Corporate dentistry
Are you attracted to the corporate model or do you prefer running the show yourself? Dentists on both sides of the fence tell Kerryn...
Superannuation law changes
Superannuation has been the ‘go to’ tax effective option for high-income earners for decades but recent changes to superannuation law have forced many dentists...
Support for medical tourism
Last year, Australian health fund, NIB, dropped a couple of bombshells that sent healthcare providers reeling. The first was the launch of its online...
Checking your blind spot
The average Australian dental practice is losing at least 20 per cent of its patient base every year. With the cost of acquiring new...
Seal of approval
Over 500 dental practices around Australia have already earned their accreditation and the benefit, they say, is obvious immediately. By Chris Sheedy
Even before she...
Building trusts
Tax savings can make trusts an appealing option for dentists but it’s essential to set up the structure well—or the tax office will be...
Practice health check
There are warning signs that a patient has to pay attention to in order to care for their dental health. The same rule applies...
Trim or boost
Increasingly, dental practices are being forced to conform to general business principles to maximise profitability. But what’s the best way to grow your business?...
Managing change
At a time of revolutionary changes within the business world, is it really necessary to follow suit with a revolution in our own business...
Who’s the boss?
Dental practice owners who are not dentists face special challenges in running their businesses. But the drive and entrepreneurial spirit that made them want...
Centre stage
Looking at opening a surgery in a shopping centre? Here are the pros and cons from dentists, business people and designers. By Kerryn Ramsey
Large,...
Management myths exposed
Like every industry, dentistry has its fair share of management myths. Although, having a good knowledge management plan is still a great way to...











