Denplan
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| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Winchester, UK |
| Key people | Steve Gates, Managing Director , David Phillips, Chairman |
| Industry | Financial services |
| Products | Dental payment plans |
| Revenue | £33.8 million |
| Employees | 324 (January, 2008) |
| Parent | AXA Group |
| Website | http://www.denplan.co.uk/ |
Denplan is a UK dental payment plan provider, with over 6,000 member dentists across the UK (approximately a third of practising dentists), caring for more than 1.8 million patients. [1]
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[edit] Overview and history
Denplan was created by two dentists in 1986 because they wanted to take back control of their practices and help others do the same.
A system that aimed to simplify administration within the dental practice, allowing dentists to spend more time with their patients, focusing on preventive oral healthcare and providing high quality treatment, was created. [1]
Rated 8th in the "The Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For" in 2007, [2] Denplan’s head office is in Winchester, Hampshire.
[edit] Timeline
1986 - Denplan launched by two dentists with a vision to revolutionise the dental care market [3]
1993 - Denplan joined the PPP Healthcare Group plc [4]
1996 - Denplan attains ‘Investors in People’ accreditation - still held today [5]
1996 - Denplan wins Accreditation from the Institute of Management to run the 'Certificate in Management' qualification
1998 - PPP healthcare group acquired by Guardian Royal Exchange (GRE)
1999 - GRE acquired by Global AXA group [6]
2000 - Recognised as an accreditation centre to offer National Vocational Qualifications in Administration, Customer Service and Management, up to Level Four
2001 - BUPA Dental Cover acquired by Denplan
[edit] About Denplan
Dentists can charge their patients a fixed monthly fee, based on the condition of their teeth and gums, which provides them with regular examinations and treatment. The stable income that this system provides means that dentists can focus on quality of care rather than the quantity of patients they see. Dentists can practise at the highest standards, whilst retaining independence and control of their business.
This works by a system of Capitation where the contract is between the dentist and the patient - the dental practices set their own fees and Denplan collects fees from patients and deducts an administrative fee before passing the money on to the dentist.
Denplan emphasises the importance of preventive dentistry, with the objective of maintaining healthy teeth and gums for life. Patients know exactly what their care will cost and the treatment it will cover, thus avoiding unexpected large bills and enabling them to plan and budget ahead for their care.[1]
[edit] Awards
1998 - Business of the Year - Meridian TV in Association with the Quality Department [7]
2001 - Unisys Management Award - 2001 runners up
2001 - 62nd in the Sunday Times '100 Best Companies to Work For'
2004 - 23rd in the Sunday Times '100 Best Companies to Work For'
2005 - 17th in the Sunday Times '100 Best Companies to Work
2006 - 11th in the Sunday Times '100 Best Companies to Work For'
2006 - Awarded Best Companies ‘Three Star Accreditation’
2007 - Awarded ’Sales Leader of the Year’ in the National Sales Awards
2007 - Runners up for ’Sales Team of the Year’ in the National Sales Awards
2007 - Awarded Best Companies ‘Three Star Accreditation’ [8]
2007 - 8th in the Sunday Times '100 Best Companies to Work For' [2]
2007 - Awarded Sunday Times Best companies ‘Best Leader’ award
2007 - Awarded Sunday Times Best companies ‘Best for Wellbeing’ award.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Denplan history. Denplan Ltd. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ a b The Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For. The Sunday Times (March 11, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ Denplan timeline. Denplan Ltd (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ Denplan joins AXA PPP Healthcare. AXA PPP Healthcare (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
- ^ Denplan attains Investors in People. Investors in People (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
- ^ Denplan joins AXA Group. AXA roup (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
- ^ Denplan awards. Denplan Ltd (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ Denplan Ltd. Best Companies. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
[edit] External links
- Denplan - Dental health insurer. The Sunday Times, March 11, 2007.
