The Dental & DSO Business Guide
Episodes
Making Tax Digital For Dentists
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Business Skills Dentists Never Learn In School
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How A DSO Grows Through Education And Digital Workflows
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Dr Andrea Petterboznak about leading clinical standards across a 16-location dental group spanning Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy, and why...
From Single Chair To Small, Strong Group
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Chairside To Scalable DSO Value
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We share the DSO playbook that turns an owner-dependent practice into a resilient, associate-led group that buyers trust. From recruiting clinicians w...
How To Finance A £1m Dental Practice In 2026
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to buy a £1 million dental practice without overpaying or overleveraging? We’ve got you. We break down the market forces shaping 2026—cool...
The DSO Playbook : Exit 2030 - Google Notebook LM - AI Generated
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget Means For Small Healthcare Businesses
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why Dentists Can Secure 100 Percent Finance Without A Huge Deposit
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a dental practice shouldn’t feel like guesswork. With banks actively competing for strong borrowers, dentists can now access high loan-to-val...
From Spreadsheets To Xero: Building A Modern Dental Finance Stack
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We share a practical finance playbook for dental clinics, from moving to cloud accounting to adopting accruals, daily bookkeeping, and metrics that dr...
What no one tells you about building a dental group—and how to avoid the house-of-cards collapse
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Tax Made Practical for Dental Owners
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most practices don’t overpay tax because the rules are mysterious—they overpay because the structure is wrong, the records are messy, and big deci...
Learn the three statements that protect your cash and grow your valuation
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Making Tax Digital: What Dentists Need to Know
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tax landscape for dental professionals is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD fo...
Mastering Financial Health: Strategies for Dentists to Navigate High-Interest Loans and Refinancing
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with the burden of high-interest loans in today's volatile economic climate? This episode promises to arm you with strategies to manag...
Mastering your Dental Group Accountancy, Finances and Growth: Expert Strategies for Success
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you prepared to master the complexities of dental group finance and growth strategy? In this episode, we promise you'll uncover the secrets o...
Preparing Your Dental Practice for a Successful Sale: Strategies and Insights
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your dental practice ready for sale? Many dentists find themselves unprepared for the complex process of selling their practice, especially in toda...
The Samera Dental Buying Group
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Managing Interest rates and controlling inflation in your dental practice
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 requir...
Financing a new dental practice
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
From Leasehold to Freehold
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris, Dan and Nigel discuss the how, when and why about buying the freehold of your leasehold property. • Are fr...
Asset Finance for Dentists
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is Your Dental Business Cyber Security Safe?
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arun and George discuss the rise in cyber threats for your business. Cyber attacks are becoming more and more prevalent. Small and Medium size busines...
7 Fatal Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Dental Practice
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Save Tax the Right Way - Dental Practice Owners
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Navigating your Dental Practice Financial Future
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lease or Freehold for Your Dental Practice?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Squats
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Automate your Finance Function using Hubdoc and Xero
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Save Tax the Right Way - Dental Associates
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Arun Mehra and Jyoti Randhawa Chat
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dental Market Update – May 2021
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun discusses the dental market and the factors impacting the demand for dental practices If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out t...
How to Save Money on Your Dental Consumables
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun invites Samera's latest team member, Gurpreet Kunner to talk about dental consumables and how Gurpreet can help dental practice owners spend...
Raising Finance for Acquiring a Pharmacy
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun Mehra and Dan Fearon discuss raising finance for acquiring a pharmacy If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out to the Samera tea...
How The New Google Update Will Change How You Market Your Dental Website
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Extracted from a webinar hosted by Arun Mehra, the CEO of Samera Business advisors; Arun talks and guides you through the ways how Google is updating ...
Year End Tax Planning – Can I Become an ISA Millionaire?
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Next 12 Months in UK Dental Business – Arun Mehra’s Viewpoint
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun Mehra, the CEO of Samera Business Advisors has been helping dentists achieve their dreams with running and starting their dental business for ove...
How Emergency Patients Can Help to Grow your Dental Practice
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun speaks with Dr Smita Mehra Clinical director of the The Neem Tree Dental Practice and discusses how emergency patients can build your private den...
5 Free Ways to Grow your Dental Office
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George, Nikita and Chris talk about ways in which you can grow your dental practice / office for free! The phrase "Nothing is free in this world...
