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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by Metropolitan Branch

What to expect

Join us for an inspiring session covering philosophy, vision, mission along with strategies for goal setting. Discover how to build strong relationships and cultivate an attitude of gratitude through real-world case studies. We’ll explore ways to boost practice profitability, master marketing, and elevate the business side of dentistry—helping you thrive both professionally and personally.

Timings

18:00 Registration and refreshments

18:45 Lecture - Mervyn Druian

20:15 End of lecture and networking

20:45 Close

Learning objectives

  • Apply effective goal-setting strategies to align personal and professional objectives
  • Develop relationship-building skills that foster trust and long-term patient loyalty
  • Cultivate an attitude of gratitude and understand its impact on team dynamics and patient experience
  • Analyse case studies to identify opportunities for improving practice profitability and marketing effectiveness
  • Implement business strategies that strengthen the operational and financial health of a dental practice.

Development outcomes

A, B and D

Meet the speaker

Mervyn Druian Dentist and mentor

Mervyn is co-author with Bernita Shelley of the hugely successful book Dream, Believe, Achieve: How to be a Success in Dentistry.

It is a book to enable colleagues to progress in their careers and to reduce the stress and anxiety we all encounter. Mervyn served as Chairman of the BDA’s Metropolitan Branch and was Chairman of Council for a number of years. He is still Secretary/Treasurer of the British and Irish Dental Editors and Writers Forum.

Mervyn has brought many leaders and teachers to the UK from abroad helping train colleagues in the fields of cosmetic dentistry and practice management. Mervyn has received countless awards and recognition for his contribution to our profession. Together with Bernita Shelley, Mervyn runs courses for dentists and teams on finding real happiness and fulfilment in their profession.

Mervyn may be reached at www.drmerv.co.uk 

More information

To book for someone else or to make a group booking, please use the word or pdf booking form and email to us at [email protected]

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Regent Suite

 

By bus
There are many buses stopping within a few minutes walk of Hallam Street, including numbers: 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 25, 88, 94, 137, 159, 189, 453 and C2.

By rail
Marylebone, Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras Stations are all within 10 minutes taxi rides or alternatively 15 minutes by Underground. Paddington Station (which has a direct link to Heathrow every 15 minutes) is 20 minutes walk or 10 minutes in a taxi.

By underground

The nearest stations are Great Portland Street and Oxford Circus

Great Portland Street
Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan – 5 minutes walk

Leave the station, walk South down Great Portland Street. At the traffic lights, cross over the street and continue down the road. Turn right into Devonshire Street and immediately left into Hallam Street at The Masons Arms. Continue down the road, cross Weymouth Street and walk down the road, you will then shortly arrive at 44 Hallam Street.

Oxford Circus
Bakerloo, Central, Victoria – 5 minutes walk

Leave the Tube using Exit 4, which will bring you out on the North side of Oxford Street by Ikea. Walk North away from Oxford Circus with Ikea on your left. The road starts to curve round to the left as Regent St becomes Langham Place. Cross the street at the zebra crossing and walk towards the BBC’s main entrance. Just before the entrance turn right and then left up to 44 Hallam Street.

By car
To plan your journey by car visit The AA’s Route Planner and enter the venue's postcode: W1W 6JJ. Please note that this events venue is within the Congestion Charge Zone and Ultra Low Emission Zone.

There is on-street parking nearby, see: Parking in Westminster for more information. The nearest NCP car park is at 6-7 Weymouth Mews.

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Here's what previous attendees have said about Metropolitan Branch evenings

The speaker was very understandable, excellent research work

A fantastic evening, it was lovely to see people and do some networking