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.

Breakfast on Wigmore Street

Originally uploaded by coachbarrow Looking forward to presenting the Patient Journey day at Chandos House – it will be good to be in front of a crowd again after nearly two months off speaking in public. By the way – to settle a point raised by some readers – I am still accepting speaking assignments
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Feedback – always welcome

This comment on the blog this morning caught my eye: “Yeh Chris, Go Chris, You’re the greatest Chris” Whats the matter with all you saps? Don’t you realise Mr Barrow is now in competition with you!! Thats right , he’s after your patients, your associates, your team and your profits. And because all you mugs
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Happy birthday Mr. Grumpy…..

I thought I would share with you the opening of an article I wrote for Dentistry this morning – you’ll have to wait for the main article for the “ten tips” but the thoughts on the day were worth sharing. I’ve pootled around my desk this morning, enjoyed 45 minutes on a cross trainer at
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Sainsbury dental?

My thanks to reader Dr Alex Jones, who brings the following to my attention (via his iphone – how cool is that?). Dentist to open at supermarket checkout The Times reports on a new dental service soon to be found next to the checkout at your local Sainsbury’s. An “in-store” private dental surgery will open
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Weekly reflection

Here’s a 9-minute video blog of my ramblings if you have the time: Click here to watch from an RSS feed

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Calling an amnesty

We read that 50% of the population never visit a dentist – and I wonder how many of them are simply afraid that, if they show up, they will be lectured to, ridiculed and HURT? Let’s face it, a dental practice is not perceived as a fun place to visit. Julie Webster, practice manager at
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Walk away

There is a moment when you have been working hard for a few days – totally focused and getting through all the difficult tasks – and the moment arrives. Burned out. Staring at the computer screen with a fuzzy feeling in the head. Unable to focus, concentrate or prioritise. Shoving paper around the desk aimlessly.
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Getting organised

Back in Cornwall this morning for the first time in 8 days – why is it that the mail just accumulates and we have to invest (in my case) 90/120 minutes in just getting organised? I have to admit to obsessiveness in this department – I walked into my home office last night to find
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Working hard

Its rather perverse that I find myself writing an apologetic post at 6.00 am, to say “sorry” because I’ve been too busy to write posts the last couple of days. This blogging can be addictive. A fascinating day in the City of London yesterday and over to West Yorkshire today – I’ll update you as
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