The Samera Newsletter

Plain-English insight, delivered.

Every issue, the Samera team unpacks one big shift in UK dentistry — finance, tax, CQC, marketing — and the practical move you should make next.

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2026
15 May

SAMERA AI - This isn't for everyone. Is it for you?

Samera AI was built for three very specific types of dental business.

08 May

SAMERA AI - What is four hours a month actually costing you?

We built a calculator. The number might surprise you.

01 May

SAMERA AI - We recorded it so you don't have to take our word for it

Four minutes. No spreadsheets. No stress. Watch it happen.

24 Apr

A Financial Growth Series for Ambitious Dentists - Lease vs Buy

"I'll just pay for it outright" - the six words that cost dentists more than they realise.

20 Apr

⏰Free In Person Event - Why Most First-Time Dental Practice Buyers Overpay (And How to Avoid It)

The hidden factors behind every dental practice valuation

17 Apr

⏰Free In Person Event - “I Wish Someone Had Told Me This”

What practice owners only realise after it’s too late

16 Apr

Recording of Last Nights Webinar

You won't want to miss this!

15 Apr

⏰Free In Person Event - What They Don't Tell You at Dental School About Buying a Practice

The thing nobody told you before you became a dentist

14 Apr

A Financial Growth Series for Ambitious Dentists - Hidden Costs

Print off your last 3 months of bank statements right now. I promise you'll find something that surprises you.

13 Apr

⏰ Free Webinar - The Last Reminder

A few things I know will come up.

09 Apr

⏰Free In Person Event - Debunking the Myths of Buying Your First Dental Practice

Live event in London on 22nd April.

07 Apr

A Financial Growth Series for Ambitious Dentists - Tax & Business Structure

After 25 years of advising dentists, this is the conversation that still frustrates me most.

05 Apr

⏰Free Webinar - "The MTD Reality Check"

Midnight tonight. And what happens from tomorrow morning.

04 Apr

A Financial Growth Series for Ambitious Dentists - Cash Flow Forecasting

Your bank balance is not your cash flow. And confusing the two is one of the most expensive mistakes I see in dentistry.

03 Apr

⏰Free Webinar - "The Buying & Selling Question"

What's actually happening to dental practice values in 2026?

01 Apr

Samera AI - This is just the beginning - here's where Samera AI is going

I want to be honest about where we are. And where we're going.

31 Mar

🏢 To Let! Office Space, Sittingbourne, Kent - Potential for a Dental Start-Up!

Know anyone looking for space in Kent for a Dental Start-Up?

27 Mar

⏰Free Webinar - The April Reset

New Tax Year, New Financial You. Are you ready for what comes next?

25 Mar

Samera AI - What happens when Samera AI runs your associate pay

This is what month end looks like when the chaos is gone.

23 Mar

Free Webinar: Making Tax Digital (MTD) is here. Are you actually ready?

This Wednesday evening at 7pm our free MTD webinar - worth your time

19 Mar

Free Webinar: MTD is here. Are you actually ready?

6 days until our free MTD webinar - worth your time

18 Mar

Samera AI - I gave our engineers 24 years of dental knowledge. Here's what they built.

This wasn't a tech brief. It was a real-world dental brief.

11 Mar

Samera AI - Why associate pay still breaks every dental group (and what we're doing about it)

After 24 years in dental accounting, I've watched the same thing happen every single month.

02 Mar

📣 FINAL REMINDER - Your Practice Begins Here!

Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - 6 March 2026

28 Feb

Day One and Beyond: What Your First Year Might Look Like

What to expect in your first year as a dental practice owner.

27 Feb

Final Reminder - Get MTD-Ready Before the Deadline

Don’t Wait Until 2026 - Start Your MTD Prep Now

24 Feb

EBITDA Is Strong. So Why Are Investors Hesitating?

Governance Drives Multiples More Than EBITDA Does

21 Feb

Understanding the Money: Financing Your Practice Purchase

What lenders look for and how to fund your dental practice the smart way.

20 Feb

Preparing Your Business for MTD - A Practical Action Plan

Your MTD Readiness Checklist

18 Feb

Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - If practice ownership is on your mind this year

A practical step towards owning your dental practice

14 Feb

How Much Is That Practice Really Worth?

Understand dental practice valuations before you make an expensive mistake.

