Meet our dental experts

Supporting your practice every step of the way

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Supporting your practice

With dental experts all over the UK, we've got your location covered. Our Business Development team is highly trained, with the experience and expertise to support your practice with:

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    NHS conversions

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    Clinical governance

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    Business development

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    Marketing, and more.


Your local Business Development Consultant is on hand to help you succeed.

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In the Dentist's Chair

Explore our video series In the Dentist's Chair, where Denplan’s leaders share insights, experiences, and innovations shaping the future of dentistry.

Meet Dr Matthew Nolan, Head Dental Officer

Discover Matthew's philosophy on patient-centred dentistry, emphasising education, prevention, and empowering patients to make informed decisions. With over 25 years of experience, he discusses his journey from practice ownership to becoming Head Dental Officer at Denplan, his passion for innovation, and the importance of quality standards through the Excel Certification programme.

Meet Dr Matthew Nolan, Head Dental Officer

Meet John Grey, Head of Product

John explains how Denplan is investing over £7 million in technology to transform experiences for practices and patients. Key areas include a modern, intuitive practice portal, a seamless digital onboarding process for patients, and a future-proof platform to support growth and efficiency. With accessibility at its core, data-driven insights, and upcoming integrations with leading practice management systems, these innovations aim to improve patient outcomes and unlock new value for practices.

Meet John Grey, Head of Product

Meet Elliot Littlechild, Head of Sales

Elliot shares how Denplan supports over 4,000 practices and 1.5 million patients through dental payment plans, networking, and expert advice. His team helps practices grow, guides dentists considering NHS transitions, and fosters connections across the dental community. With initiatives like the Excel quality program and insights from market trends, the sales team shapes future solutions to improve patient care and practice success.

Meet Elliot Littlechild, Head of Sales

Let our Business Development Team support you

These are just some of the services our Business Development team offer for you and your practice.

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Create a business and marketing plan

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Achieve your business goals

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Retain patients and build their loyalty

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Promote your practice locally and attract new patients


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Get valuable feedback from patients to optimise service delivery

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Be aware of new dental legislation and practising requirements

Find out more by contacting our team.

Meet our clinical expert

Dr Matthew Nolan, Head Dental Officer

As Head Dental Officer, Matthew plays a pivotal role in supporting and advocating for Denplan’s network of more than 6,600 member dentists, championing clinical excellence, and delivering Denplan’s strategic vision for a sustainable future for dentistry.

Matthew graduated from Bristol University in 1999, gained his Master’s degree in Advanced General Dental Practice in 2016 from the University of Birmingham, and was admitted as a Fellow of the College of General Dentistry in 2023. Matthew is also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London, where he has contributed to research exploring the link between psychology and oral health and has been published in risk communication and prevention studies.

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With a career spanning more than two decades in clinical dentistry, both as an associate and a practice owner, Matthew brings extensive experience in patient care, practice leadership, and dental regulation to Denplan. He is committed to promoting high standards in dental practice, clinical governance, and preventive care.

Matthew is a passionate advocate for the profession and will continue to practice dentistry part-time, ensuring his continued insight into the day-to-day realities and needs of dental practices, teams and patients.

Supporting you every step of the way


Working with Denplan will also give you access to practical advice and support from our experienced team.

Our Business Development Consultants can help you to achieve your business goals, grow your practice, and retain patients. They can also provide tailored marketing support to help you promote your practice to reach new patients, and much more.

Speak with us today

Book a free no obligation chat with your local Business Development Consultant today.