Faculty profile
Dr Nilesh Patel
Business strategy and implant practice growth
Director, The Private Dental Group
Nilesh combines clinical insight with hands-on experience of building sustainable, profitable implant services in successful private dental practices.

The business of dental implants and integration into practice
- Patient acquisition and treatment acceptance
- Financial planning and operational efficiency
- Team engagement and leadership
- Treatment coordinator integration
- Building a seamless patient journey
Background & experience
With a strong background in dentistry and many years of experience working within successful private dental practices, Nilesh has developed a distinctive understanding of both the clinical and commercial aspects of modern dentistry. While his foundation is in patient care, his focus has evolved towards helping practices build sustainable, profitable implant services through effective business strategy and leadership.
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As Director of The Private Dental Group, Nilesh has played a key role in developing and growing implant dentistry within the business, combining clinical insight with strategic planning, patient journey optimisation, team development and practice growth. His experience has shown that exceptional clinical outcomes must be supported by robust business systems, outstanding patient communication and a well-structured practice model.
On this programme, Nilesh shares practical strategies for successfully introducing and growing implant services. Drawing on real-world experience rather than theory alone, his goal is to help clinicians become outstanding implant providers while building thriving, sustainable implant businesses that deliver long-term value for patients and practice teams.