Diploma in Advanced Dental Health & Business Strategy

Poppy Dunton

DIPHE DT DH Business Operations Manager & Dental Therapist

Transform your clinical confidence, business strategy & professional impact

Key Stats: 6 In Person Days • 6 Online/Webinars • 1 Graduation Showcase

Diploma in Advanced Dental Health & Business Strategy

Unit 1 Advanced Business Strategy & Professional Identity

  • Leadership, communication, culture

  • Diary Design, Pricing Psychology – Understanding Value & Profitability

  • Identity Goals & Portfolio Journal Setup

Unit 2 - Resilience, Reflection & Inclusive Practice

  • Burnout & Boundaries: Building Sustainable Workflows

  • Legal Safety & Compliant Proofing

  • Consent Records, Communication and Protection

  • Wellbeing and Reflective Leadership – Mental Health & Wellbeing for Dental Professionals

  • Systemic Masterclass: Diabetes & the Dental–Body Connection

Unit 3: Advanced Periodontal Care & Myofunctional Therapy

  • Breath, Grow & Function: Myofunctional Therapy Across Ages

  • Tell, Do: Clinical Buy-In & Consent

  • Risk Communication Drills

  • Clinical Growth & Systemic Awareness

Unit 3B - Advanced Periodontal Care:

  • Unit 3B — Advanced Periodontal Care: BSP/EFP protocols, risk communication

  • Hormones and Handpieces: Integrating systemic factors in Perio decisions

  • GLP-1, Weight Management & Oral Health – The New Metabolic Era in Dentistry

  • Guest Speaker

Unit 5: Service Innovation and Patient Experience

  • Designing Therapy Led Services

  • Scaling Private Services & Financial Fluency Workshop – Business Expansion, ROI, Financial Forecasting Patient Experience Review

Unit 6 – Implant Maintenance & Sedation Awareness:

  • Peri-Implant Maintenance & Multidisciplinary Team Roles

  • Implant Maintenance & Team Confidence

  • Sustaining Growth & Confidence in Clinical Reflection

Unit 2 & Inclusive Practice

Hormones and Handpieces – Hormonal Health, Confidence & Workplace Leadership

Unit 4A Photography & Behavioral Dentistry

  • Clinical Photography & Digital Portfolios – Documentation & Marketing

  • Risk-Based Paediatric Recalls & Parental Communication: Applying Consent & Behavioural Strategies

Unit 5: Marketing & Business Growth

  • Marketing, funnels & productising your knowledge

  • Storytelling for Patient Experience: Turning Feedback into Marketing Success

Unit 5 & Unit 2 Link

  • AI & Digital Transformation in Dentistry – The Future of Clinical & Business Innovation

  • Beyond the Chair – Graduation Prep & Peer Showcase Rehearsal

Final Assessment & Graduation

  • Viva Assessments & Portfolio Showcase

  • Graduation Celebration Meal

  • Reflective Coaching Call: PDP Update, Career Mapping & Post-Graduation Goals

We offer Interest Free payment plans of 3, 6 or 12 months interest free.

Price of the course is £4250 (£4500) and £354.16 per month for 12 months.

 

Diploma in Advanced Dental Health & Business Strategy

Who This Is For

This diploma is designed for qualified hygienists and therapists who want to:

  • Elevate clinical practice in NHS or private settings
  • Develop or scale advanced services (implants, sedation, paediatrics)
  • Grow income, leadership, and strategic presence in the dental field

Why Choose This Diploma?

Skill, Strategy & Support Combined

  •  Hands‑on training in implantology, sedation, photography, composite
  •  Business modules: AI tools, income planning, booking psychology
  •  Ongoing coaching, peer support, and cohort engagement
  •  Fully assessed: MCQs, case portfolio, reflective logs, VIVA & showcase

showcase presentation on final in person study dayAssessments & Certification

  • Post‑unit MCQs
  • Reflective log for each unit
  • Two anonymised case portfolios (clinical/business)
  • Live 20‑minute Viva
  • Showcase presentation on final in person study day
  •  12 CPD certificates (one per unit)

