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The Dental HR Diary

The Dental HR Diary

By: Ambridge HR
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Hosted by Victoria Thomson, Founder of Ambridge HR.

The Dental HR Diary is a practical, no-nonsense podcast for owners and managers of growing private dental practices who want calmer teams, better retention, and fewer people problems.

Each episode explores the real HR challenges dental practices face as they grow. From quiet turnover and stretched leaders, to people systems that no longer fit the practice you’ve become. Victoria shares clear, experience-led insights from over 25 years in HR, translating employment law, people strategy, and best practice into guidance that actually works in busy clinical environments.

This podcast isn’t about fluffy culture talk or box-ticking compliance. It’s about helping you stop the revolving door of staff, make confident people decisions, and build a stable team you can rely on, so running your practice feels easier, not heavier.

If you’ve ever thought “this should be simpler than it feels,” you’re in the right place.

Learn more at www.ambridgehr.co.uk

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Episodes
  • The Real Cost of Losing Staff in Dental Practices (and why it keeps happening)

    The Real Cost of Losing Staff in Dental Practices (and why it keeps happening)
    Feb 10 2026
    Over £80,000 can walk out of a dental practice in a year through staff turnover. In this episode, Victoria unpacks the real cost of losing team members, why the revolving door keeps spinning in dental practices, and how calm, proactive HR can protect your people, time, and profit.
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    7 mins
  • 5 Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Practice

    5 Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Practice
    Jul 29 2025
    Welcome to the final episode of Season One of The Diary of an HR Consultant! I’m Victoria, and if you’re a woman running a dental practice in those early years of ownership, this one’s for you. As we head into the quieter summer stretch, I’m sharing five practical focus areas that can help you reset, regroup, and return stronger in the autumn — from tightening up your team structure to tackling those niggling HR jobs that always fall to the bottom of the list. This is your chance to breathe, take stock, and get ahead — without the overwhelm. Let’s dive in.
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    10 mins
  • Resilience and Empowering Women in Dentistry — with Guest, Julian Roberts

    Resilience and Empowering Women in Dentistry — with Guest, Julian Roberts
    Jul 22 2025
    This week I’m joined by resilience coach and executive mentor Julian Roberts, to explore a topic close to my heart — how women in small dental practices can build resilience in the face of leadership pressure, emotional labour, and external responsibilities. From imposter syndrome to navigating conflict, juggling caring responsibilities to making courageous decisions — we unpack it all. If you're a woman running a dental practice (or supporting someone who is), this episode is packed with insight, practical strategies, and validation. 💬 We talk: ✅ Resilience under pressure ✅ How to handle emotional labour at work ✅ Why courageous conversations matter ✅ Balancing leadership with life outside the practice You can connect with Julian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/julesroberts45/ and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesroberts His book, 'Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams' is rated 5 stars and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2
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    31 mins
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