Author: Chris Barrow

Chris Barrow has been active as a consultant, trainer and coach to the UK dental profession for over 20 years. As a writer, his blog enjoys a strong following and he is a regular contributor to the dental press. Naturally direct, assertive and determined, he has the ability to reach conclusions quickly, as well as the sharp reflexes and lightness of touch to innovate, change tack and push boundaries. In 2014 he appeared as a “castaway” in the first season of the popular reality TV show “The Island with Bear Grylls”. His main professional focus is as Coach Barrow, providing coaching and mentorship to independent dentistry.

The iPad bore

I was actually accused of being an iPad bore yesterday, by a dental team who follow me on Facebook and are getting a bit fed up with my ravings. But its fantastic! Have I mentioned that its fantastic? The non-believers are beginning to get their act together though, after the initial shock of learning that
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referral cards

I’ve always been a great believer in a business card that earns its wages: photograph of the issuer (dentistry is a personality based business) summary of the main outcomes that you deliver usual contact details KEDO and here is a great example from Elliot Stevenson-Smith, principal of Battersea Rise Dental Studios. the first side offering
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the iPad era is upon us

Make no mistake, this changes everything. I’m less than three hours in and simply amazed at the functionality and the scope of apps available. This will change the way we function as individuals and as communities. The world is a different place and if you don’t believe me, go and buy one. Today.

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4 steps to beat the recession

Very interesting and brief interview with Sir Stuart Rose of Marks and Spencer on BBC Breakfast television yesterday morning 26th May 2010. When asked why Marks and Spencer have “beaten the trend” and posted pre tax profits of £632m he replied We have the right products We have the right prices We have the correct
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Dental stock control systems

We are currently listening to our clients tell us how they run their stock control in an attempt to create a brand standard for all. I’m reminded of how much I love working with my clients, especially those with a highly developed sense of humour. So I repeat here, tongue firmly in cheek. my favourite
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Lets help Dentinal Tubules to get to 2000 members

Dentinal Tubules 24 May at 08:51 Reply For all friends who have supported us by joining our site at www.dentinaltubules.com, we are very grateful. We are very passionate about sharing dental knowledge, information and ideas. We continue to ask for your support to make the best online dental community. So please do go to www.dentinaltubules.com
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so I emailed my personal assistant on Sunday lunchtime…

and said: “I’m drowning in paperwork and “stuff” – any chance we could meet in Exeter tomorrow on my way through to Manchester?” and she emailed back: “1400 tomorrow will be fine. See you then and I’ll bring one of these with me…” which comes under the genre of: “No problem, leave it with me,
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and just when you thought I’d sold my soul to the NHS

Here I am working – working in partnership with Practice Pan to promote an evening for those considering a move from NHS to private dentistry. They tell me that ticket sales in Manchester and Windsor are exceptional – come on Birmingham, catch up. Yes – its possible – you can spend Tuesday working with 35
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GDP-UK Friday morning

OK team – good feedback. I just got mightily irritated yesterday afternoon. What with? GDP-UK forum members, many of whom I have never met, who seem to have an inside track on my business philosophy, my ethics, my track record as a trainer, coach and consultant, my personal lifestyle, how many holidays I take, the
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