A practical 7-week online programme designed to help dentists understand the real business side of dentistry — from strategy and marketing to finance, leadership and growth.
Developed by The Campbell Academy in partnership with the International Team of Implantology, sharing the lessons behind growing The Campbell Clinic from £250k to £5.5m.
Developed by The Campbell Academy in partnership with the International Team for Implantology
Built around your day-to-day — no time away from practice
Practical business training you can apply immediately
Based on real experience building and growing a multi-million-pound clinic
The Digital Dental Entrepreneurial Program is designed to fit around practice life while giving delegates a clear framework for understanding the business side of dentistry.
Structured online delivery, the courses runs until the 21st June
Learn around your existing schedule
Across 7 weeks
Campbell Academy delivery in partnership with ITI
In this short video, Colin Campbell introduces the ITI Digital Dental Entrepreneurial Program and explains why understanding the business side of dentistry is becoming increasingly important for modern dentists.
Drawing on real-world experience building The Campbell Clinic and The Campbell Academy, the programme shares practical lessons in leadership, marketing, finance, and strategy to help dentists better understand the business of dentistry.
Interested in learning more about the programme?
Dentists spend years developing clinical skills, yet very little time is spent learning how dental practices actually function as businesses.
Whether you plan to own a practice, become a partner, or take on leadership responsibilities within a clinic, understanding how successful practices operate is essential.
Many dentists find themselves involved in decisions around marketing, finance, team management and patient communication without ever having been taught the principles behind them. This programme was created to bridge that gap.
How successful dental practices grow and attract patients
The financial principles behind profitable practices
How to lead and motivate a dental team
How marketing and patient communication influence case acceptance
How to make better strategic decisions within a practice
How to build a sustainable and rewarding dental career
The ITI Digital Dental Entrepreneurial Program is grounded in real-world experience building, growing, and leading a successful dental business.
Rather than teaching business as a theoretical concept, this programme draws on the practical lessons from the growth of The Campbell Clinic from £250,000 to over £ 5.5 million in revenue.
That means delegates are learning from real decisions, real challenges, real mistakes, and real growth — all translated into principles that can be applied in their own careers and practices.
Explore our free dental business resource pack for practical guidance on growth, marketing, strategy and practice performance — and get a feel for the kind of thinking behind the programme.
This programme is designed for dentists who want to better understand how successful dental businesses operate — and how those principles can support their own careers, leadership development and future opportunities.
Ideal for associates who want a clearer understanding of how practices grow, how decisions are made, and how commercial thinking influences long-term career opportunities.
Valuable for clinicians who want to prepare for future responsibility within a practice and build confidence in strategy, finance, team leadership and growth.
Useful for practice owners who want to sharpen their thinking around leadership, business planning, patient acquisition, financial performance and sustainable growth.
Whether you are early in your career or already responsible for leading a team or practice, the programme is designed to help you make better business decisions with greater confidence.
Across seven weeks, delegates will build a clearer understanding of how successful dental businesses think, grow and operate — with practical lessons that can be applied within their own careers and practices.
Understand the principles behind clear business planning, decision-making and long-term strategic growth within modern dental practices.
Explore the role of marketing, communication, positioning and patient experience in driving enquiries, trust and case acceptance.
Gain a clearer understanding of revenue, profitability, performance metrics and the financial thinking that underpins sustainable growth.
Learn the principles of leadership, communication and team management that help practices perform better and grow with clarity.
Understand how patient conversations, treatment presentation and the overall patient journey influence decisions and treatment uptake.
Build a broader commercial understanding that supports better choices around leadership, ownership, partnership and long-term career direction.
The programme is delivered by a faculty with experience across leadership, finance, marketing, patient communication and practice growth — combining real-world business understanding with practical dental insight.

Colin founded The Campbell Clinic and The Campbell Academy and brings the perspective of building and leading a successful dental business, sharing practical lessons from real growth and leadership.
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Hayley oversees the strategic direction of a business turning over £5.5 million per year, employing 60 staff, with ambitious plans for continued growth in the years ahead.
Her areas of expertise include HR, operational leadership, financial management and the systems required to run a high-performing dental organisation.

Alex brings firsthand experience in the setup, development, and successful sale of dental businesses, alongside his ongoing clinical role at The Campbell Clinic.
He helps delegates better understand financial performance, commercial decision-making and the business thinking that underpins sustainable growth.
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Tom leads education and marketing across The Campbell Clinic and The Campbell Academy, with a focus on growth, positioning and patient acquisition.
He shares practical insight into modern dental marketing and how successful businesses attract, convert and retain the right patients.
Each module focuses on a core aspect of running a successful dental business. Expand each section to explore the topics covered throughout the programme.
The first week introduces the programme's structure and the learning platforms used throughout the course, including Slack and the Online Academy. Delegates will be assigned their first mini-project and participate in a 45-minute live webinar with Colin, the faculty, and the rest of the cohort.
Module 2 focuses on defining your business's future direction using Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why” framework. You will explore how to clarify your purpose, values and long-term vision and develop a mission statement that resonates with both your team and your patients.
During the finance module, you will complete a structured finance project designed to help you better understand the numbers behind your business. This module explores revenue, profitability and financial decision-making to support long-term success.
The marketing module introduces the marketing project based on proven strategies used at The Campbell Clinic and The Campbell Academy. You will explore the key elements of modern dental marketing, including brand positioning, patient acquisition and building visibility.
The sales module focuses on optimising the patient journey and improving case acceptance. You will learn how communication, trust and structured consultation processes help convert enquiries into treatment.
This module introduces the HR project and focuses on building strong teams and effective people systems. Delegates explore recruitment, performance management and structured team communication.
The leadership module explores the principles required to lead a modern dental practice. Delegates will examine leadership styles, decision-making and the role leaders play in shaping team culture.
The strategy module explores how to build a structured strategic plan for your practice. You will learn how successful businesses plan over one-year and three-year timeframes to drive continuous improvement.
This module brings together all previous projects into a comprehensive business plan. Delegates integrate what they have learned into a structured plan for their own dental practice.
The final week allows delegates to complete outstanding projects and reflect on the programme. The course concludes with a live Zoom webinar with Colin and the faculty to review the journey and celebrate progress.
Hear from dentists who have completed the programme and applied the lessons within their own practices.
“I took part in the recent Dental Entrepreneur online program with live teaching from Colin and the team. A huge amount of material is presented in well-thought-out modules and supported by live coaching sessions. It is an incredible course — highly recommended for any business owner in the dentistry sector. I’ve been a practice owner for nearly 30 years and have learned a great deal.”
Interested in learning more about the programme?
Download the Course BrochureThe Digital Dental Entrepreneurial Program is available at a preferential rate for ITI members, with a standard rate for non-members.
If you have questions before booking, our team would be happy to help you understand whether the programme is the right fit.
Not an ITI member? You can still join the programme at the standard rate.
Download the brochure or speak with our team to learn more about the Digital Dental Entrepreneurial Program, how it works, and whether it is the right fit for your career or practice.
7 weeks online · 26 hours CPD · practical business education for dentists
Edwalton Business Park
Landmere Lane, Edwalton
Nottingham
NG12 4JL