July 27, 2020

Spot On Business Planning is back for a second free webinar with the BDA and MediEstates

Join dental business coaches Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston from Spot On Business Planning for their Business Essentials webinar with the BDA.

Due to the success of last week’s webinar in conjunction with the BDA and MediEstates, Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston from Spot On Business Planning are back for another! More than 600 people registered for the first Dental Business Know-how webinar and every attendee rated the webinar either 8, 9 or 10 out of 10. This week, Andy and Anne-Marie are asking associates – and anyone considering whether to buy – is dental practice ownership for you? This free, one-hour webinar will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 29 July. The BDA will repeat it on Saturday 1 August at 10am.

To book, please go to Dental business know-how – is practice ownership for you? Spot On Business Planning will discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by practice owners. We will explore the intricacies of buying and running a dental business and managing a team. You’ll hear about the merits of being a practice owner and an associate so you can think about creating the future you want.

Learning objectives

  • Recognise the number of different paths to making a decision around practice ownership
  • Understand the multitude of skills required to run a practice and influence its success
  • Understand the different ownership models
  • Understand the team effort required to make the practice work
  • Learn how to make it work long term

In this Dental Business Know-how webinar, Spot On Business Planning, the BDA and MediEstates aim to bring practical knowledge and support needed to recover from the challenges of Covid-19.This session focuses on the importance of asking the right questions and is based on empowering associates and anyone looking to buy a dental practice to combat their current situation in a positive, confident manner.

Gain 1 hour CPD

A CPD certificate (in the name of the participant) will be made available once viewing of this online lecture has been finished, the delegate feedback survey completed and attendance validated.

How to book

All dentists and the dental team have complimentary access to this webinar. You must, however, register in advance to gain access. Ensure you are logged into the website and then book the webinar using the pink ‘Register’ button above (top right). Once you have secured your place, you will receive an email with further instructions. Note the confirmation emails are typically dispatched at 9 am each day.

Please be sure to follow the steps contained in your email to ensure your unique access link for the live webinar reaches you.

If you are a BDA member but do not know your website log in, please contact the BDA Events team on 020 7563 4590 or events@bda.org. Alternatively, you may retrieve a password reminder.

If you are a non-member dentist or dental care professional and do not already have a BDA website login, please fill in this form and the BDA will set you up with a username and temporary password. Alternatively, you can call the BDA Events team on 020 7563 4590 or email events@bda.org and your registration will be processed offline.

Our upcoming events

Nov 21, 2025

BDA Setting up a dental practice

The BDA Setting up a dental practice in-person workshop is a great opportunity for you to gain invaluable support, advice and insider information from expert speakers, including Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston, on how to set out on your own for the first time.

Oct 16, 2025

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

Sep 16, 2025

Helping Patients Say Yes Without the Sales Pitch

This webinar is guided and led by your host, Dr. Mark Skimming and as a practicing dentist and business owner himself, Mark brings practical, hands-on insight into what it takes to run and grow a successful dental practice. His guidance ensures that every session is not only rooted in strategy but also highly relevant to the day-to-day realities dental practices face.

What You Will Learn:

  • How to adapt communication to different patient personality types
  • How to present treatment plans with empathy and clarity
  • How to improve acceptance without pushy tactics

Who Is This Webinar For:

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

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