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Urgent dental care incentives won’t fix a contract that’s broken
With NHS England launching urgent dental care incentives, Polly questions what it will take for contract reform. Last month’s launch of NHS England’s Urgent Dental Care Incentive Scheme has generated plenty of headlines - and questions. In short: practices that push urgent activity significantly above their historic baseline can earn £25-£50 per urgent course of treatment, on top of the usual 1.2 UDA credit. The scheme is time-limited, running from 25 September 2025 to 31 Mar
Nov 5, 20255 min read


October 2025 newsletter
Your smile journey starts here! Welcome to our special Invisalign edition! At Treetops Dental Surgery, we believe everyone deserves a smile they love – and Invisalign is one of the most exciting ways to achieve it. In this edition, we’re celebrating our Invisalign All-Stars – Charlotte, Vis and Amandeep – whose expertise and passion make every smile transformation possible. To make your smile journey even easier, our exclusive Invisalign Package Deal includes a FREE Invisalig
Nov 5, 20255 min read


September 2025 newsletter
Polly’s September update September has been a busy and uplifting month at Treetops, full of new beginnings, learning and celebrations. We’re excited to welcome Dr Charlotte Jones, our new dentist, along with Irmina, our wonderful new dental nurse. We also marked important awareness days including Know Your Numbers Week, Patient Safety Day and Suicide Prevention Day, each highlighting the importance of health, safety and wellbeing. Our team took part in the Tri-Dental Training
Oct 21, 20256 min read


From complexity to clarity: how we strengthened our foundations for scalable, patient-first dentistry
As dental groups grow, so too does the complexity of maintaining consistency across sites. For Tri-Dental, a group of 10 associate-led...
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Turning your dental practice into a Community Health Hub
Want to turn your practice into a Community Health Hub? Polly explores how to grow and empower a dental team to do it. We all know the...
Sep 1, 20254 min read


August 2025 newsletter
August has been an exciting and busy month here at Treetops, and I’m delighted to share some wonderful updates with you! We’re thrilled...
Aug 30, 20255 min read


What the GDC’s working-patterns data says about dental nurses
Polly Bhambra reports on the General Dental Council's latest analysis of DCP working patterns and what it means for dental nurses. If you...
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Trained dentists flipping burgers
With trained dentists working in fast food outlets and a breaking NHS dentistry due to a shortage of staff, the solution seems simple,...
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Can we make National Smile Month a year-round mission?
Polly Bhambra questions whether we’re using National Smile Month as a tick box exercise. Each year, National Smile Month gives the dental...
Jun 1, 20254 min read


April 2025 newsletter
April’s been blooming brilliant! April has been a wonderful month here at Treetops, filled with some truly exciting events, new Treetops...
May 21, 20255 min read


Aimee Lou Wood – a wake-up call for dentistry?
With the recent controversy over a Saturday Night Live sketch, Polly Bhambra explains how the dental profession can step in. In April...
May 1, 20252 min read


March 2025 newsletter – special Invisalign edition
Marching towards a straighter smile! Spring is the season of renewal, and what better way to embrace a fresh start than with a brand-new...
Apr 23, 20256 min read


A new dawn for NHS dentistry
With the end of NHS England announced, Polly Bhambra explores what this might mean for NHS dentistry. The recent announcement by Prime...
Apr 1, 20253 min read


February 2025 Newsletter
With brighter days ahead, now is the perfect time to refresh your oral and overall health. Whether you're looking to perfect your smile,...
Mar 14, 20256 min read


Addressing the alarming state of oral health among England's five-year-olds
Polly Bhambra takes a deep dive into the National Dental Epidemiology Programme's 2024 survey and gives her thoughts on how we could...
Mar 1, 20253 min read


Using the wider trends to prioritise oral health
Polly Bhambra explores how we can lean on Valentine’s Day to help promote the importance of our oral health. As dentists and clinicians,...
Feb 1, 20254 min read


Set ambitious targets for 2025
As we enter the new year, it’s time to start thinking about your goals and targets for the 12 months ahead.
Jan 27, 20254 min read


Reflecting on 2024: progress and milestones in dental care
Polly Bhambra reflects on an eventful year in dentistry and for dental care.
Jan 27, 20254 min read


November 2024 newsletter
Can you believe we are in the last month of 2024 already, where did the year go? This year has been such a positive year for Treetops on...
Dec 6, 20246 min read


Building trust: ensuring patient comfort in modern dentistry
With many promoting investment in new technology, Polly Bhambra explains why this is so important for our patients. In an era where...
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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