Just one month to dental coach’s BDA leadership course
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Join dental business coach Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning for his leadership course at the BDA on July 7th[/caption]Dental business mentor, Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning is gearing up for his leadership course on Friday July 7th at the BDA headquarters in London.The course titled ‘Leading the dental team’ is ideal for dental practice owners and dental practice managers. Attendees will be able to gain 6 3/4 hours of verifiable CPD from this one-day course that costs DCPs £95, BDA members £150 and non-members £195.
“Gave an insight into leadership, which we in the dental practice don’t have much experience!” (A delegate from one of Andy McDougall’s previous BDA leadership courses provided this quote.)
As the dental world becomes more competitive and private patients exert their right to choose their dental provider; and as the costs of running a dental practice increase year on year, so the pressure grows for dental business owners to adapt to these changing circumstances.Growth and improved profitability are essential to long-term success and as such, dental practice principals and owners must determine the most appropriate strategy and lead their teams to achieve it. The success or failure of your leadership skills will become clearly visible in your results.
Would you be led by you?
You’re the principal dentist, the dental business owner, the assumed leader of your dental practice, but can you answer a definitive yes to the following fundamental questions?
- Do you have a compelling vision of where you are leading your dental team?
- Would your dental team be able to articulate your vision?
- Can you determine a strategy that delivers your vision?
- Are you a leader or a manager? Do you know the difference?
- Can you create a high performing dental team?
Learning objectives
If you want to achieve better results and harness the strengths of a fully committed, motivated team to deliver your strategic plan, then you need to invest in your leadership and management skills. To be successful you need both: they are the opposite sides of the same coin. During Andy’s BDA Training Essentials course you will learn how to:
- Communicate your vision clearly and consistently
- Be clear in your expectations
- Monitor and communicate progress
To run your dental business differently you have to run your brain differently – and as a respected dental business mentor Andy will use his vast knowledge and skill set to help you become the power-force at the helm. With this newfound knowledge, you will have the passion and drive to overcome any inevitable obstacles by taking action, making decisions and being the agent for change.
Our upcoming events
Ethical Communication & Treatment Plan Acceptance Mastery
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
Event details
- Location: Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow
- Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
- Duration: 6 hours of verifiable CPD
- Investment: £1,200
Click here to book your place: https://sobm.co.uk/communication-course/
Plan your successful exit
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
BDA Business Essentials Course May-June 2026
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.
Book your 121 Zoom with Andy McDougall
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