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We provide the most cost-effective dental plans in the UK saving dental practices thousands annually. Want to know more? Get in touch with our team today.

Patient Plan Direct (PPD) is a forward-thinking dental plan provider, that prides itself on delivering first-class dental plan solutions and exceptional client support. Our plan fees are much lower when compared to other major plan providers, allowing practice owners to make huge cost savings when switching from an existing plan provider to PPD. Historically, a change in plan provider required con

tacting patients and asking them to complete a new direct debit mandate. The revised 'bulk change process' we call simple switch, now manages the transfer of direct debits between providers in the background - no action required from patients! We also have a wealth of experience planning and executing NHS to private conversions. From calculating the initial viability analysis to managing patient communication and everything in between, we have a proven formula to successfully transition a practice from NHS to private dentistry. Our expert team will work with you to make it a success, with ongoing support thereafter.

03/09/2026

Just two weeks to go until we attend The Dentist Times Owners’ Club on 17 September at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield.

The event brings together dental practice owners and others in the industry for insightful discussions, networking, and match-made meetings. With lots of familiar faces speaking, we’re looking forward to catching up with everyone there.

18/08/2026

As we continue to grow our team and enhance our services, we're delighted to welcome our new Senior Graphic Designer, Chris Rhodes!

Chris brings years of design experience and has a particular knack for bringing client stories to life and creating engaging visuals. We will be drawing on his video expertise to share more stories about our clients who have found success with their practice-branded dental plan, as well as capturing more footage of our amazing team (watch this space 👀).

Welcome to PPD, Chris!

17/08/2026

The conversation around NHS dentistry has changed. Our latest research shows:

● 63% of respondents say the current NHS landscape has made them more open to conversion.

● 65% of practice principals are actively considering or exploring NHS to private conversion in 2026.

For practice owners, the question is no longer whether change is happening - but how to make informed decisions.

Our latest report explores the trends, barriers and practical realities behind NHS to private conversion.

Download your free copy: https://zurl.co/k7HEm

06/08/2026

Patient Plan Direct is now fully integrated with FollowApp Care, helping practices engage existing patients and grow their dental plan membership through:

✨ Automated patient messaging
✨ Timely follow-ups after appointments
✨ Digital plan sign-up options
✨ An average of 20–30 new plan leads each month

No extra workload. No cold outreach. Just smarter patient engagement.

Discover more about our integrations: https://zurl.co/qUyj5

03/08/2026

Patient Plan Direct is now fully integrated with Medfin, making us the first dental plan provider to achieve this through our cloud-based portal and API.

✅ No exports
✅ No manual reconciliation
✅ No switching between systems

Your plan data flows automatically into Medfin, providing one real-time view of recurring revenue, patient numbers, churn and growth – helping you make smarter, faster decisions.

Another step towards a fully connected dental ecosystem – and we’re just getting started.

Discover more about our integrations:
https://zurl.co/mwrjZ

21/07/2026

Does your team understand the added reassurance available through the Global Dental Accident and Emergency Scheme (GDS)?

Patients on a dental plan administered by Patient Plan Direct may be eligible for valuable financial support following a dental accident, emergency treatment away from home, hospitalisation or a mouth cancer diagnosis.

Read our latest blog so your team can clearly communicate these benefits to existing and prospective plan patients, helping them understand that dental plan membership goes beyond routine appointments – it can provide valuable support when the unexpected happens.

https://zurl.co/JRSwW

20/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Alice Parkinson to the PPD team!

Alice brings extensive dental industry experience, including working for a digital marketing agency that helps dental practices attract new patients, several years at another large dental plan provider, and almost 10 years as a Practice Manager.

Her experience means she understands the day-to-day realities of practice life, the challenges practice teams face and how to help practices generate additional income. Personable and well-connected within the industry, we’re delighted she’s joined us.

Welcome to the team, Alice!

17/07/2026

With several new faces joining the PPD team since January, we welcomed our regular photographer, Martin Hambleton, to our Cheshire head office this week to capture new headshots and behind-the-scenes images of the team in action.

Our newest team members are adding to the current team’s dental industry knowledge, strengthening our ability to support both the growing number of practices joining Patient Plan Direct and our existing clients and their teams.

A big thank you to our action-shot models too - some more reluctant than others! But all were willing to help showcase what we do and how we do it!

10/07/2026

Like Mehy Lo Presti, a dentist in Spain featured in this video, many dental professionals recognise the challenges facing NHS dentistry in the UK, particularly in supporting patients with complex needs.

There is hope that NHS reform will deliver positive change, but for now, many practice owners are waiting to see how the changes work in practice.

We support practice owners exploring their options, whether that means a full NHS-to-private conversion or launching a dental plan alongside an NHS contract. The latter allows practices to test patient appetite for private care, build recurring income and keep their options open for the future.

If you’d like a no-obligation conversation about launching a dental plan, get in touch today. Or download our State of NHS Conversion 2026 report for further insight:

https://patientplandirect.com/nhs-to-private-dental-conversion-report-2026/

09/07/2026

In April this year, the biggest changes to the NHS dental contract in two decades took effect. But many across the profession feel the changes have come too late and that the damage has already been done.

Shushaanth, a Practice Manager in South East London, shares this view as you will see in this clip.

If you’re finding that the latest reform isn’t benefitting your NHS practice as you thought it would, download our report, The State of NHS Conversion 2026. Drawing on real-life conversion data, experiences, and opinions from peers across the profession, it provides insights into what an NHS conversion entails and the options available for your dental practice.

Click the link to download the report.

https://patientplandirect.com/nhs-to-private-dental-conversion-report-2026/

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