A 9‑day Level 7 dental business diploma for dentists and practice leaders, covering strategy, finance/operations and marketing/growth across three intensive weekend blocks.
Great dentistry deserves a great business behind it. The Diploma in Dental Business is a dental-sector business and leadership programme designed to help practice owners, associates and practice managers/leaders build the strategic and commercial skills to grow, scale and optimise a modern dental practice.
Who it’s for
Built specifically for professionals working in dentistry who want to strengthen their business capability—whether you’re:
Running a practice and aiming for sharper performance and profitability
Leading a team and looking to build a stronger culture and structure
Planning your next step into practice ownership or business leadership
What you’ll be able to do
You’ll leave with practical, dentistry‑relevant tools to:
Make better decisions with clear frameworks and long‑term planning
Improve financial performance through smarter pricing, cash flow and cost control
Tighten operations with robust systems, processes and risk management
Lead people more effectively—delegation, motivation, retention and conflict resolution
Build a sustainable marketing and growth strategy focused on acquisition, conversion, and retention
CPD Hours
63 Hours
Target Audiences
DentistManager
Categories
MarketingFinance for Dentists
Available Sessions
Sep 2025
London Hilton Watford, WD25 8HA, UK
N/A
£5,355
About This Course
Diploma in Dental Business (Level 7)
Great dentistry deserves a great business behind it. The Diploma in Dental Business is a dental-sector business and leadership programme designed to help practice owners, associates and practice managers/leaders build the strategic and commercial skills to grow, scale and optimise a modern dental practice.
Who it’s for
Built specifically for professionals working in dentistry who want to strengthen their business capability—whether you’re:
Running a practice and aiming for sharper performance and profitability
Leading a team and looking to build a stronger culture and structure
Planning your next step into practice ownership or business leadership
What you’ll be able to do
You’ll leave with practical, dentistry‑relevant tools to:
Make better decisions with clear frameworks and long‑term planning
Improve financial performance through smarter pricing, cash flow and cost control
Tighten operations with robust systems, processes and risk management
Lead people more effectively—delegation, motivation, retention and conflict resolution
Build a sustainable marketing and growth strategy focused on acquisition, conversion, and retention
The programme is delivered in a blended format combining face‑to‑face training with online modules.
The programme is delivered in a blended format combining face‑to‑face training with online modules.
9 intensive days delivered across three weekends
If you miss a day, you can make up sessions by joining other cohorts
Delivered in London and Manchester (as stated by the provider)
9 intensive days delivered across three weekends
If you miss a day, you can make up sessions by joining other cohorts
Delivered in London and Manchester (as stated by the provider)
Curriculum overview (3 modules)
Curriculum overview (3 modules)
1) Business Strategy & Leadership
1) Business Strategy & Leadership
Leadership styles, team building and delegation
Conflict resolution and decision‑making frameworks
Patient journey and service optimisation
Vision setting and long‑term business planning
Leadership styles, team building and delegation
Conflict resolution and decision‑making frameworks
Patient journey and service optimisation
Vision setting and long‑term business planning
2) Financial & Operational Management
2) Financial & Operational Management
Financial statements and practice performance metrics
Pricing/fee structuring, revenue optimisation, cash flow and cost control
Compliance, governance, legal considerations and risk management
Workforce planning, resource allocation, innovation and future‑proofing
Technology in practice management, including AI and automation
Financial statements and practice performance metrics
Pricing/fee structuring, revenue optimisation, cash flow and cost control
Compliance, governance, legal considerations and risk management
Workforce planning, resource allocation, innovation and future‑proofing
Technology in practice management, including AI and automation
3) Marketing & Growth Strategies
3) Marketing & Growth Strategies
Branding and positioning
Digital marketing: SEO, social media and reputation management
Conversion and retention strategies, referrals and loyalty
Scaling the business and tracking progress with KPIs and action plans
Branding and positioning
Digital marketing: SEO, social media and reputation management
Conversion and retention strategies, referrals and loyalty
Scaling the business and tracking progress with KPIs and action plans
Support throughout your diploma
Support throughout your diploma
Smile Dental Academy highlights a structured support environment to help you apply learning in practice, including:
Smile Dental Academy highlights a structured support environment to help you apply learning in practice, including:
An online learning platform and Smile Dental Academy app
Regular online sessions to reinforce key concepts
Free reattend days
A dedicated WhatsApp support group
Mentoring and online case support
Access to free online CPD
An online learning platform and Smile Dental Academy app
Regular online sessions to reinforce key concepts
Free reattend days
A dedicated WhatsApp support group
Mentoring and online case support
Access to free online CPD
CPD & recognition
CPD & recognition
Enhanced CPD:63 hours
EduQual Level 7 is referenced by the provider: the course page includes both “pending” and “accredited” wording; please confirm the current accreditation status directly with Smile Dental Academy.
Enhanced CPD:63 hours
EduQual Level 7 is referenced by the provider: the course page includes both “pending” and “accredited” wording; please confirm the current accreditation status directly with Smile Dental Academy.
If you’re ready to strengthen leadership, sharpen numbers, and build a practice growth plan you can actually execute, this diploma offers a clear, dental‑specific pathway—supported throughout, and designed for real‑world application.
If you’re ready to strengthen leadership, sharpen numbers, and build a practice growth plan you can actually execute, this diploma offers a clear, dental‑specific pathway—supported throughout, and designed for real‑world application.