TRAINING CENTRE FACILITIES

  • State of the art training facility
  • Comfortable seating and workspace
  • Large projector and surround sound system
  • Two wide screen TVs for presentation
  • Ideal set up for hands-on demonstrations
  • Free parking for delegates
  • Coffee, refreshments and lunch provided by renowned local caterers
  • 10-minutes from Milton Keynes Central Station

KANA DENTAL ACADEMY BRINGS YOU THE DIPLOMA IN AESTHETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY AT OUR TRAINING SUITE BASED IN MILTON KEYNES

Kana Dental Academy has conducted in-depth research on similar courses currently offered nationwide and is proud to provide a unique array of topics for our Advanced Dental Health & Business Strategy Diploma.

HANDS-ON AND REAL-LIFE, USABLE SKILLS

We’ve all been there: you attended a course on a Saturday, but by Monday morning, your mind has gone blank, and you cannot apply your knowledge meaningfully. This is usually due to insufficient practice opportunities or a support system not being in place. At The Kana Dental Academy, we proudly offer practice-orientated training for each course. Unparalleled support will be available during and after the programme so that you will get the most out of your learning.

TRAINING CENTRE FACILITIES

  • State of the art training facility
  • Comfortable seating and workspace
  • Large projector and surround sound system
  • Two wide screen TVs for presentation
  • Ideal set up for hands-on demonstrations
  • Free parking for delegates
  • Coffee, refreshments and lunch provided by renowned local caterers
  • 10-minutes from Milton Keynes Central Station

 Kana Dental Academy – Full Daily Breakdown (Level 7 Diploma)

Detailed structure of each module day for submission to Kana Dental Academy.
Covers 12 modules across in-person and online delivery.

Unit 1 Advanced Business Strategy & Professional Identity

24 th January 

Format: In-Person

  • Leadership, communication, culture

  • The Engagement Triangle: Ethical Communication & Case Conversion – KPI

TBC

Webinar (Evening)

  • Diary Design, Pricing Psychology - Understanding Value & Profitability
  • The Touchpoint Test:
    Patient Journey Audit

TBC

Reflective Clinic
Coaching

Identity Goals & Portfolio Journal Setup

Unit 2 - Resilience, Reflection & Inclusive Practice

21 st February

In-Person

  • Burnout & Boundaries: Building Sustainable Workflows
  • Gum, Guts and Microbiome – Nutrition for Dental Professionals & Inclusive Team Culture

TBC

Webinar

Legal Safety & Compliant Proofing – Consent Records, Communication and Protection

TBC

Reflective Clinic
Coaching

Wellbeing and Reflective Leadership – Mental Health & Wellbeing for Dental Professionals

9 th March

Webinar

  • Systemic Masterclass: Diabetes & the Dental – Body Connection
  • Creating a Culture of Growth

Unit 3: Advanced Periodontal Care & Myofunctional Therapy

21st March

In-Person

  • Breath, Grow & Function:
  • Hands On - Myofunctional

10 th April

Webinar (Evening)

  • Tell, Do: Clinical Buy-In & Consent
  • Pediatric Realities:
    Consent, Awareness

TBC

Webinar

Risk Communication Drills

TBC

Reflective Coaching Call

Clinical Growth & Systemic Awareness

Unit 3B - Advanced Periodontal Care:

18 th April

In-Person

  • Unit 3B — Advanced
    Periodontal Care: BSP/EFP
    protocols, risk communication
  • Periodontal Planning & Clinical Case Integration

TBC

Webinar

Hormones and Handpieces: Integrating systemic factors in Perio decisions

TBC

Webinar Guest Speaker

GLP-1, Weight Management & Oral Health - The New Metabolic Era in Dentistry.

