workshop
Pathway to Private Practice
I went from being an FD and NHS dentist to fully private within 2 years, building my own private patient list from scratch — not inherited, not handed over. Today, I’m fully private, booked up, and practising on my own terms.
This course breaks down exactly how I did it — what worked, what didn’t, and what I wish I’d known earlier.
Who this workshop is for:
- NHS or mixed dentists who want to transition to private practice
- Dentists overwhelmed by conflicting advice and courses
- Clinicians who want a clear plan without unnecessary stress or risk
what you'll learn with us
benefits
- The mindset shift required to move from NHS to private dentistry
- Letting go of fear around income, speed, and patient acceptance
- How to think like a private clinician before going private
- The smartest first steps in your transition
- Where to invest early — and where NOT to waste money
- How to evaluate courses properly
- Building skills strategically instead of chasing trends
- The exact steps I took as an FD and NHS dentist
- How I built my own private patient list
- Decisions that accelerated my progress
- Mistakes that cost time, money, and energy, so you don’t repeat them
- Attracting private patients ethically
- Upscaling from your existing NHS patient base vs moving practices
- Getting private jobs vs building within your current role
- What actually works in the real world
- How to use social media properly as a dentist
- Common mistakes that damage credibility
- Content that attracts the right patients
- Standing out without copying or burning out
- Balancing NHS commitments while building private work
- Managing time, energy, and clinical load
- Reducing stress during the transition phase
- Avoiding overwhelm and burnout
- Communicating private treatment confidently
- Handling objections and fee discussions
- Managing difficult patients professionally
- Setting boundaries and protecting your energy
- Creating a clear professional identity
- Becoming the dentist patients choose and stay with
- Building trust, reputation, and long-term demand.
- A clear roadmap to private practice
- Confidence in where to start and what to focus on
- Practical systems you can implement immediately
- Honest insight from someone who has done it — recently and successfully
- 1-day in-person workshop
- Interactive, honest, and practical
- Limited numbers to allow discussion and questions
👉 Book your place or enquire about mentoring pathways following the workshop
Price - £350 ( early bird offer)
The ART of Bonding LIVE ; shadowing and mentoring
in person
Location: Bolton | Duration: 1 Full Day | Format: 1-to-1 Clinical Shadowing
This exclusive 1-to-1 shadowing day is designed for dentists aiming to refine their composite bonding skills and gain insight into a highly efficient, aesthetic-focused workflow. I’ll walk you through the systems, techniques, and materials I use daily to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. There is ample opportunity to ask questions and understand the rationale behind each step.
What you’ll learn:
- Full Composite Bonding Workflow: From shade selection (usually predetermined) to layering, finishing & polishing.
- Case Selection & Patient Communication: Understand how to choose appropriate cases and manage patient expectations.
- Materials & Toolkit: My prefered materials. - A deep dive into my go-to materials, instruments, and brand preferences
- Photography & Documentation: Tips on capturing high-quality before/after images, for portfolio or marketing.
- Chairside Tips & Techniques
Who This Is For
Ideal for dentists who already understand the basics of composite bonding and want to take their results to the next level through direct mentorship and dinical observation.
MAXIMISE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Ideal for dentists who already understand the basics of composite bonding and want to take their results to the next level through direct mentorship and dinical observation.
BOOKING & ENQUIRIES
- Option 1 : 1-Day Clinical Shadowing
- Dentists: £450
- Therapists: £395
- 1 full day of 1-to-1 clinical shadowing
- Observation of real composite bonding cases
- Real-time discussion and Q&A during procedures
- Option 2 : 1-Day Shadowing + Post-Visit Mentoring Package
- Dentists: £695
- Therapists: £695
- 1 full day of 1-to-1 clinical shadowing
- Post-visit mentoring support for your first 5 composite bonding cases
- Mentoring Support (first 5 Cases):
- Guidance on how to approach & plan each case
- How I would assess and sequence treatment
- Personalised feedback after each case as photos/videos you provide
- Ongoing Support:
- General case-related support via WhatsApp (photos & discussions)
- Technique and troubleshooting guidance
Bespoke Mentoring
Personalised mentoring to help you level up — clinically and professionally
This is a fully tailored mentoring experience designed around you, your goals, and where you want to go next in dentistry.
Whether your focus is aesthetics, confidence, private practice growth, or career direction, this programme adapts to you — not the other way around
- 1-to-1 mentoring tailored to your needs
- Set in-person shadowing days (clinical and non-clinical)
- A personalised action plan with clear goals and timelines
- Monthly review calls to track progress and refine strategy
- Case support and guidance during the mentoring period
- Ongoing accountability and honest feedback
We start by identifying:
- Where you are now
- Where you want to be
- What’s holding you back
From there, we build a mentoring plan that supports real growth — not generic advice.
- Dentists who want to accelerate their development
- Clinicians looking to increase confidence, skill, and consistency
- Dentists ready to invest in long-term progression
A no-pressure call to discuss your goals and see if this mentoring is the right fit for you.
Bespoke Mentoring & Clinical Shadowing Programme
A personalised programme designed to elevate your clinical skills, confidence, and clarity through a combination of immersive shadowing and tailored mentoring support.
This experience allows you to observe treatment live in a real clinical environment while understanding the decision-making, communication strategies, and workflow systems behind every case. From comprehensive consultations and general dentistry to advanced cosmetic treatment planning and execution, you will gain insight into how predictable, high-quality outcomes are achieved.
Unlike a standard course, this is fully bespoke to your goals. Whether you want to refine your consultation structure, improve case acceptance, develop your cosmetic dentistry workflow, or strengthen your clinical confidence, the programme is built around you.
Your experience may include:
- Live observation of consultations and clinical procedures
- In-depth discussion of diagnosis, treatment planning, and case sequencing
- Cosmetic case workflow and smile design principles
- Patient communication and consent frameworks
- Post-shadowing debrief and structured feedback
- Ongoing mentoring and case review support
This programme bridges the gap between theory and real-world application, helping you implement meaningful changes in your own clinic with clarity and confidence.
Ideal for dentists who are ready to move beyond learning and begin elevating their clinical and professional standards through guided, real-time insight and ongoing support.