Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp
Register nowThe bootcamp.
Setting up in Practice Bootcamp is our most popular training course, where attendees get the unique chance to learn from leading experts in the UK dental industry.
At this exclusive LIVE event you'll hear from professionals with decades of experience in dental practice start-ups, raising finance, business development and profit growth — essential in today's changing dental world.
We've helped hundreds of UK dentists start or buy their first practice — many of them began their journey with us at Bootcamp. For the last 20 years we've been building dental practices ourselves, as well as advising and supporting other dentists to build theirs. No one can match our experience in the UK Dental Market — and now we're going to teach you how to do it too.
At Bootcamp, we'll cover everything.
The UK dental market
Where the market sits now, and our predictions for changes post-COVID-19.
EBITDA multiple, explained
What it actually is, how it's calculated — and why it's the single most important number when buying a practice.
Choosing the right location
The decision that makes or breaks profitability — what to look for, what to walk away from.
Your business vision
Planning your practice's vision and putting it into practice — not just slogans, but a working plan you take home.
Demographics, properly
Understanding the demographics around your site — and how they shape every decision that follows.
Raising finance
Financing the acquisition or set-up of your practice — what lenders actually want to see.
Building a team
How to build, motivate and lead the team that turns your practice from "open" to "thriving".
Branding & design
Branding, marketing and designing a dental practice that patients want to talk about.
Expert support
The essential expert advice and professional support you'll need — and where most owners go wrong.
Make your dream practice a reality.
If you're thinking about buying or starting a dental practice in the next few years, this course will show you exactly how to make that happen.
Register your interestTwo tracks. Built for outcomes.
Building & financing the practice
- How to create your dream practice — from concept to opening day.
- Building a compelling vision & future — for you, your team and your patients.
- Buying vs setting up a practice — the real pros, cons and numbers of both paths.
- Business planning that lenders actually want to read.
- Cash flow & financial forecasting — credible numbers, year on year.
- Raising finance — the lenders we use, and what they want to see.
- Essential marketing for your practice — what to do on day one.
Running it well from day one
- Surgery design & equipment selection — what works in the chair, on the rota, behind reception.
- Ensuring legal compliance — common mistakes and how to avoid them entirely.
- Ensuring CQC compliance — the four documents every CQC inspector asks for first.
- Leadership, recruitment & team-building — how to hire people who stay.
- Key mistakes to avoid — the ones we see new owners make every quarter.
- Websites & online marketing — SEO, PPC, user experience, lead generation.
On stage.
See the full agenda
What past delegates said.
Whether planning to squat practice or buy existing, I would encourage everyone to attend. The experienced Samera team share their wealth of knowledge across all fields of dental ownership. It gave me the knowledge and the confidence of moving forward and acquiring my own practice.
The best course I've been on all year by far! Arun and Smita were particularly inspiring.
The speakers and content were exceptional. It is very clear that they have considerable experience and knowledge in this field.
Your course is so refreshing and has really ignited the spark in setting up from scratch.
Excellent course provided, very informative and provided a lot of depth in key areas. It was all really valuable — what made it especially effective was the positive energy.
The venue.
We're finalising the venue right now. Register your interest and you'll be first to know — including a direct invite ahead of public booking.
Venue to be confirmed
A confirmed address will be shared with everyone who has registered their interest as soon as the venue is locked in.
- Full-day catering
- Central transit links
- Live-streamed
- Step-free access
- Cloakroom & WiFi
- Q&A long bar
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FAQs.
Who is this event for?
Built for dentists planning to start, buy or grow their own practice in the next 18 months. Whether you're an associate weighing your first principalship, a first-time owner four months into the deal, or already running one site — the agenda is built around the questions we hear at exactly your stage.
Will the event be live-streamed or recorded?
Yes — live-streamed to remote delegates, and every session is recorded. Recordings go out within 48 hours along with the slides and templates.
Can I attend if I'm not a dentist?
Of course. Practice managers, healthcare entrepreneurs and other primary-care professionals (GPs, vets, pharmacists) are welcome. Most of the content applies broadly — only a couple of sessions are dental-specific.
What will I leave with?
A written 90-day action plan, our business plan template (the one we use to win finance), our CQC readiness checklist, a tax-structure decision tree, and a direct line to a Samera specialist for follow-ups.
Will my specific scenario be covered?
The afternoon Q&A clinic is reserved for live cases. Bring your numbers, your offer letter, your CQC anxieties — we work through them in front of the room.
Can I see a sample agenda?
Yes — see the full agenda above. Two tracks: Core (building & financing the practice) and Essentials (running it well from day one).
Where is the event held?
Venue is being finalised. Register your interest and we'll email you the moment it's confirmed.
Is food and drink included?
Yes — full-day catering, networking lunch and refreshment breaks. Let us know any dietary requirements when you register.
What if I need to cancel?
Just let us know — your spot will go to the waiting list and we'll keep you on the invite for the next cohort. No fees, no hassle.
How much does it cost?
Free for healthcare professionals. No card required at registration.
How many CPD hours does it count for?
Six verifiable CPD hours, accredited under the GDC's framework on practice management, finance and regulatory compliance.
Will there be follow-up support?
Yes. Every delegate gets a complimentary follow-up consultation with a Samera specialist within 30 days, plus access to our delegate-only Slack group and templates library.