The Budget 2021 with its Implications for Dentists
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun Mehra talks about the recent budget announcement from Rishi Sunak and its implications for dentists. If you require any help, don't hesita...
Rishi Sunak’s Budget Update – Key Facts and Initial Opinion for Dentists
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After today's budget announcement from Rishi Sunak, Arun discusses initial options for dentists. If you require any help, don't hesitate to ...
Five Traits of Failed Dental Start Ups
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Arun discuss 5 key traits of failed dental start up’s, so make sure you avoid these when starting up a dental practice If you require an...
How to Market Your Dental Practice to Millennials
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George, Nikita and Chris discuss the ways you can market your dental practice to millennials If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out...
Welcome to the Dental Business Guide | Trailer
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Dental Business Guide is here to help you learn the ins and outs of starting your dental practice. Whether you're looking for advice on money...
SEO Tips for Dentists
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun is joined by Chris O'Shea, our resident SEO specialist. Chris shares his tips on SEO for your Dental Practice If you require any help, don&a...
7 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid when Buying a Dental Practice
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun is joined by Kate Ford from Rudlings Wakelam Solicitors to discuss some of the key legal pitfalls to avoid when buying a dental practice. If you ...
The Importance of Leadership Skills in Dentistry
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun discusses why leadership is so important with Simon Gambold of "Engage the Team". If you are running a dental practice or thinking ab...
How to use Video to Effectively Market your Dental Practice
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George an Nikita talk about the use of video to help market your dental practice. Video is a tool that is often over looked, but we think is essential...
How to Market Your Dental Practice Online
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George, Arun and Nikita have a discussion about different ways you can market your dental practice online. Nikita is Samera's Social Media Manage...
The Current Private Dental Practice Market in early 2021
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun and Nigel talk about the current private dental practice market in 2021. Nigel Crossman is the head of commercial finance at Samera Finance. He s...
Secondary Sources of Finance Available in the Dental Market
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun and Nigel talk about secondary sources of finance If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out to the Samera team at www.samera.co.u...
Everything You Need to Know about Financing Your Squat Practice
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Crossman and Arun Mehra talk about raising finance for your Squat Practice. If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out to the S...
Tips From Dr Smita Mehra | Digital Marketing
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Smita talks about different ways in which you can market your new dental pratice online. Using Facebook, Instagram, Google AdsDr Smita Mehra is the Pr...
Tips From Dr Smita Mehra | Non Digital Marketing
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Smita Mehra talks about different ways you can market your new dental practice "offline". The use of flyers, joining networking groups, l...
Tips From Dr Smita Mehra | Concern Meetings
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Smita Mehra discusses concern meetingsDr Smita Mehra is the Principle dentist at the Neem Tree Dental Group. Smita has set up and started 4 dental ...
Tips From Dr Smita Mehra | Staff
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Smita talks about staff in todays episode of the Dental Business Guide. Staff are one of the most important and essential assets you will need with yo...
Tips From Dr Smita Mehra | Recruitment
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Smita talks about recruitment. What staff do you need? How many Nurses do you need? All answered in todays episode of the Dental Business GuideDr Smit...
Tips From Dr Smita Mehra | Location
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode Smita talks about location. Location, location, location, its almost just as important as dentistry itself!Dr Smita Mehra is the Pri...
11 Financial Tips for Dental Associates
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun shares his 20 years of experience in the dental market, and these are his 11 financial tips for young aspiring dentists If you require any help, ...
How can Dentists Reduce their Tax Legitimately
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun and George talk about different ways in which you can legitimately reduce your tax bill If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out...
How Should a Dental Practice Organise its Finances in 2021?
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun and George discuss ways in which dental practices can streamline and organise its finances. If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach...
Should You use Social Media for your Dental Practice?
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George and Nikita talk about the pros and cons of using social media to market your Dental Practice. Which platforms do you focus on? Twitter, Faceboo...
What's a Business Plan and Why you Need One
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun and George discuss what a business plan is and what it should include. Do you need a business plan for Dentistry? When should you update your bus...
What You Need to Start a Successful Dental Practice
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arun and George discuss what you need to start a successful dental practice business from the group up. What staff do you need? How do you market your...