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February 2010
Monday 8th February - DPAS and Cohen Cramer announce free seminar concerning PDS Plus Contract
On Thursday 4th March DPAS and Cohen Cramer will be holding a seminar, entitled ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’, concerning the controversial PDS Plus contract. The seminar offers dentists some free expert advice on the pros and cons of the contract, as well as suggesting some alternative schemes. Places at the seminar can be booked via our online Booking Form, or by phoning 0113 244 0597. For more information, click here
December 2009
Friday 11th December - What's your practice's goal? New FGYP date in the back of the net
As demand increases across the UK for the Further Growing Your Practice seminar series, DPAS have now booked a fifth date at another unique venue. On 26th March speakers including Ashley Latter and Sheila Scott will make their way to Newcastle United's St James' Park to deliver yet another thought provoking day of training and advice to teams from dental practices across the North East. Places on all of the remaining FGYP seminars can be booked either through our online Booking Form, or by ringing DPAS directly on 08456 802820. For more information, click here
October 2009
Friday 30th October - Visit DPAS at the BDTA Dental Showcase 2009 and win a trip to Paris
Come and visit DPAS on stand G17 at this year’s BDTA Dental Showcase in Birmingham, 12th-14th November. The DPAS family will be on hand if you would like to find out more about what we can do for your practice. Our stand will also feature a prize-draw, offering the chance to win a four day break to Paris for two people. The prize includes flights, three nights hotel accommodation and £100 spending money. Ten runners-up will also receive a bottle of champagne
September 2009
Wednesday 23rd September – Further Growing Your Practice seminar a huge success!
Last Friday saw the launch of our all-day Further Growing Your Practice seminar series at Leigh Court, Bristol. Delegates enjoyed a day of informative lectures from leading industry experts, fine dining and the opportunity to network with other local dental professionals. One Practice Manger commented that the lectures had transformed the way that the dentist approached sales within the practice, while others also expressed their delight at being able to talk face-to-face with the DPAS team. Pictures of the event can be viewed on our Previous Events page and places at future Further Growing Your Practice events can be booked via our Booking Form.
August 2009
Monday 17th August - Further Growing Your Practice heading to Brighton and Manchester
Due to overwhelming demand across the UK, we can now announce that our all new super seminar series will be coming to Brighton and Manchester in 2010. On 26th February, speakers including Ashley Latter and Sheila Scott will be visiting the historic Brighton Dome, before the Further Growing Your Practice lineup makes its way to the unique Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester on 12th March. Places on both of these seminars can be booked via our Booking Form, or by ringing DPAS directly on 08456 802820. For more information, click here.
Tuesday 4th August – Further Growing Your Practice Seminar in Glasgow
Following significant demand for our all new Further Growing Your Practice Seminar series to visit Scotland, we can now announce that we will be holding an all day event at the Glasgow Science Centre on 29th January 2010. You can book places at this seminar for you and your team either through our Booking Form, or by ringing DPAS directly on 08456 802820. For more information, click here.
July 2009
Friday 17th July – Marketing Toolbox Launched
DPAS are proud to announce the launch of our new web-based Marketing Toolbox. This innovative online resource has been developed to help our customers with marketing planning and features advice on how to attract and retain patients, as well as tips on how to write engaging copy for adverts and brochures. DPAS is committed to helping our customers thrive following the conversion process and this new website will provide practices with a wealth of information at the touch of a button. To request your login details, simply visit www.dpasmarketing.co.uk and sign up as a new user!
Places can now be booked on our Further Growing Your Practice seminar to be held at Leigh Court in Bristol on 18th September 2009, either through our Booking Form, or by ringing DPAS directly on 08456 802820. Industry experts, including Ashley Latter, Sheila Scott, Kevin Coyle and Hayley Bloodworth will hold workshops throughout the day, designed to help practices ensure future profitability. Places cost £99 per delegate, but if you book four, you can get one extra place free! Attendees will also be provided with lunch, refreshments, a learning pack and 6 hours verifiable CPD.
June 2009
Tuesday 16th June – First date announced for Further Growing Your Practice Seminars in 2009DPAS are delighted to announce the first date for their Further Growing Your Practice seminar series, due to be held at the Ark Conference Centre, Basingstoke, on 17th July 2009. Delegates will enjoy a full day of workshops designed to help practices ensure future profitability, delivered by industry experts, including Ashley Latter, Sheila Scott, Kevin Coyle and Hayley Bloodworth. Attendees will also be provided with lunch, refreshments, a learning pack and 6 hours verifiable CPD. The dates of all DPAS seminars can be viewed in our Seminar Diary 2009 and you can book your place via our Booking Form, or by ringing DPAS directly on 08456 802820.
