Leadership, communication, culture
Diary Design, Pricing Psychology – Understanding Value & Profitability
Identity Goals & Portfolio Journal Setup
DIPHE DT DH Business Operations Manager & Dental Therapist
Leadership, communication, culture
Diary Design, Pricing Psychology – Understanding Value & Profitability
Identity Goals & Portfolio Journal Setup
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
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: 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
Designing Therapy Led Services
Scaling Private Services & Financial Fluency Workshop – Business Expansion, ROI, Financial Forecasting Patient Experience Review
Peri-Implant Maintenance & Multidisciplinary Team Roles
Implant Maintenance & Team Confidence
Sustaining Growth & Confidence in Clinical Reflection
Hormones and Handpieces – Hormonal Health, Confidence & Workplace Leadership
Clinical Photography & Digital Portfolios – Documentation & Marketing
Risk-Based Paediatric Recalls & Parental Communication: Applying Consent & Behavioural Strategies
Marketing, funnels & productising your knowledge
Storytelling for Patient Experience: Turning Feedback into Marketing Success
AI & Digital Transformation in Dentistry – The Future of Clinical & Business Innovation
Beyond the Chair – Graduation Prep & Peer Showcase Rehearsal
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.
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.
24 th January
Format: In-Person
Advanced Business Strategy & Professional Identity: Leadership, Communication, Team Culture
The Engagement Triangle: Ethical Communication & Case Conversion Vision & PDP Mapping
9th February 2026
Webinar Evening
Creating a Culture of Growth
27th January 2026
Reflective Clinic Coaching
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
21 st February
In-Person
Burnout & Boundaries
Gum, Guts & the Microbiome Nutrition for Dental Professionals & Inclusive Team Culture
(Guest Lecturer)
24th February 2026
Reflective Clinic
Coaching
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
9 th March
Webinar
Legal Safety & Compliant Proofing Clinic
21st March
In-Person
Breath, Grow & Function: Myofunctional Therapy Across Ages
(Guest Lecturer)
Myofunctional Breathing Workshop Medical Links Stress and Hormones
7th April 2026
Webinar (Evening)
Paediatric Realities: Consent, Awareness
24th March 2026
Reflective Coaching Call
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
18 th April
In-Person
Advanced Periodontal Care/BSP.EFP Protocols, Risk and Communication (Guest Lecturer)
Periodontal Planning & Clinical Case Integration
11th May 2026 Webinar
Webinar Guest Speaker
Diabetes & Systemic Health (Guest Speaker)
28th April 2026
Reflective Coaching Call
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
16 th May
Online Day
Designing Therapy Led Services The Touchpoint Test: Patient Journey Audit
Booking Behaviour & Diary Psychology – Mapping and Business Growth
1st June 2026
Webinar (Evening)
Financial Fluency - Income, Tax, Income Planning
26th May 2026
Reflective Clinic
Coaching
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
20 th June
In-Person
Sedation Awareness – Practical Workshop (Guest Lecturer) Neurodiversity Awareness
Peri Implant Maintenance and Team Roles
6th July 2026
Webinar (Evening)
AI & Future-Proof Dentistry
23rd June 2026
Reflective Clinic
Coaching
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
6th July
Webinar
Sustaining Growth & Confidence in Clinical Reflection
18th July 2026
In-Person
Hormones and Handpieces
Neurodiversity - ADHD, Autism Management
28th July 2026
Reflective Clinic Coaching
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
25th August 2026
Reflective Clinic Coaching
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session.
5th September 2026
In-Person
Unit 4A Photography & Behavioural Dentistry
Unit 4B Restorative Dentistry – Hands On – Composite Masterclass, Finishing & Aesthetic Workflow (Guest Lecturer)
14th September 2026
Webinar
Beyond the Chair Graduation Prep & Peer Showcase Rehearsal
29th September 2026
Reflective Clinic
Coaching
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
27th October 2026
Reflective Clinic Coaching
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session
19th September 26
Evening
Marketing, funnels & productising your knowledge
TBC
Webinar
Storytelling for Patient Experience: Turning Feedback into Marketing Success
TBC
Reflective Coaching Call
October
Online
Clinical Audit & Data Ethics Workshop: Quality Improvement and Reflective Growth
TBC
Webinar
Beyond the Chair – Graduation Prep & Peer Showcase Rehearsal
TBC
Reflective Coaching Call
7th November
In-Person
Examination/Viva Assessments and Portfolio
December 5th
In Person
Graduation Celebration Meal
24th November 2026
Reflective Coaching Call
Guided Growth Online Coaching Session. A relaxed but meaningful end-of-year coaching space to celebrate your wins, acknowledge your growth, and set intentions for what comes next.
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.
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.