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Proud to support the NZDSA
7 Nov

Proud to support the NZDSA

LANZ.Dental is a proud supporter of the NZDSA




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Immigration NZ processing delays
4 Sep

Immigration NZ processing delays

4 September 2024
Immigration NZ processing times have increased




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Things to consider before you sign an employment contract #3 Notice Periods
14 Aug

Things to consider before you sign an employment contract #3 Notice Periods

14 August 2024
#3 Notice Periods
The notice period for dental staff in employment contracts typically depends on the terms agreed upon in the contract itself. Here are some key points regarding notice periods:




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Things to consider before you sign an employment contract #2 Employee or Contractor
1 Aug

Things to consider before you sign an employment contract #2 Employee or Contractor

1 August 2024
#2 Employee or Contractor
In New Zealand, the distinction between dental staff being classified as employees versus independent contractors is significant and affects various legal and financial obligations. Here are some of the key differences:




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Things to consider before you sign an employment contract #1 Restraint of Trade
18 Jul

Things to consider before you sign an employment contract #1 Restraint of Trade

18 July 2024
#1 Restraint of Trade
Restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts for dentists in NZ can be quite specific and are subject to legal scrutiny. Here are some key points to consider:




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Selling your practice - telling your team and your patients
10 Apr

Selling your practice - telling your team and your patients

10 April 2024
So you're thinking about selling your practice - telling your staff and patients




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LANZ working with licensed real estate agent, Jeremy Craw
11 Mar

LANZ working with licensed real estate agent, Jeremy Craw

11 March 2024
For a number of months now LANZ.Dental has been working collaboratively with licensed real estate agent, Jeremy Craw.




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LANZ exhibiting in the UK in 2024
17 Jan

LANZ exhibiting in the UK in 2024

17 January 2024
LANZ.Dental is very excited to be exhibiting at the British Dentistry Show in Birmingham on 17-18 May 2024.




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Work to Residence Visa Pathways
27 Sep '23

Work to Residence Visa Pathways

27 September 2023
The Green List and Sector Agreements Work to Residence pathways open for residence visa applications from 29 September 2023.




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LANZ at NZOHA Conference 2023
21 Sep '23

LANZ at NZOHA Conference 2023

21 September 2023
LANZ.Dental is at the NZOHA Conference in Wellington 13-14 October 2023.




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Changes for Accredited Employers
21 Sep '23

Changes for Accredited Employers

21 September 2023
As part of the support for migrant workers, the Government announced changes for accredited employers.




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NZDA Conference 2023
12 Jul '23

NZDA Conference 2023

12 July 2023
We are excited to announce that LANZ.Dental will be at the NZDA Conference again this year.




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Dental Expo 2023
8 May '23

Dental Expo 2023

8 May 2023
Dental Expo is only a couple of weeks away!




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New Zealand is calling to you!
4 May '23

New Zealand is calling to you!

5 May 2023
How would you like to work and live in beautiful New Zealand? LANZ.Dental in New Zealand can help you. 




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Natty Safety Glasses Deal
15 Dec '22

Natty Safety Glasses Deal

15 December 2022
Are you looking for some good looking safety eyewear for your team?




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Thinking about buying a dental practice
29 Nov '22

Thinking about buying a dental practice

1 December 2022
Register now for our course 'Buying your first practice and building your network', taking place in March 2023.




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Thinking of selling your practice?
29 Nov '22

Thinking of selling your practice?

1 December 2022
Register now for our course 'Optimum practice ownership exit options', taking place in March 2023.




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Keen on giving back?
4 Nov '22

Keen on giving back?

4 November 2022
As dentists we have unique skills. These skills are actually highly valued by our communities - but that's not always immediately obvious.




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QD Active Aligners' simplified aligner solution
14 Jul '22

QD Active Aligners' simplified aligner solution

14 July 2022
The 2022 NZDA Conference is less than a month away, and the LANZ.Dental team is looking forward to sharing an exciting new product with you - QD Active Aligners.




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We'll see you in Christchurch at Conference
27 Jun '22

We'll see you in Christchurch at Conference

15 July 2022
We're pleased to be part of the Exhibition at the 2022 NZDA Conference in Christchurch in a couple of months.




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Introducing The Dental Group's new Chief Operating Officer
20 Jun '22

Introducing The Dental Group's new Chief Operating Officer

20 June 2022
We're excited to introduce Dr Prashant Kalyan as The Dental Group's new Chief Operating Officer and the Clinical Director.




