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Explore our blog for expert insights that will elevate your Dental practice. From boosting profitability and developing leadership skills to enhancing patient experiences and communication, our posts cover it all. Dive into business strategies and innovative patient engagement techniques to stay ahead in the industry.
How to have those difficult conversations
Difficult conversations with staff and suppliers can become even more difficult depending on your mode of communication. Here’s how to...
Prime Practice
Sep 30, 20204 min read
Your Casual Employees.….
There has been much interest in the latest Full Federal Court decision which has reconfirmed that casual employees who work regular...
Prime Practice
May 27, 20203 min read
What information should your Infection Prevention Policy & Procedures Manual include?
An integral piece of your required documentation at your practice, in adhering to Australian and New Zealand Compliance protocols, is the...
Meg Sharpe
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Supporting yourself and your staff through the current challenges
Supporting each other through the current challenging times is not easy and some may find it quite daunting. Principal Dentists and their...
Prime Practice
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Risk Assessment of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In certain situations, the human body is a perfect environment for microorganisms to grow. Both harmless and harmful microorganisms are...
Meg Sharpe
Mar 19, 20204 min read
Can wearing a face mask protect you from Coronavirus?
People wearing face masks when they are not in clinical environments is a common sight these days. Air quality in some regions has meant...
Prime Practice
Feb 13, 20204 min read
Coronavirus Infection Explained
Viral Evolution – A Timely Reminder in Support of a Back to Basics Approach What is a virus? Viruses are microorganisms that exist almost...
Prime Practice
Feb 3, 20204 min read
Updates on HR and Payroll as we move into 2020
There are regular changes with regard to HR and Payroll matters within the Australian business landscape and keeping up to date can...
Prime Practice
Jan 29, 20202 min read
Flexible Work Arrangements
The opportunity to request Flexible Work Arrangements is now available for certain employees under the National Employment Standards...
Prime Practice
Dec 3, 20192 min read
SUSTAINABLE COMPLIANCE: THREE PLACES TO START GOING GREEN IN 2020
Reused and reduced. Recycled and repurposed. Composted and compounded. Historically in dentistry, we have been a high waste, non-reusable...
Meg Sharpe
Nov 12, 20193 min read
Making your Practice Mentally Healthy in 2020
We all have a responsibility to provide a safe and fair workplace for our employees. Creating a mentally healthy Practice has benefits...
Prime Practice
Oct 29, 20192 min read
Why managers should take notes?
Fair Work states that a manager will find taking notes being “useful for keeping a record of your meetings and discussions with...
Prime Practice
Sep 3, 20192 min read
Reference Checking
Is reference checking worth the time and effort to complete? Many say that reference checking is a waste of time, but completed...
Prime Practice
Jul 3, 20192 min read
Unpaid Trials
It is quite often the case within a dental practice that a new employee is requested to complete a trial. If you are requesting this at...
Prime Practice
Jan 14, 20192 min read
What is the Role of a Support Person?
A support person is someone who accompanies an employee into a meeting, normally a performance counselling/disciplinary meeting. They are...
Prime Practice
Dec 9, 20181 min read
Complacent or Compliant?
Estimated reading time: Approx. 5 minutes Whenever asked about infection prevention and sterilisation protocols and procedures, the three...
Meg Sharpe
Nov 26, 20183 min read
Is Interview Feedback Important?
Sharing interview feedback is not only an important aspect of the hiring process, but the timeliness of the feedback is equally...
Prime Practice
Nov 22, 20182 min read
Random Infection Control Audits to happen in NSW
The Dental Council of NSW has issued an important announcement on the. 7th of November 2018 that it will carry out random infection...
Meg Sharpe
Nov 13, 20182 min read
How to get your dental practice Compliant: the 4 components of Compliance
Is your practice compliant? Infection control breaches should never ever be taken lightly. With most practices achieving an average of...
Meg Sharpe
Nov 13, 20185 min read
Casual Conversion Update
Dental Practices across Australia need to be aware of the recent amendment to the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. A...
Prime Practice
Oct 26, 20181 min read
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