DIPHE DT DH Business Operations Manager & Dental Therapist
For Hygienists & Therapists • Level 7 •
1. The Business of Being a Dental Professional & The Engagement Triangle
2. Burnout, Boundaries & The Gut–Oral Microbiome
3. Breath, Grow and Function – The Hidden Architecture of the Face: Myofunctional Therapy & Restorative Paediatrics
4. Clinical Services, Whitening & The Show, Tell, Do Method
5. Composites & Paediatric Realities
6. Implantology, Sedation, Photography & Chairside Confidence
7. The Touchpoint Test & Booking Psychology
8. Hormones and Handpieces & Neurodiversity in Dentistry
9. Mental Health & Wellbeing for Dental Professionals
10. AI, Financial Fluency & Income Planning
11. Leadership and Mentoring For Dental Professionals: Building a Scalable Career
12. Legal Safety & Complaint-Proofing
13. NHS Workflows & Periodontal Protocols
14. Webinars & Bonus Professional Development
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.
This diploma is designed for qualified hygienists and therapists who want to:
Skill, Strategy & Support Combined
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.
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.
Detailed structure of each module day for submission to Kana Dental Academy.
Covers 12 modules across in-person and online delivery.
Format: In-Person
Format: In-Person
AM Session
Burnout & Boundaries
PM Session
Gum, Guts & the Microbiome
Format: Webinar (Evening)
Passive Income and Your Knowledge
Format: In-Person
AM Session
Breath, Grow & Function: Myofunctional Therapy Across Ages
PM Session
Restorative Paediatrics & Behavioural Management
Format: Webinar
Creating a Culture of Growth
Format: Online
AM Session
Clinical Services by Design
PM Session
Composites, Therapist-Led Whitening & Additional Services
Format: Webinar (Evening)
Legal Safety Refresher
Format: In-Person
AM Session
Show, Tell, Do: Clinical Buy-In & Consent
PM Session
Paediatric Realities: Consent, Awareness
Format:Webinar (Evening)
Mental Health & Wellbeing for Dental Professionals
Format: In-Person
AM Session
Implantology & Surgical Assisting
PM Session
Sedation Support & Chairside Confidence
Format: Webinar (Evening)
Legal Safety: Notes, Records & Complaint-Proofing
Format: Online
AM Session
The Touchpoint Test: Patient Journey Audit
PM Session
Booking Behaviour & Diary Psychology
Format: In-Person
AM Session
Hormones and Handpieces,
PM Session
Neurodiversity Awareness
Format: In-Person
Diabetes & Systemic Health (Guest Speaker)
Format: Webinar (Evening)
AM Session
Hot Seat Coaching / Power Hour: Final Q&A + Portfolio Clinic
PM Session
Portfolio Support
Format: Online
AM Session
AI & Future-Proof Dentistry
PM Session
Financial Fluency - Income, Tax, Income Planning
Format: Online
AM Session
Building a Scalable Career & Graduation Prep
PM Session
Beyond the Chair Graduation Prep & Peer Showcase Rehearsal
Format: In-Person
AM Session
Graduation Day: Presentations, Feedback, Celebration
PM Session
Graduation Day: Presentations, Feedback, Celebration
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.
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.
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.