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Guides, tips and updates for UK dental practices from the DentiPoint blog — practice management, NHS and compliance, patient care and marketing.
Choosing Dental Software for a Small or Squat Practice (UK)
Running a small or squat practice? Here is how to choose affordable dental software that does what you need without paying for enterprise features you do not.
The DentiPoint Team · 26 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Cloud vs Server Dental Software: Which Is Right for Your UK Practice?
Choosing between cloud and server-based dental software? A plain-English comparison of cost, security, backups and remote access for UK practices.
The DentiPoint Team · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
Software of Excellence (EXACT) Alternatives: Modern Cloud Options for UK Practices
Reviewing a Software of Excellence or EXACT alternative? Here is a fair framework for UK practices, and where a modern cloud system like DentiPoint fits.
The DentiPoint Team · 26 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Dentally Alternatives for UK Practices: How to Compare Cloud Dental Software
If you are weighing a Dentally alternative, here is how to compare UK cloud dental software fairly — the criteria that matter and where DentiPoint fits.
The DentiPoint Team · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
NHS Dental Contract Reform 2026: What It Means for Your Practice Software
The 2026 NHS dental contract changes are landing. Here is what practice managers should watch, and the questions to ask about whether your software is ready.
The DentiPoint Team · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
NHS Dental Bands, UDAs & Charges: A Practice Manager's Explainer
NHS dental UDA bands explained for practice managers: what bands 1, 2 and 3 cover, how UDAs feed your NHS contract target, what an FP17 does, and how the right software keeps delivery on track.
The DentiPoint Team · 18 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
How Much Does Dental Practice Management Software Cost in the UK?
A transparent breakdown of dental practice management software cost in the UK: the pricing models, what is included versus add-ons, the hidden setup and migration fees, and true total cost of ownership.
The DentiPoint Team · 17 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
GDPR & Patient Data Protection for UK Dental Practices
A plain-English guide to GDPR for UK dental practices: how long to keep patient records, the data processing agreements you need, privacy notices, whether you need a DPO, and how secure software carries most of the compliance load.
The DentiPoint Team · 16 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
Reducing No-Shows and DNAs in Your Dental Practice: A UK Playbook
A practical UK guide to cutting dental no-shows and DNAs. Why NHS practices can't charge for missed slots, when deposits work for private care, and how reminders and waitlists keep the diary full.
The DentiPoint Team · 15 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
CQC Compliance Checklist for Dental Practices
Registering with CQC is only the start. This practical checklist turns CQC’s five key questions and single assessment framework into a plain, actionable list for dental practice owners and managers — so you can close gaps before an inspector finds them.
The DentiPoint Team · 14 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Taking Deposits and Online Payments for Dental Appointments: What UK Practices Can and Can't Do
A practical guide to taking deposits and online payments for UK dental appointments: what you can charge for private versus NHS, how to build a fair deposit policy, and how to collect it by card at booking.
The DentiPoint Team · 13 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Switching Dental Practice Management Software: The Step-by-Step Migration Guide
Already on a dental PMS and ready to change? This step-by-step migration guide covers the data-export checklist, downtime and go-live risk, NHS-year timing and team retraining, so switching dental practice management software stays a low-risk project.
The DentiPoint Team · 12 Jul 2026 · 10 min read
Going Paperless: Digital Patient Forms and Medical Histories for Dental Practices
A practical guide to going paperless in a UK dental practice: what to digitise, how online medical-history and consent intake works, whether digital signatures are valid, and how it saves reception time.
The DentiPoint Team · 11 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Managing NHS, Private & Plan Patients in One System
Most UK dental practices juggle NHS, private and plan patients at once. Here is how to handle the consent rules, the same-tooth question, and run all three funding types through one diary and one billing view.
The DentiPoint Team · 10 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
How to Reactivate Lapsed Dental Patients (Without Annoying Everyone Else)
A practical UK playbook to reactivate lapsed dental patients: segment your overdue list, pick the right channel, write a warm message, cap your cadence, and stay on the right side of GDPR marketing rules.
The DentiPoint Team · 9 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Dental Practice KPIs & Metrics Every Practice Manager Should Track
The 10 dental practice KPIs that actually change decisions, from UDA delivery and DNA rate to case acceptance, patient retention and collections, plus how often to review them and why one system beats a spreadsheet.
The DentiPoint Team · 8 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Chair Time and Diary Utilisation: The One Dental KPI Most Practices Get Wrong
A single-metric deep dive into dental chair utilisation for UK practice owners: what it is, the formula, a realistic target range, what quietly kills it, and how to lift diary efficiency.
