Glenys Bridges and Partners Practice Pathways
Our courses were designed with you in mind
In the healthcare sector, the continual development of skills and services is an absolute requirement. On 1st September Glenys Bridges Training entered the next exciting stage of our continuous development when Glenys Bridges Practice Pathways becomes Glenys Bridges and Partners - Practice Pathways so that we can offer new courses and services for dental professionals.
Edita Pociuviene and Rebecca Morris who are already well known to our students as they have provided excellent training services to them over the past year will step up to full partner status.
Along with our existing range of training and CPD , we will offer new qualifications through the National Open College Network - West Midlands. Starting with a Level 4 Diploma in Dental Practice Management, and a Level 5 Diploma for Registered Managers.
We will help practices produce their own quality endorsed in-house training programmes for team development and eCPD.
All of our courses and qualifications were designed with you in mind, and we will continue to develop the qualifications you need to provide your patients with outstanding care and treatment.
About you
At a time of increasing opportunities for dental professionals, it makes sense to invest in training and development to extend your skills sets.
We recognise how demanding it can be to study for a professional qualification whilst balancing work and home responsibilities; so we have designed a range of flexible training programmes to enable students to maintain a work-life balance, whilst developing academic, professional and personal management skills.
This is how our courses work:
Teaching
All of our programmes are tutor led. Each student is guided by a personal tutor; distance learning students benefit from the ability to choose when and where they study with the support of a mentor/tutor. In addition, we have a growing number of training partners, some of whom offer our courses in workshop formats. Details are available on request.
Each programme teaches a range of recognised legal and ethical codes which dental professionals must observe. This enables students to embed GDC and Quality of Care regulations into their professional development.
Online aspects
Learning materials and a range of reference materials are provided online. Students work is uploaded directly onto our online Student Pathway where tutors access your work to provide feedback and guidance.
Our learning materials are set entirely within the dental practice workplace so that students can contextualise the learning for their own practice.
Courses consist of subject units each of which has Learning Activities to develop knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, Course Notes and Assignment Briefs to guide the content of assignments for assessment.
Course Fees
Course fees can be staged (and paid by instalment if requested). On booking, you will pay a booking deposit. The remainder of your course fee will be paid on the invoice; payments can be spread over nine instalments on request. An additional examination fee will be charged for qualification courses only.
Assessment fees for our quality endorsed programmes are included in the course fee. Our Programmes are Quality Endorsed by the Open College Network West Midlands – an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
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Meet the Team
Glenys Bridges. CMIPD, Dip DPM
Over many years of experience in training and consultancy with all types of dental practices and having developed qualifications in practice management, reception and treatment coordination I have trained more than 1,000 dental professionals. Over the years I have been a regular contributor to dental journals and have spoken at Conferences throughout the UK and in Europe. If you are one of those, who read my practice management articles, or bought my books, you will know something about my work. If you don't, here's a bit about me.
I am the managing partner at Glenys Bridges and Partners Practice Pathways , specialising in delivering training and qualifications for dentists, nurses, practice managers, receptionists, treatment coordinators and mentors. I strongly believe in a whole team approach for high-quality patient care, and this is evident in my approach to training and development. Now more than ever the greatest investment made by dental practices is in their people, my mission is to ensure my clients see an excellent return on their investment.
Some of the many highlights of my career to date (I hope there'll be more to come) include:
- Authoring four dental management books (Dental Reception and Practice Management & Dental Practice Management)
- Being awarded the British Dental Association (BDA) Certificate of Merit
- Developing and delivering training events for dental practice staff in Australia
- Being a member of the judging panel for The Dental Awards since 2003-2019
- Helping found the British Dental Practice Managers Association (BDPMA)
- Speaking at numerous BDA Conferences
- Delivering team training for the Defence Dental Agency in Germany
In my spare time, I am a Girl Guide leader and enjoy visiting the theatre.
And finally, my favourite quotation that sums up my attitude to life is:
"When you can't change the direction of the wind — adjust your sails."
- Quote from well-known American author of Life's Little Instruction Book. H. Jackson Brown Jr
Rebecca Morris. Dip DPM
Coach / Tutor at Glenys Bridges and Partners Practice Pathways
I am very much a 'people person' and enjoy spending time motivating like-minded dental colleagues. My passion is supporting dental professionals in their work.
After working for 16 years as a dental practice manager, I met my mentor Glenys and studied for level 4 and 5 management qualifications.
My work has included running a two-site dental business in the Southampton area as their Business Manager. My responsibilities were to grow the practices and increase their profitability by supporting and guiding their practice managers.
I have also worked for DPAS Ltd, where I supported 140 dental practices in the South and South East, by sharing my dental practice management knowledge to help them to build and market their businesses.
At a time before dental nurses were registered with the GDC, I was part of the team that created the Dental Nursing Magazine; this publication has allowed the dental nurses to have their say and is widely known and respected throughout the dental profession. I have also developed and run local training and support groups for dental nurses.
I enjoy working with the general public and working closely with dental teams. I strive to build good working relationships and would like to pass on my know-how to help new managers gain important skills and recognition.
Edita Pociuviene. Dip DPM
Coach / Tutor at Glenys Bridges and Partners Practice Pathways
People are not successful accidentally - successful people work hard and succeed on purpose! Everyone can do it - I can show you how!
So far I have spent 18 years working in the dental industry, and it has been such an exciting journey!
I am truly grateful to every dental professional I have worked with because they had faith in me and gave me opportunities to build my confidence and skills and become who I am today. I am ready to share all of the knowledge and experience I have gained with you if you are ready to step up your career and make the change.
My greatest passion and primary focus is to help dental professionals develop their confidence and find excitement in their roles. I consider that it is important to know "why" the change is needed, to discover "where" you want to go and identify the tools, training and support you need to reach your full potential and build a sustainable career.
Within 18 years of working in clinical, practice and business management roles in Fully Private, NHS, Specialist Referral and Implant Training Clinics, I had many sleepless nights too. I can fully relate to all the challenges and struggles that dental professionals and business owners face every day.
I could share with you the tried and tested strategies I have found. These are solutions focusing on in-house systems, effective communication and team training. I know from experience, getting this right, will instantly boost your monthly revenue and help you build loyal, high performing teams. All this will translate into better efficiency, higher treatment acceptance, returning happy patients, new referrals and increased turn-over with more profit!
I am naturally results driven, and I will not back down until we achieve what we set out to achieve at the start of our journey. When you succeed - I succeed with you!
With my guidance and support, you will have an efficient and profitable dental practice, patient-focused systems, confidence and leadership skills to create the people you need!
Dawood and Tanner Academy
In June 2015 Glenys Bridges Practice Pathways joined a collaboration with Dawood and Tanner Academy, to continue to provide existing programmes in an extended range of formats, including workshops from our Central London training rooms. The Academy consists of three divisions:
- Dental Nursing Pathways
- Non-clinical Pathways
- Specialty Training for Dental Surgeons
Dawood and Tanner Academy is an accredited training centre, delivering:
- NEBDN Qualifications - including their latest flagship Dental Implant Nursing Programme
- Lifetime Awarding Qualifications in a wide range of non-clinical skills for dental businesses
- Certificated Extended Duties Dental Nursing training