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Orthodontist wanted: New Zealand
12 May '22

Orthodontist wanted: New Zealand

12 May 2022
We are searching for a qualified Orthodontist to join this specialist practice in Gisborne.




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Reconnecting with New Zealand
10 May '22

Reconnecting with New Zealand

10 May 2022
Last week our New Zealand borders re-opened and people are starting to reconnect. This means if you have been thinking about coming to NZ to work as a dental professional, it's a bit easier than it has been in the last few years. 




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NZ Border reopening
2 May '22

NZ Border reopening

2 May 2022
The international border is reopening in stages for eligible travellers to enter New Zealand.




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NZ Traveller Declaration
29 Apr '22

NZ Traveller Declaration

29 April 2022
Everyone travelling by air to NZ must now complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration.




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Big changes to immigration policy
9 Mar '22

Big changes to immigration policy

9 March 2022
On 4 July 2022 significant immigration policy changes will impact how Kiwi employers attract overseas workers.




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Employment Agreements - the basics
3 Mar '22

Employment Agreements - the basics

3 March 2022
You should give your employee three document before they start a job with you.




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The right to work in NZ
25 Feb '22

The right to work in NZ

25 February 2022
Before recruiting a dental professional, either as an employee or a contractor, legally you need to make sure they have the right to work in NZ.




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Dreaming of New Zealand
24 Jan '22

Dreaming of New Zealand

24 January 2022
Are you looking for a change for 2022? Maybe you're thinking about making a move to New Zealand.




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Graduate roles for 2022
20 Dec '21

Graduate roles for 2022

20 December 2021
As we get ready to say goodbye to 2021, some of you may be contemplating changes in your life. Whether you're moving location or just want a change of pace and scenery, we may have a position that's just right for you.




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PPE Guidelines for Christmas
20 Dec '21

PPE Guidelines for Christmas

16 December 2021
Serena and I have implemented a vaccine mandate and a plastic apron requirement for Christmas dinner.




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2021 Resident Visa Application Process
29 Nov '21

2021 Resident Visa Application Process

29 November 2021
This video (7.20 minutes) explains the 2021 Resident visa process and criteria. It will help inform applicants who are eligible in Phase One (from 1 December 2021) to apply for the 2021 Resident visa.




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Our border is opening early 2022
25 Nov '21

Our border is opening early 2022

25 November 2021
You're probably aware of the New Zealand Government announcement yesterday afternoon advising the NZ border will open from January 2022.




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Hismile Professional Whitening vs Phillips Zoom
25 Nov '21

Hismile Professional Whitening vs Phillips Zoom

25 November 2021
Hismile has produced a professional in-chair whitening treatment that is not only comfortable for the patient but also saves a lot of time by reducing the amount of work required for the treatment.




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Does Hismile work?
25 Nov '21

Does Hismile work?

25 November 2021
Over the past few years, Hismile has released a revamped iteration of their product range that features all-new whitening and oral care ingredients.




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The Dental Group
25 Nov '21

The Dental Group

25 November 2021
The Dental Group allows practice owners to enjoy the fruits of their labour whilst still retaining clinical autonomy. They provide the capital to release equity from your practice and encourage retained ownership of 20-40%.




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New aesthetic focused clinic in the heart of Auckland
24 Nov '21

New aesthetic focused clinic in the heart of Auckland

24 November 2021
Dr Tony Dey, owner of LANZ.Dental, has recently opened a new practice in the heart of Auckland CBD - Customs St Dentist. 




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Proof of your Covid-19 vaccination status
11 Nov '21

Proof of your Covid-19 vaccination status

11 November 2021
As you are no doubt aware, on 11 October 2021, the NZ Government announced that health workers (which includes dental staff) will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021.




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Dr Tony Dey - Applying an entrepreneurial mindset to dentistry
26 Oct '21

Dr Tony Dey - Applying an entrepreneurial mindset to dentistry

26 October 2021
Listen to an interview with Dr Tony Dey from Dental IQ.




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Level 2 jobs in Auckland
13 Oct '21

Level 2 jobs in Auckland

13 October 2021
There's been a bit of noise recently about dentists looking to make a move in Auckland at Level 3. Here are a bunch of jobs for Auckland at Level 2.




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New 2021 Resident Visa
6 Oct '21

New 2021 Resident Visa

6 October 2021
On 30 September 2021, Immigration New Zealand announced the introduction of a new “one off” 2021 residency visa for skilled migrants who were in New Zealand on 29 September 2021.




