Navigating the Challenges of Running a Dental Practice

In this week’s episode of Dentology, Chris and Andy chat to Rachel Derby, co-principal of Chapel Dental Cosmetic and Implant Centre in High Wycombe.

Rachel is also President Elect of the British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) and a multi award winning dentist with over a decade of experience as a general dentist.

She chats about her experience at Manchester dental school, her early career days working in the NHS for some 7 years and the reasons why, in 2017, she decided to focus purely on private dentistry.

She goes on to talk about her ambition to be a practice owner, her experience being a first-time buyer and reflects on some of the highs and lows of practice ownership so far.

Finally, she chats about her role as the President Elect of the BAPD, what the role entails and what plans she has for her period of presidency.

Topics:

-  Tell us about your early years

-  Your experience at dental school; was it all that you hoped it would be?

-  Working in the NHS for 7 years – did you enjoy this time and did it help hone your skills?

-  Why did you decide to focus on purely private in 2017?

-  Did you always have an ambition to be a practice owner?

- Your experience as a first-time buyer

- What’s been the easiest and hardest part of practice ownership?

-  Did you feel equipped for the non-clinical aspects of running a business?

- BAPD; what are the big plans for your period of presidency?