May 2009
Monday 18th May – Visit DPAS at the 2009 BDA Conference and Exhibition in GlasgowDPAS will be on stand A60 at this year’s BDA Conference and Exhibition, held at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow. Running from 4th - 6th of June 2009, this year’s event will feature a variety of motivational and advisory seminars designed to help dentists overcome the current financial conditions that so many practices throughout the UK are facing. Our newly launched implant insurance, as well as our interactive children’s website, designed to give children a better understanding of dentistry and oral health care, will both feature on the stand A60, along with our unique offering of tailor made payment plans, membership plans and children’s plans, each designed to enhance the attraction and retention of private patients.
April 2009
Wednesday 22nd April – Dates announced for Growing Your Practice Seminars in 2009DPAS are delighted to announce that the extremely successful Growing Your Practice Seminar series will return this spring, with the first event being held at the luxurious Woodlands Hotel in Leeds, on 21st May. Delegates will enjoy an evening of presentations from industry professionals and the chance to network with other local dentists, as well as being treated to a three-course meal and receiving three hours CPD. The dates of the other seminars around the UK can also be viewed in our Seminar Diary 2009 and when the venues are announced for each date you can book your place via our Booking Form, or ring DPAS directly on 08456 802820.
March 2009
Thursday 19th March – Partners in Dentistry Conference at Place FarmOn Thursday 19th March DPAS welcomed around thirty of the dental world’s leading professionals to Place Farm, for a conference focused on the future of dental plans in the UK and the role that they can play in improving the nation’s dental provision in years to come. The event began with presentations from DPAS’ Chairman, Quentin Skinner, and his board of directors, culminating in an extremely positive afternoon discussion and open forum.
Saturday 14th March – The Dentistry ShowOn the 13th and 14th March DPAS attended the Dentistry Show at the NEC in Birmingham and had a very successful event. Friday saw the staff actively supporting Comic Relief, selling red noses to dentists from the stand.
Friday 13th March – Red Nose DayAs an officially recognised fundraiser for Comic Relief, DPAS got into the spirit of doing something ‘funny for money’. With staff dressed up as Wombles, superheroes, ladybirds and all things scary (a ‘red or dead’ theme was devised) the office staff got on with raising money. There was a charity sweepstake of the Cheltenham races, cakes for sale, jokes on the hour and Wombles entering the village of Tisbury with red noses and an open hand. Everyone was extremely generous and DPAS managed to raise well over £500.
Monday 2nd March – gr8smileclub goes liveDPAS’ children’s website was launched today. The website is highly creative, fun and educational, teaching children all about dentistry and how to achieve good oral hygiene. The whole game is based in a dental surgery, where children can collect teeth for reading facts and playing games, winning access to brushing charts, pictures to colour in and a competition at the end. The website is designed to make the trip to the dentist more fun and less daunting for children. The parents area includes FAQ’s and ‘Fun Stuff’ to print, which can help parents reward children for taking an active interest in their teeth and for behaving when going to the dentist. To see more visit www.gr8smileclub.com
Monday 2nd March – Dental Implant Accident Protection Policy LaunchedA new Dental Implant Accident Protection policy is now available to all patients with implants, who are on a DPAS administered plan.
January 2009
Friday 30th January – DPAS Growing Your Practice Seminars in 2009DPAS held the first Growing Your Practice seminar of 2009 in Glasgow last night. The event was attended by numerous dental practitioners who were provided with an evening of business and marketing advice, accompanied by a delicious meal at the Hotel Du Vin.
April 2009 will see the seminar series taking on a new format, with a number of larger events taking place across the UK. Check the News and Events sections on the DPAS website nearer the time for more information.
December 2008
Wednesday 17th December - A successful seminar seriesDecember 11th saw the last seminar of this year’s Growing Your Practice and Further Growing Your Practice seminar series. This was DPAS’ first seminar series and proved to be a huge success. A new seminar series will be held in 2009, and DPAS look forward to seeing you there.
Tuesday 16th December - DPAS hosts their First Annual Press DayMembers of the dental press were welcomed to the DPAS Tisbury offices for an informal presentation and tour of the recently expanded office complex. They were given the opportunity to meet and talk to all the directors and were sent off with a warming glass of mulled wine and mince pies for their journey home on the cold December evening.
November 2008
Tuesday 25th November - DPAS in “The Times”DPAS got full page coverage in “The Times” on Tuesday 25th November due to some very relevant Primary Care Trust Research. The article which discussed the cost implications of NHS practices not reaching their UDA targets was also published at times online. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article5226098.ece.
March 2008
Friday 21st March - DPAS launch new websiteFollowing a recent rebranding, DPAS have launched our new website with a focus on interactivity and ease of use. If you would like to see any additions to our website please e-mail enquiries@dpas.co.uk with your suggestions.