Versha Miyanger

Versha Miyanger

Author at Dentistry Online

Versha Miyanger is the managing editor of Orthodontic Practice and deputy editor of Dentistry Scotland and Young Dentist magazine and is a news editor on Dentistry.co.uk. She has worked at FMC Ltd for over 13 years and has extensive experience in the world of dental publishing. Working in the publishing sector for over 21 years, she has written, edited and commissioned for several scientific, pharmaceutical, medical and engineering journals, both online, in print and on their social media sites. Email: [email protected]
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Ignore KPIs at your peril

Calling all practices – Lina Craven of Dynamic Perceptions says KPIs can be a key driver to improve your business The old management adage of, ‘You can’t manage what you don’t measure’ is still applicable today. Whilst there are many different techniques for measuring the performance of your organisation, the use of key performance indicators…

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A new perspective

Technology doesn’t have to be intimidating – here, Toks Oyegunle zooms in on how to implement technological systems into your practice marketing Whatever our attitude to technology, we simply cannot avoid it. Today, technological developments are everywhere we look – and they affect pretty much everything we do in one way or another. I strongly…

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What’s an orthodontist?

A third of the UK population doesn’t know what an orthodontist does The alarming results of a survey released today found that only 64% of people could correctly identify that an orthodontist specialises in straightening teeth. The survey was conducted on behalf of an organisation called The Invisible Orthodontist a network of specialist orthodontists throughout…

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3 steps to a successful orthodontic business plan

TIO founder Grant Duncan present three key steps to establishing a business plan for your orthodontic practice The world of orthodontics is changing, and quickly. Emanating from the US, there are developments that are irrevocably altering the delivery of orthodontic services, and significantly impacting upon the business of dedicated orthodontic practices. As I travel from…

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Fuel for thought

Chris Barrow looks at ways to pump up your marketing campaign to drive your practice forwards While marketing is a necessary part of owning or running a dental practice, there seems to be uncertainty amongst the profession as to what should be done and what shouldn’t. I am often asked whether specific advertising opportunities are…

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All aboard!

Laura Horton looks at ways to help your practice stay afloat by having a team that’s always behind you As a practice owner, you probably already know where you want your business to be in the next 12 months. The battle most practice owners face is getting their team on board. This becomes extremely frustrating…

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Strong prospects

Roger Gullidge explains how the right contract with a builder can help strengthen a practice refurbishment Beginning any building project comes with a plethora of hurdles and hazards to watch out for. This is especially true for dental professionals when it comes to planning a new practice or renovating an old one. The first question…

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The morning huddle

Kick start the day with a team discussion to help the practice run as smoothly as possible, says Laura Jamison The US magazine Dentaltown conducted a month-long survey to find out how dentists use their time. Almost a third of them (60%) claimed that they do not hold a regular morning meeting, ‘huddle’, or team…

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Successful orthodontic business strategies

TIO founder Grant Duncan presents three key steps to establishing a business plan for your orthodontic practice The world of orthodontics is changing, and quickly. Emanating from the US, there are developments that are irrevocably altering the delivery of orthodontic services, and significantly impacting upon the business of dedicated orthodontic practices. As I travel from…

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Fight or flight?

Christopher Vowles demonstrates the pitfalls of practice valuation, explaining where to tread carefully and when to act swiftly The dental sector offers a unique challenge for the registered valuers of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) when undertaking the valuation of a practice. In a market experiencing constant and rapid change, many factors can…

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Protect your future

Adam Bernstein looks at the ins and outs of auto-enrolment for small businesses Thanks to betterment in living standards, technology and radical advances in healthcare, we are all living longer. That is the good news. The bad news is that with great expectations of pensions, yet poorer returns, investors may well be very disappointed with…

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First restorative dentistry pass for Peninsula

The first person has passed the Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship Examination in Restorative Dentistry run by PU PSMD Tim O’Brien is the first speciality registrar in restorative dentistry to pass the Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship Examination (Exit Speciality Training Examination) in Restorative Dentistry at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry. Tim’s achievement firmly marks the School and…

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Website dos and don’ts

Zoe Davitt of Blue Horizons Marketing recommends taking a good long look at your website to make sure it’s doing what it should be for your practice Everyone seems to have finally realised the value of having a website to promote their practice, but have you assessed your website in terms of its effectiveness? What…

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Making a connection

Direct your patients to your practice with a colourful marketing plan, says Chris Barrow The idea of ‘marketing’ is often approached with great caution in dentistry. It is an area many principal dentists are unsure about, and the masses of information and advice available on the internet, in media and through colleagues, can make it…

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Going green

Gavin Willis looks at clean energy options and explains how you can build a fully functioning dental practice without excessive energy bills As long as you’re prepared to plan from the outset and step away from conventional forms of energy (gas fired boilers and radiators), you can avoid uncomfortable conditions and power-hungry air conditioning to…

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10 steps… for your next website redesign

Malcolm Counihan explains what to consider when refreshing and rejuvenating your website There are many good reasons to refresh your website; rebranding; moving to a new content management system (CMS); your site is underperforming or it just looks like tired and old. There’s no short-cut to redesigning your website, it’s time-consuming and the process can…

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Boosting figures

Looking to buy a dental practice? Here, David Brewer presents essential tips for raising finance. If you are considering your future options and planning to buy your first dental practice, the following key points are well worth reviewing. 1.While it may be more challenging to gain finance compared to a few years ago, the banks…

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Totally digital

Total Orthodontics has discovered the benefits of going digital Total Orthodontics is a leading orthodontic group based in South-East England, and is the largest provider of NHS orthodontic treatment in the region. With a dedicated team working across 11 practices, they are committed to high standards of treatment and patient care. As well as creating…


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