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Free, live webinar, Part IV: Business Of The Future, presented by Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston from Spot On Business Planning, as well as Maja Thompson, commercial director at MediHoldings, has just finished.
Did you miss it?
Don‘t worry if you missed this, or any of the other Lunchtime Lockdown webinars hosted by MediEstates as they will all be re-run on Saturday May 16. Details below…
What was covered in Business Of The Future?
Andy, Anne-Marie and Maja informed attendees about stage 4 of the business planning process, how do we know when we get there? They focused practice owners on the decisions that underpin the future of their business, including:
- Returning to profitability
- Preserving the goodwill of the practice
- What does the market of the future hold?
- What is my practice worth?
Maja has spent her life working in dentistry, most recently as part of the Henry Schein group managing the MediHoldings business, business solutions and financial services. Her dental background and experience in the dental market span dental product knowledge and the management experience in owning and operating a business, underpinned by an MBA .
Register here for the re-runs
If you would like to watch a re-runs of any of the four webinars on Saturday May 16, click here for details. Please ensure you register for each webinar separately.
Part I: Business Survival – register here for the webinar re-run at 10am
Part II: Business Revival – register here for the webinar re-run at 12pm
Part III: Business As Usual – register here for the webinar re-run at 2pm
Part IV: Business Of The Future – register here for the webinar re-run at 4pm
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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