13 Feb

How MTD Helps Reduce Errors and Penalties

Why MTD Can Actually Save You Time and Money

11 Feb

Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - Learn from real industry experts

Learning from those who’ve built and advised hundreds of dental practices

07 Feb

Why Founder-Driven DSOs Trade at Lower Multiples (Free Exit 2030 Playbook)

Build a DSO That Scales Without You

07 Feb

Thinking About Buying a Dental Practice? Here’s What Really Matters

Learn what ownership really involves before you commit.

06 Feb

MTD Software Hacks: Save £££ Without Cutting Corners

How to stay MTD-compliant and save hundreds (or more) every year

06 Feb

How Quarterly Submissions Actually Work

MTD Quarterly Updates - Simpler Than You Think

04 Feb

Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - What you’ll learn in one day

Why most new practice owners struggle (and how to avoid it)

03 Feb

The DSO Exit 2030 Playbook: Why Growth alone does not Protect Exit Value

31 Jan

Growth Is Not Progress. Our Free DSO Exit Playbook Explains Why

Why Fast Growing DSOs Still Struggle at Exit.

30 Jan

Choosing the Right MTD-Compatible Software

QuickBooks, Xero or FreeAgent - Which MTD Software Should You Use?

28 Jan

Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - Why preparation matters

From associate to owner: what no one tells you about setting up a dental practice

27 Jan

From Associate to Owner: Funding a £1M+ Dental Practice in 2026

WEBINAR RECORDING

27 Jan

The DSO Exit 2030 Playbook: The Hidden Cost of Founder Dependency

27 Jan

⏰ Last Chance! - From Associate to Owner: Funding a £1M+ Dental Practice in 2026 Webinar

Last chance to learn practical finance strategies for buying a £1M+ dental practice

25 Jan

⏰ Free Webinar - From Associate to Owner: Funding a £1M+ Dental Practice in 2026

Learn how to prepare financially, avoid common mistakes, and plan your move into practice ownership

24 Jan

The Free DSO Exit 2030 Playbook on What Actually Holds Up DSO Exits

When Everyone Agrees on a DSO Deal, I Start Worrying

23 Jan

What You Must Record Digitally Under MTD

Under MTD, Your Records Must Change - Here’s How

21 Jan

⏰ Free Webinar - From Associate to Owner: Funding a £1M+ Dental Practice in 2026

Understand funding options, lender expectations, and the first steps to owning your dental practice

20 Jan

The DSO Exit 2030 Playbook: How Your Valuation is Really Decided

17 Jan

What PE Firms Look for in DSO Back-Office Discipline

16 Jan

Who Must Join MTD - And When?

MTD Deadlines: Are You In or Out?

15 Jan

Thinking of Starting or Buying Your Own Practice? Let’s Make It Happen

12 Jan

The DSO Exit 2030 Playbook: Why Most DSOs are not Exit-ready Yet

09 Jan

The Big Picture - What Making Tax Digital Really Means

MTD Is Here... But What Does It Actually Mean for You?

2025
24 Dec

Merry Christmas from Samera Global 🎄

A Quick Christmas Thank You

28 Nov

Your Post-Budget Action Plan Starts Here

Understand the impact and get expert help to plan your next move.

26 Nov

⏰ Post-Budget Survival Kit for Dentists: Beat the Rachel Reeves Budget

Free Webinar for Dental Practices - 26 Nov 2025

21 Nov

⏰ How to Beat Rachel Reeves' Budget - Live Webinar After the Budget

Join our free webinar on the day of the budget to understand and counter the 2025-2026 UK budget’s impact on dental practices.

14 Nov

Your Practice, Powered by Strategy - Discover Samera’s Dental CFO Services

Transform your dental practice from reactive bookkeeping to proactive financial growth with expert CFO guidance tailored for dentists.

07 Nov

The DSO Market Over the Next 3 Years: What Every Dental Group Should Know

The future of DSOs - what’s changing and how your dental group can stay competitive.

27 Oct

📢 Making Tax Digital for Dentists: Stay Ahead Before 2026 Arrives!

Join our free evening seminar in London to uncover what MTD really means for UK dentists

21 Oct

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Free Event: Financial Systems & Tech for Dental Practices

Streamline your dental practice with smarter financial systems and technology.

17 Oct

Why Most Dental Groups Struggle to Scale Efficiently?

The Hidden Inefficiencies Slowing Down Your Dental Group

15 Oct

⏰ MTD: Critical changes in April 2026 - Act now to avoid penalties

MTD is Coming. Are You Prepared?

