The five hidden HR risks in dental practices and how to prevent them

Join Lara Brewood-Green and Sophie Etherington on 20 May at 7pm as they discuss the five hidden HR risks in dental practices and how to prevent them.

Managing people in a dental practice has never been a single task. It’s everything around it that builds up over time.

Rotas, conversations, contracts, expectations – things that aren’t always written down but still need to be handled well.

This session is designed to give you a clearer way of looking at that day-to-day reality. Where small pressures tend to sit, how they show up in practice life, and what you can do to manage them with more structure and confidence.

The session is designed to give you practical, real-world clarity on the HR challenges most dental practices are already facing, often without realising it.

Learning outcomes

• Identify the hidden HR risks that quietly build within dental practices and understand how they show up in day-to-day operations
• Recognise early warning signs in associate relationships and team dynamics before they escalate into more complex issues
• Understand where informal ways of working can increase HR compliance risk and create unnecessary exposure
• Apply a simple, structured framework to bring greater consistency, clarity, and control to your practice
• Reflect on how stronger team management and communication supports safer, more effective patient care.

The speakers

Lara Brewood-Green

Lara is lead people consultant at Dentistry HR. She has spent 20 years in HR and 10 of those years working in HR for dentistry, supporting practices with the people side of running a successful business. Known for her calm, practical approach, she helps teams feel supported while keeping things clear, compliant and workable.

Sophie Etherington

Sophie is a practice onboarding and support specialist at Dentistry HR. She has over 12 years’ experience in dentistry, bringing a strong understanding of clinical practice alongside extensive experience in practice management. Known for her commitment and passion for HR and team leadership, she combines this with excellent operational skills. With a calm, supportive approach, she helps teams feel confident and comfortable while maintaining clarity and delivering results.

You can sign up for the webinar here.

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