Part III is another huge hit – but don’t panic if you missed it!

Mark Skimming – a practicing dentist and multi-practice owner – will impart a structured, ethical framework that will help you build trust and increase treatment uptake in ways that fit seamlessly into your clinical workflow.‍

Master communication and increase case acceptance‍

Mark hosted a 1-hour webinar to introduce the training day – click here to watch the recording.‍

Who is this training day for?‍

Practice owners, associates and treatment coordinators who want to help more patients say yes to the right care without compromising their values.

What you’ll discover

• The critical points in your patient journey that influence treatment acceptance
• Key actions to take before your patient even sits in the chair
• How to communicate confidently with or without a TCO
• The core psychological principles that shape ethical patient decision-making
• How to quickly build trust with new patients
• The structure of a clear, effective, non-clinical case discussion
• Common traps dentists fall into when discussing treatment—and how to avoid them
• Tools to enhance your communication and patient understanding
• How to measure and improve your performance over time

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Event details

• Location: Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre,     London Heathrow
• Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
• Duration: 6 hours of verifiable CPD
• Investment: £1,200

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Click here to book your place: https://sobm.co.uk/communication-course/

Due to demand, Dental Practice Sale (DPS) is hosting another fantastic opportunity for dentists to join leading industry experts. This free event in central London in October is ideal for dentists keen to plan a successful exit, maximise their exit value and gain tips for a smoother sale.

Join Dental Practice Sale, Spot On Business Planning and AMG Wealth Management on Thursday, October 16 for an informative live event.

The three companies will address key areas of concern to practice owners leading up to a sale, the sale process itself and post-sale aspects.

What should I expect?

• Learn how to maximise your exit value - what are the drivers?
• Understand the benefits of structuring your business ready for exit
  

• Determine the best point to exit
  

• Gain insights on the state of the market today
  

• Consider where your practice sits with the different buyers in the market
  

• Uncover the details in deal structures
  

• Be informed about the valuation process & how you can influence it
  

• Be aware of options pre sale such as EOT, Pre Sale Trusts, significant share holder exemption
  

• Transition into the next phase of life
  

• Ensure you run out of life before running out of money (cash forecasting)
  

• Protect the estate for now and future generations
  

• Complimentary drinks and buffet from 6.30pm

Location: Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, London, N1C 4TB

Date and time: Thursday, October 16 | 18:30 - 21:59

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This two-day workshop is ideal for any dental business owner and their practice manager looking to transform poor performance, prepare for sale, or take their practice to the next level with a vision for expansion. Presented by industry experts Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston, this interactive workshop will equip you with the essential tools and strategies to succeed in today’s competitive market.

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