10 Oct

Scaling Your Dental Group? The Reality Behind the Challenges (And What You Can Do)

The Facts You Need to Know

07 Oct

⏰ Join us today for an exclusive webinar - Optimising Your Practice Tax

How smart dentists reduce tax

03 Oct

Making Tax Digital: Don’t let software hold your dental practice back

Avoid HMRC penalties: get your practice MTD-ready now

30 Sept

⏰ Reminder: Join us for key dental tax & finance insights

Dental Practice Finance Webinar

24 Sept

Don’t miss this: Key tax insights for dentists this September

Understanding Your Dental Practice Finances

19 Sept

Beyond Refinancing - Helping Your Dental Practice Grow at Every Stage

From Loans to Growth - Finance Services Designed Around Dentists

17 Sept

Thinking of Buying or Equipping a Dental Practice? Refinancing Can Help

Turn Big Practice Plans into Reality with Smart Financing

12 Sept

Refinancing Explained: What Dentists Need to Know

Is Now the Right Time to Refinance Your Dental Practice Loan?

10 Sept

Could Lower Interest Rates Mean Big Savings for Your Dental Practice?

Lower Rates, Bigger Opportunities for Your Practice

05 Sept

Don’t Let Making Tax Digital Be a Headache - Let Us Handle It!

Stay Ahead of HMRC’s Digital Tax Shift

03 Sept

How Making Tax Digital Can Benefit Your Dental Practice (Beyond Just Compliance!)

Stay Ahead of HMRC’s Digital Tax Shift

02 Sept

Thinking of Starting Your Own Practice? Let’s Make It Happen

29 Aug

3 Key Steps to Get Your Dental Practice MTD-Ready

Stay Ahead of HMRC’s Digital Tax Shift

27 Aug

Making Tax Digital - Crucial Deadlines & What Dentists Need to Know

Stay Ahead of HMRC’s Digital Tax Shift

24 Jul

10x EBITDA? The Real Story Behind the MyDentist Acquisition

Dental Valuations Just Shifted!

24 Jun

Ideal Medical Premises in Prime location Now Available with Ample Parking

13 Jun

Join the Samera Buying Group & Cut your Equipment Costs

Without Cutting Corners

03 Jun

Ideal Medical Premises in Prime location Now Available with Ample Parking

29 May

📊 Valuations are Up, but not All Deals are Equal. Here’s How to Exit Smart

Samera’s Sell Your Practice service will help you sell right

22 May

Paying too much for a dental practice? Most buyers don’t find out until it’s too late.

Check out Samera's Challenge the Valuation Service

22 May

Established Dental Practice for Sale – Scottish Borders

15 May

40% of Buyers Don’t Understand their Loan Terms.

Acquisition Finance to the Rescue

07 May

Buying Your First (or Next) Practice? Here’s What Most Dentists Get Wrong

🦷 72% of First-Time Buyers Overpay, Don’t Be One of Them

03 May

📅 May 6 – Free Webinar: Making Tax Digital for Dentists Explained

01 May

£15,000: The Average Savings When You Finance Smartly

Here’s how Samera can Help

24 Apr

6–8% of your Revenue is Going to Suppliers— Want Some of it Back?

Fix Your Margins First via the Samera Alliance – Our Dental Buying Group

23 Apr

📅 May 6 – Free Webinar: Making Tax Digital for Dentists Explained

17 Apr

£10,000+ is Lost Each Year from Unnoticed Leaks

Spot them with Samera's Financial Health Check-up!

10 Apr

A 6-month HMRC Enquiry can Derail your Practice Growth; Unless you’re Covered!

Our Tax Investigation Cover Can Protect

02 Apr

Buying a practice? Here’s Why Skipping Due Diligence is a Costly Mistake

27 Mar

70-90% of Acquisitions Fail to Deliver Expected Value—Just look at some of the unprofitable dental groups across the UK!!

21 Mar

Well-Established Dental Practice in the South East (Kent)– Now Available

20 Mar

82% of Businesses Fail Due to Financial Mismanagement - Don't Let Debt Sink Your Dental Practice!

Here’s How to Regain Control.

13 Mar

Is That Practice Really Worth It? - Why You Need a Practice Valuation Before Buying

“You make your money when you buy” - Warren Buffett

10 Mar

Established Dental Practice for Sale – Scottish Borders

05 Mar

£400 Penalties for Non-Compliance? Get MTD-Ready Now!