The DentiPoint Team · 7 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
NHS Dental Recall Intervals: NICE Guidelines Explained
The six-month check-up is a myth. Learn how NHS dental recall intervals are set by risk under NICE CG19, and how to run personalised recalls at scale.
The DentiPoint Team · 6 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
NHS Dental Clawback: How to Track UDA Delivery and Avoid Losing Contract Value
A plain-English guide to NHS dental clawback for UK practice owners: what it is, the tolerance and where clawback kicks in, how the shortfall is calculated, and why tracking UDA pace beats a March scramble.
The DentiPoint Team · 5 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
WhatsApp for Dental Practices: Patient Messaging & Reminders
WhatsApp gets read faster than email or SMS, which makes it a strong tool for dental appointment reminders. Learn how to use WhatsApp for dental practices the GDPR-safe way, set up automated reminders, and cut your no-show rate.
The DentiPoint Team · 4 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
Local SEO for Dental Practices: Beyond Your Google Business Profile
The umbrella guide to local SEO for dentists: how Google Business Profile, consistent NAP, service and location pages, reviews, local links and AI search work together to win nearby patients.
The DentiPoint Team · 3 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Google Business Profile Optimisation for Dental Practices
Your Google Business Profile is often the first thing a local patient sees. This step-by-step checklist covers categories, NAP consistency, reviews, photos and posts so your dental practice ranks in the local 3-pack and turns searches into booked appointments.
The DentiPoint Team · 2 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Cloud Backup and Data Security for Dental Practices: What CQC and GDPR Actually Require
A plain-English guide to dental practice data security and backup: encryption, individual logins, off-site backups, disaster recovery, and what CQC inspectors and GDPR actually expect.
The DentiPoint Team · 1 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
How to Get More Dental Patient Reviews: A 5-Star Guide for UK Practices
A practical, UK-first system for earning more five-star dental reviews: get the timing right, automate the post-appointment ask, use proven request scripts, and respond to every review the compliant way.
The DentiPoint Team · 30 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Automating the Front Desk: How AI and Automation Are Changing Dental Practice Admin
A clear-eyed guide to dental practice automation for UK owners: what AI and automation actually do at the front desk — reminders, booking, forms, deposits and reporting — and where a human still matters.
The DentiPoint Team · 29 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Treatment Plan Acceptance: How to Get More Patients to Say Yes
Treatment plan acceptance rarely improves with a harder sell. Learn seven practical, ethical ways to help more dental patients say yes, from visual education and phased payments to same-visit booking and tracking case acceptance as a KPI.
The DentiPoint Team · 28 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Dental Patient Portal: Benefits of Online Self-Service for Patients
A dental patient portal lets patients book, fill in forms, and self-serve online. See the real benefits: fewer front-desk calls, cleaner records, and less admin for your UK practice.
The DentiPoint Team · 26 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How to Increase Online Booking Conversions on a Dental Website
A practical CRO checklist for UK dental practices: cut booking form fields, add GDC and CQC trust signals above the fold, design a mobile sticky CTA and offer real 24/7 online booking to turn more website visitors into confirmed appointments.
The DentiPoint Team · 24 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Dental Membership Plans Explained: NHS, Private & In-House Plans
Dental membership plans let patients pay a monthly fee for routine care. Here is how in-house and provider plans work alongside NHS and private dentistry, and what your practice needs to run one.
The DentiPoint Team · 22 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Handling Emergency and Out of Hours Dental Enquiries Online
Stop losing after-hours emergencies to a silent answerphone. A practical guide to capturing and triaging out of hours dental enquiries online, keeping patients safe and your diary full.
The DentiPoint Team · 20 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Hiring a Dental Associate: Contract & Onboarding Guide (UK)
A practical UK guide to hiring a dental associate: self-employed status, pay splits, UDA targets, lab fees, restrictive covenants, and how to onboard a new associate into your practice and its systems.
The DentiPoint Team · 18 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Scaling a Dental Group: From One Practice to Multi-Branch
The infrastructure a UK practice owner needs before opening branch two: centralised scheduling, standardised protocols, consolidated reporting, and the compliance changes that come with a second location.
The DentiPoint Team · 16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Buying or Selling a Dental Practice: What Changes for Your Systems
A UK practice manager's guide to buying or selling a dental practice: what happens to patient records, the NHS contract, CQC registration and your practice management software when it changes hands.
The DentiPoint Team · 14 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
New Dental Practice Software Checklist: Setting Up Systems Before You Open
Opening a dental practice from scratch? This checklist covers the booking, records, payments and website systems a new UK practice needs live before opening day, plus a realistic setup timeline for a squat practice.
The DentiPoint Team · 12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read