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Commentary from Prof Laurie Walsh on HiSmile
30 Sep '21

Commentary from Prof Laurie Walsh on HiSmile

30 September 2021
Traditionally, bleaching in dentistry has relied upon the use of oxidants based on hydrogen peroxide (HP). More recently molecules closely related to HP have also been employed such as ozone, which is tri-atomic oxygen, as well as adducts and peroxide releasing compounds that give a slow release of HP over time.




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I'm an influencer now
30 Sep '21

I'm an influencer now

30 September 2021
I treat plenty of influencers and have used them successfully to build the aesthetic sides of my business's. Now I'm trying to be one. Don't worry no photos of me in my bikini (yet)!




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Lockdown Losses
23 Sep '21

Lockdown Losses

16 September 2021
In regards to politics I describe myself as a Champagne Socialist. Many of those who read these emails might see me more as a Raging Capitalist.




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A dam good deal
9 Sep '21

A dam good deal

9 September 2021
My first entrepreneurial endeavour in dental was to broker a deal to supply rubber dams to the Dental School back in the 90's. 




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Travelling to New Zealand
3 Sep '21

Travelling to New Zealand

3 September 2021
Since March 2020, the NZ border has been closed to almost all travellers to stop the spread of Covid-19. If you are not a NZ citizen, permanent resident, or returning resident, you will need to obtain a travel exception to enter NZ.




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Hiring overseas workers
3 Sep '21

Hiring overseas workers

3 September 2021
Since March 2020, the New Zealand border has been closed to almost all travellers to stop the spread of Covid-19. If your prospective employee is not a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or returning resident, they will need to obtain a travel exception to enter New Zealand.




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Exciting new product at Conference
25 Aug '21

Exciting new product at Conference

25 August 2021
Whilst a large conference in September may seem a little unlikely we are taking a optimistic view and continue to support the NZDA with their conference plans.




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We're looking forward to seeing you in Rotorua
20 Jul '21

We're looking forward to seeing you in Rotorua

20 July 2021
LANZ.Dental and QD Active Aligners are looking forward to seeing you at the NZDA Conference in September.




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Practice Sale
27 May '21

Practice Sale

27 May 2021
This is a time for review - with the financial year just ended. Time to summarise revenues and income. So, is it time to make decisions about your future?




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Work perks for dental professionals
5 May '21

Work perks for dental professionals

5 May 2021
Recently I read an article about work perks - and what you need to know to attract candidates to a position. It seems that flexibility is the key and it's not all about the money!




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Radio interview with Mike Hosking
29 Apr '21

Radio interview with Mike Hosking

28 April 2021
Because we are all looking at ourselves on Zoom, we are apparently seeing more flaws in ourselves and teeth seem to be at the top of the list. Listen to the recent radio interview with Mike Hosking and Dr Tony Dey.




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Exciting roles for recent grads
13 Apr '21

Exciting roles for recent grads

13 April 2021
Right now we've got some exciting roles that really suit recent grads




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Time to buy that High-end Practice...
15 Mar '21

Time to buy that High-end Practice...

15 March 2021
As practice prices have weakened a little because of COVID-19, now is a good time to buy a high-end practice.




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What about Dentistry?
16 Feb '21

What about Dentistry?

16 February 2021
I hope you are OK, especially if you practice in Auckland. Another lockdown is all we needed!




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Andy Tapper's new national dental group
14 Jan '21

Andy Tapper's new national dental group

14 January 2021
Andy Tapper, ex Lumino The Dentists CEO has engaged LANZ.Dental to help him identify practice owners looking for a secure and predictable succession plan within his new national dental group.




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Andy Tapper Update
23 Dec '20

Andy Tapper Update

23 December 2020
After nearly 15 years at the helm of Lumino, Andy has recently left following its change in ownership. I caught up with him last week to see what his plans were. 




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Holiday office closure
18 Dec '20

Holiday office closure

18 December 2020
LANZ.Dental wishes you, your team and your family all a happy and healthy holiday. Our office is closed from Friday 18 December and will reopen on Wednesday 13 January 2021.




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Critical health worker entry deadline extended
30 Nov '20

Critical health worker entry deadline extended

30 November 2020
New Zealand’s border restrictions remain in place for most travellers apart from New Zealand citizens and residents, and people who have been granted an exception to travel here, such as critical health workers.




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Level 1 - Great practices for sale
14 Oct '20

Level 1 - Great practices for sale

14 October 2020
Interesting and good to see many political parties talking about dental care.




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