TBC

Reflective Coaching Call

Guest Speaker

Unit 5: Service Innovation and Patient Experience

16 th May

Online Day

  • Designing Therapy Led Services

  • Booking Behavior & Diary
    Psychology – Mapping
    and Business Growth
    Designing therapist-led
    services

23 rd May

Webinar (Evening)

Scaling Private Services & Financial Fluency Workshop Business Expansion, ROI, Financial Forecasting Patient Experience Review

TBC

Reflective Clinic
Coaching

Unit 6 – Implant Maintenance & Sedation Awareness

20 th June

In-Person

  • Peri-Implant Maintenance &
    Multidisciplinary Team Roles

  • Sedation Awareness &
    Practical Workshop:
    Managing Anxiety &
    Communication Under
    Pressure

TBC

Webinar (Evening)

Implant Maintenance & Team Confidence

TBC

Reflective Clinic
Coaching

6th July 

Webinar

Sustaining Growth & Confidence in Clinical Reflection

Unit 2 & Inclusive Practice

18th July 2026

Online

  • Hormones and Handpieces - Hormonal Health, Confidence & Workplace Leadership

  • Neurodiversity in Dentistry – Inclusive Teams and Patient Care

August

No Formal Teaching Sessions – Summer Break

Independent Self-Directed Learning

Unit 4A Photography & Behavioral Dentistry

4th September

In Person

  • Clinical Photography & Digital Portfolios – Documentation & Marketing

  • Restorative Dentistry Hands-On: Composite Masterclass, Finishing & Aesthetic Workflow

TBC

Webinar

Risk-Based Paediatric Recalls & Parental Communication: Applying Consent & Behavioural Strategies

Unit 5: Marketing & Business Growth

19th September 26

Evening

Marketing, funnels & productising your knowledge

TBC

Webinar

Storytelling for Patient Experience: Turning Feedback into Marketing Success

TBC

Reflective Coaching Call

Unit 5 & Unit 2 Link

October

Online

  • AI & Digital Transformation in Dentistry - The Future of Clinical & Business Innovation
  • Clinical Audit & Data Ethics Workshop: Quality Improvement and Reflective Growth

TBC

Webinar

Beyond the Chair – Graduation Prep & Peer Showcase Rehearsal

TBC

Reflective Coaching Call

Final Assessment & Graduation

November 14th

In Person

Viva Assessments & Portfolio Showcase

December 5th - Evening at Location of Choice/Meal?

In Person

Graduation Celebration Meal

TBC

Reflective Coaching Call

Reflective Coaching Call: PDP Update, Career Mapping & Post-Graduation Goals

All modules contribute to summative Business/Clinical Case Study (40%) and Viva (20%), supported by formative reflection logs, PDPs, and clinical audit evidence compiled across the 12-month diploma.

Titles are subject to change as the programme continues to evolve and grow. Any updates will be shared in advance with all delegates.

We offer payment plans of 3, 6 or 12 months interest free.

Price of the course is £4250 (£4500) and £354.16 per month for 12 months.

 

Meet Your Tutor

Poppy Dunton

Experienced therapist, educator, and clinic leader. Creator of this Level 7 Diploma, empowering hygienists and therapists clinically, strategically, and professionally. (Insert headshot and short bio)
Poppy Dunton is a passionate dental therapist, educator, and business coach with over 15 years of experience in transforming dental practices and professionals alike. After rising through every clinical and managerial role in dentistry from receptionist to practice manager to therapist. Poppy now focuses on empowering clinicians to build thriving careers through bespoke business strategy and advanced clinical training alongside working as a menopause coach.

She has worked across NHS and private sectors, led multidisciplinary teams. Poppy’s style is engaging, practical, and deeply supportive, helping learners translate theory into confident, revenue-generating clinical practice.

When she’s not teaching or coaching, Poppy enjoys advocating for better clinician wellbeing, and supporting women through life’s transitions with authenticity and kindness helping to reduce burnout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Qualified hygienists and therapists (GDC-registered or equivalent). No minimum experience required.

Approximately 2 hours weekly for online modules, plus prep for in-person sessions and assessments.

Includes 12 MCQs, 2 case studies, reflective logs, a 20-minute VIVA, and a Showcase Presentation.

Yes, one per completed unit plus ECAS accreditation at the end.

No problem! All webinars are recorded and made available through our secure online platform. You can watch the sessions at any time, so you never miss out on the content. Naturally we want you to be there and engage but if it’s a one off don’t worry!

Yes — interest-free 6-, and 12-month instalments.

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