With further employment law reforms arriving in October 2026, Sarah Buxton explains why dental practices should look beyond policies and treat preparation as part of good leadership, a healthy culture and a well-run practice.

Why are more dentists choosing to build their own practice rather than buy an established one? Thomas Coates explores the rise of the squat dental practice, what is driving the shift and the financial, property and CQC considerations involved.

Practice ownership can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be lonely. Following another inspiring Practice Plan Club Weekend, Sarah Buxton shares why finding your people may be one of the most valuable investments you can make.

Written by Thomas Coates, this article looks beyond the headline offer to explore what selling a dental practice to a corporate really involves. From deferred consideration and earn-outs to tie-ins, contractual obligations and ongoing commercial risk, Thomas explains the practical and legal realities that every practice owner should understand before deciding whether a corporate sale is the right move.

Retaining good people has always been a challenge in dentistry, but many practice owners and managers feel it is becoming harder than ever. Sarah Buxton explores what's changed, why employee expectations are evolving and what successful practices are doing differently.

Day one parental rights can create genuine challenges for small employers. Sarah Buxton explores why recognising those pressures need not come at the expense of supporting working parents.

From recruitment and profitability to leadership and succession, a weekend of honest conversations showed why community remains so important for today's practice owners. From Sarah Buxton.

Planning to sell your Dental practice? Thomas Coates explores a growing shift in the dental market, with more practice owners planning their exit years in advance, and explains why early preparation can strengthen buyer confidence, value and sale outcomes.

Major employment law reforms are reshaping workplace rights and responsibilities. Using the evolution of the Renault 5 as an unexpected comparison, Sarah Buxton explores why change can feel challenging, why standing still is not an option, and how employers can adapt confidently while maintaining strong, productive workplace relationships.

In this blog, Thomas Coates shares his expertise on business separations, explaining how disputes over valuation can quickly become costly without proper agreements in place. While strong legal documentation is essential, the best outcomes usually come from sensible communication, compromise, and focusing on moving forward rather than “winning” prolonged legal battles.

Thomas Coates reflects on key insights from the latest Dental Elite Goodwill Report, highlighting how operational strength, financial performance and business structure are increasingly driving dental practice values. The article also explores growing buyer competition, improving lending conditions and why sophisticated buyers are focusing more closely on performance than location alone.

Read what Tom Coates has to say about when “specialist” advice isn’t truly specialist. In the rush to meet tax deadlines, flawed guidance can slip through unnoticed - potentially costing thousands. His insight highlights why experience in transactions, not just titles, is critical when making high-stakes business decisions.

Buxton Coates Solicitors celebrates 10 years business! Sarah Buxton takes a trip down memory lane on a decade of growth and resilience in building something that lasts.