn
Barker PR is the leading PR and communications agency in dentistry.
A team of talented, passionate and experienced people with a fresh approach to communications, we develop highly valuable strategies for client engagement so we are always connecting you with dentistry.
Barker PR
T +44 (0)20 8673 8408
E gemma@barkerpr.com
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Barker PR is the leading PR and communications agency in dentistry.
A team of talented, passionate and experienced people with a fresh approach to communications, we develop highly valuable strategies for client engagement so we are always connecting you with dentistry.
Barker PR
T +44 (0)20 8673 8408
E gemma@barkerpr.com
W www.barkerpr.com
@Barker_PR
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Following an extensive and successful career within dental, medical and healthcare publishing, Erica Kilburn founded E K Communications Ltd in April 2000. EKC is primarily a PR and media agency for the dental market. However, they also work across a number of healthcare markets. The company’s ethos has remained the same; to provide innovative,...
Following an extensive and successful career within dental, medical and healthcare publishing, Erica Kilburn founded E K Communications Ltd in April 2000. EKC is primarily a PR and media agency for the dental market. However, they also work across a number of healthcare markets. The company’s ethos has remained the same; to provide innovative, effective PR and media support, always putting our client’s needs and goals first.
With over 30 years PR & Media Consulting experience, Caroline offers tailor made strategies across the health, charity and dental sectors.
www.carolineholland.eu
caroline@carolineholland.eu
020 8679 9595
@dentalcaroline
Towards the end of his practicing career he volunteered as a dentist in Tanzania and Somaliland for different charities, and with Mercy Ships...
Towards the end of his practicing career he volunteered as a dentist in Tanzania and Somaliland for different charities, and with Mercy Ships where he served in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Now retired, Paul spends his time in a church leadership role, volunteering with the National Trust, some local history research, enjoying his grandchildren and beachcombing.
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•If you‘ve had your CQC visit you might be interested in what’s likely to be happening next
What services can Right Path4 offer?
•If you‘ve had your CQC visit you might be interested in what’s likely to be happening next
Victoria graduated in 1999 from Sheffield and works as a GDP in Newbury, Berkshire. She has an LLM in Medical Law from Northumbria University and as such has a keen interest in clinical negligence, dental law and regulation. Her LLM dissertation was on the GDC Fitness to Practise Procedures.
Steve Van Russelt is webmaster at gdpuk
Dr Alun Rees BDS, The Dental Business Coach, graduated from Newcastle University and started his career as an oral surgery resident, before working as an associate in a range of different practices. With this solid foundation, Alun went on to launch two practices in the space of just 15 months, a challenge in the toughest economic conditions....
Dr Alun Rees BDS, The Dental Business Coach, graduated from Newcastle University and started his career as an oral surgery resident, before working as an associate in a range of different practices. With this solid foundation, Alun went on to launch two practices in the space of just 15 months, a challenge in the toughest economic conditions. After years of hard work Alun finally sold his dental business in 2005.
Alun’s background and experience give him a strong understanding of what others go through to build a successful practice. He has seen many different approaches and learned his own lessons in the real world. He is an accepted authority of practice organisation and management and has written and presented widely on the subject.
A CTI trained coach and Kolbe consultant, Alun now runs The Dental Business Coach to offer specific and specialised support for dentists and their teams. He has served as a media representative for both the BDA and BDHF and has featured on BBC2, Sky TV and various radio stations.
Based between South Wales and West Cork Alun works with clients throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond, Alun understands and appreciates the challenges, both large and small, that face dentists every day.
Alun can be contacted here.
Mark is the only person in Digital Dental Marketing to have an MBA majoring in marketing & creativity, run a dental laboratory for 14 years and been a dental technician for 23 years. He's also a Master Practitioner of the communication modelling system, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) as well as being a Master Practitioner of Hypnosis...
Mark is the only person in Digital Dental Marketing to have an MBA majoring in marketing & creativity, run a dental laboratory for 14 years and been a dental technician for 23 years. He's also a Master Practitioner of the communication modelling system, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) as well as being a Master Practitioner of Hypnosis and a Master NLP Coach.
Mark understands business, dentistry and communication.
Tony is a dentist in a family practice in Manchester. He established GDPUK as a platform for dentists to communicate online in 1997. This has grown to the most visited site in UK dentistry. Tony is married with three grown up children.