Proposed salary transparency legislation could change more than recruitment adverts. For independent dental owners, it is an opportunity to review pay fairness, anticipate conversations with existing staff and explain what makes their practice worth joining.

October marks the start of the final quarter. Take an hour this weekend to decide what you want to achieve before New Year’s Eve, with help from our ChatGPT assistant for business and personal goal setting.

A clear business plan gives coaching a stronger foundation. Two complementary programmes offer dental practice owners different ways to undertake that planning work, helping them prepare for 2027 with defined priorities and practical next steps.