Making Tax Digital Fixes That for Good

04 Mar

Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 4.5% – What This Means for Your Dental Practice

27 Feb

Only 11% of Practices Have Optimal Fees—Is Yours One?

Our Fee Review Service Can Help

26 Feb

Well-Established Dental Practice in the South East (Kent)– Now Available

24 Feb

NHS Remedial Pension Savings Statements (RPSS)– Correcting Tax Positions

19 Feb

Unlock 5% Higher Profit Margins with Automated Financial Solutions

Are Your Financial Systems Helping—or Holding You Back?

13 Feb

Struggling with cash flow? A Finance Director can Help your Practice grow 5X Faster

05 Feb

82% of businesses fail due to cash flow issues—are your payments under control?

We have the Fix!

29 Jan

Why You Can’t Afford to Get Payroll Wrong

21 Jan

Feeling the Pressure of a Tax Bill? Here’s How a Tax Loan Can Help

20 Jan

Introduction to Making Tax Digital (MTD) and Next Steps

15 Jan

Are You Missing the Right Financial Partner for Your Practice?

Our Dental Accountant Service might be the Answer

08 Jan

Feeling the Strain of Loan Repayments? Let’s Talk Solutions.

2024
20 Dec

From the Classroom to the Community

What We Achieved Together in 2024

06 Dec

Are You Running Your Practice—or Is It Running You?

29 Nov

Is your Practice’s Value More Than You Think?

Here’s How to Find Out

21 Nov

The Hidden Power of Pricing

Why It’s Time for a Fee Review

19 Nov

Prepare Your Practice for 2025: Cost-Efficient Accounting Solutions

Don't put your head in the sand, take control of your practices finances

15 Nov

Why More Practices Are Expanding into Dental Groups

And is it for you?

14 Nov

Join the buying group for free and save money!

Unlock Savings for Your Practice with the Samera Buying Group!

13 Nov

How a Holding Company CAN save you tax if selling your practice

An excellent strategy to save tax if you plan to sell your practice soon

12 Nov

Got Marketing Questions? Join Samera’s Team LIVE

Let’s Get You Answers! 🚀

07 Nov

National Insurance on the Rise - Are you Prepared?

What Labour’s New Budget Means for Your Practice

01 Nov

What a Week!

Don't Let The Budget Beat You - Webinar Recording Included!

30 Oct

The Budget in Short!

Yes, tax rises are coming, but I won't be moving to Dubai any time soon! :)

29 Oct

Free Webinar Alert: The Labour Budget - The Impact on UK Dentists

You shouldn't Miss This One!

24 Oct

Free Webinar Alert: The Labour Budget - The Impact on UK Dentists

Reserve your Spot Fast!

23 Oct

Budget Changes: What’s Coming for Your Business?

Are you Prepared for what's to come?

17 Oct

Are You Ready for a Capital Gains Tax Shakeup?

Big Changes Ahead

11 Oct

Central London Dental Practice for Sale

Exciting Opportunity in Prime Area

19 Sept

Setting up in Practice Boot Camp 2024 - 27th September 2024

Last Chance!

05 Sept

Refinancing your existing loans

Save money through refinancing your loans

19 Aug

Start Up Dental Practices!

Join our WhatsApp Community

10 Aug

Setting up in Practice Boot Camp 2024 - 27th September 2024

Only 3 Spaces Remain!!

27 Jul

Setting up in Practice Boot Camp 2024 (1)

In person event - 27th September Central London

23 Jul

Refinancing your Business loans for better cash flow!

Arun and Dan discuss in a live webinar how to go about refinancing your loans

11 Jun

Your AI enabled Accountant is now here!

Automate, save time and money in your dental practice

08 Jun

Is it always going to be this difficult running your dental practice ?

Book a free call with Arun - I can help

01 Jun

Setting up in Practice Boot Camp 2024

In person event - 27th September Central London

30 May

Preparing your Dental Practice for Sale

Free Webinar - Wednesday 5th June at 7pm

29 May

Free Webinar Tonight - Managing your Finance Function in your Dental Group

Arun Mehra FCA will share his experience with you.

23 May

How to Manage the Accounts and Finance function for a Dental Group for Maximum Value

Free Webinar - 29th May 2024

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