The Dental & DSO Business Guide

Your practice can feel busy and still be going backwards financially. That is the uncomfortable truth we tackle with zero doom-mongering and zero sales pitch, just straight talk from two people who have spent decades inside UK dental businesses. We start with the number too many owners do not know: operating costs per utilised surgery per day. When that figure jumps and your fee list stays mostly...

We walk through the new tax year changes that hit dentists and dental practice owners first, from frozen thresholds and fiscal drag to payroll cost rises and dividend tax. We then zoom out to the systems and decisions that protect profit: MTD readiness, cloud accounting, automation, smarter borrowing, and building a practice that can grow without breaking you. • personal allowance and income tax b...

We explain what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means for UK dentists and why the shift to quarterly reporting changes how you keep records. We map the deadlines, turnover thresholds and software options so you can get organised before April 2026 and avoid last-minute stress.  • what MTD ITSA is and how quarterly updates work  • the April 2026 start date and the dropping thresholds through 2027...

We sit down with Howard Faran to talk about why dentists can be great clinicians yet still feel stuck financially. We focus on the basics that change everything: trust, access, insurance maths, and building a practice that improves margins instead of chasing volume.  • Howard’s background from franchise business to dentistry and an MBA  • Why business education is missing from healthcare and denti...

We speak with Dr Andrija Petar Bošnjak about leading clinical standards across a 16-location dental group spanning Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy, and why dental tourism has shifted from cheap fillings to complex full-arch work. We also dig into what actually keeps quality high at scale: education systems, fast support for clinicians, a real group culture, and the discipline to go fully digital.  •...

What if the smartest way to build a dental group right now is to keep your clinics close, your service boutique, and your metrics painfully simple? We sit down with Dr Smeeter Mera to unpack a practical blueprint for modern DSOs and independent groups that want strong EBITDA without losing their soul. The market looks different after COVID and Brexit, and old assumptions about city‑centre sites, r...

We share the DSO playbook that turns an owner-dependent practice into a resilient, associate-led group that buyers trust. From recruiting clinicians with special interests to building transparent financial systems, we show how consistency compounds value toward a 2030–2031 exit. • removing key-person risk so the business runs without the owner • keeping top clinicians busy through targeted marketi...

Trying to buy a £1 million dental practice without overpaying or overleveraging? We’ve got you. We break down the market forces shaping 2026—cooling interest rates, tighter supply, stronger buyer competition—and show how to turn that context into a smart acquisition strategy that protects cash flow and compounds long-term value. We start with the number that decides your deal: EBITDA. You’ll hear...

The DSO market is in a pressure cooker, and the timer reads 2030. We break down how operators and investors can turn today’s decisions into tomorrow’s premium multiples by building trust at scale: predictable EBITDA, standardised operations, leadership depth, and provable clinical governance. Forget counting chairs. Buyers now price future cash flow quality, not historical revenue, and they reward...

A budget leak, a flat delivery, and yet a sharper squeeze on business owners than headlines suggest. We break down how Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget quietly raises the tax take from dentists and small healthcare businesses through frozen thresholds, dividend increases from 2026, reduced capital allowances, and new national insurance on pension salary sacrifice above £2,000 a year. We walk through t...

Buying a dental practice shouldn’t feel like guesswork. With banks actively competing for strong borrowers, dentists can now access high loan-to-value offers, longer terms, and smarter structures—if they know how to navigate lenders, leases, and the fine print. We unpack what’s actually available in late 2025, why goodwill and freehold can reach up to 100% LTV for the right profile, and how to avo...

We share a practical finance playbook for dental clinics, from moving to cloud accounting to adopting accruals, daily bookkeeping, and metrics that drive better decisions. We also preview an AI-driven dashboard that unites PMS, accounting, and marketing data. • choosing Xero as the bookkeeping core and retiring spreadsheets • using HubDoc or similar for receipt capture and digital invoice flow • c...

Ever wonder why so many dental roll‑ups look impressive on paper but wobble behind the scenes? We open the black box of group dentistry and share what actually sustains multi‑site performance when valuations cool and the market gets tougher. From private equity’s consolidator logic to the operational realities of head office costs, we trace how groups grow, where they break, and the financial habi...

Most practices don’t overpay tax because the rules are mysterious—they overpay because the structure is wrong, the records are messy, and big decisions happen too late. We walk through a practical blueprint for dental practice owners to protect assets, cut risk, and keep more of what they earn without gambling on schemes. We start with the foundation: picking the right vehicle—sole trader, partner...

We share a clear, practical way to read your numbers, protect cash, and grow practice value without working longer hours. From the three statements to EBITDA, monthly systems, and quick wins, the focus stays on simple steps owners can take now. • why profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow each matter • how cash flow forecasting prevents last‑minute borrowing • what EBITDA means and how buye...

The tax landscape for dental professionals is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) set to begin in April 2026. This comprehensive webinar unpacks what this means for dentists and how to prepare for this significant shift in financial reporting. For self-employed dental associates and practice owners earning over £50,000 in...

Struggling with the burden of high-interest loans in today's volatile economic climate? This episode promises to arm you with strategies to manage those financial pressures, especially if you're part of the dental industry. We'll dissect the recent surge in interest rates and what it means for your monthly payments and cash flow. Learn how to navigate this shift from a seller’s to a...

Are you prepared to master the complexities of dental group finance and growth strategy? In this episode, we promise you'll uncover the secrets of organizing accounting and finance functions to maximize the value of your dental practice or DSO. With over 20 years of experience, our host Aaron shares his expert advice on structuring acquisitions, managing finances, and avoiding common pitfalls...

Is your dental practice ready for sale? Many dentists find themselves unprepared for the complex process of selling their practice, especially in today’s volatile market. Aaron and Dan are here to guide you through every critical step. Starting with an analysis of current market trends, we unpack the growing preference for private squat practices amid high-interest rates and a slowdown in corporat...

In this episode, Chris and the finance team talk about the Samera Dental Buying Group, what it is and how it can help dentists get exclusive deals on their products, consumables and services absolutely free! If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out to the Samera team at www.samera.co.uk . We are all here to help you! Thank you, The Samera Team

In this recording Arun and Dan discuss the tactics to manage interest rates and control the impact of inflation in your dental practice. If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out to the Samera team at www.samera.co.uk . We are all here to help you! Thank you, The Samera Team

In this episode, Chris talks to Dan and Nigel about financing a new dental practice, whether you're starting from scratch or buying an existing practice.  If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out to the Samera team at www.samera.co.uk . We are all here to help you! Thank you, The Samera Team

In this episode, Chris, Dan and Nigel discuss the how, when and why about buying the freehold of your leasehold property.  •            Are freeholds available? •            Is it worth asking if they are for sale? •            What are advantages of buying over leasing? •            Do banks lend over a longer term? •            What loan percentage is available? •            How do I structure t...

In this episode, Chris and Dan discuss how dentists can use asset finance to fund the growth of their business.  Why would a dentist need to use asset finance? What types of equipment can they finance? What is the maximum repayment term that they could expect? What rates could they expect on asset finance? Will they be charged for arranging the finance? What information will they need to provide t...

Arun and George discuss the rise in cyber threats for your business. Cyber attacks are becoming more and more prevalent. Small and Medium size businesses are at great risk for the main reason that there's no infrastructure to protect them. Listen along to discover ways you can stay #CyberSafe If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out to the Samera team at www.samera.co.uk . We...