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.

It has taken me until 10.30am this morning to feel as if I am at the start line for the day – that’s very unusual for someone who is usually sat in front of a laptop at 6.00am, answering the first emails. That’s due in large measure to Air South West, one of whose aircraft
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It could have been any Hilton hotel – I’ve been travelling for hours after a busy workshop, I’m tired and I have to wait 15 minutes to check in. My room is on the 5th floor – right at the end of the corridor – so I drag my bags to the lift, along the
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Tuesday morning in Belfast, after a superb day with David Horobin and his team at his Chapel Road Orthodontic Practice in Bexley Heath, South East London. I flew from Newquay to Gatwick on Sunday evening and arrived at the airport to be picked up and driven in style (BMW 5 series) by Steve, husband of
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Question from a client yesterday about dental practice web site design. I still Google around towns I visit and find web sites that talk about: How well qualified the principal and associates are; How advanced their post-graduate clinical courses have been; How clever the equipment is and How much they know about teeth and gums
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Question from a client yesterday about dental practice web site design.I still Google around towns I visit and find web sites that talk about: How well qualified the principal and associates are; How advanced their post-graduate clinical courses have been; How clever the equipment is and How much they know about teeth and gums (page
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On our monthly bridge call last night, I was asked this question: “Chris – it takes you a year to deliver your coaching programme – but if you only had one minute to pass on some advice, what would be the things I have to get THE MOST right if I am to succeed?” Great
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On our monthly bridge call last night, I was asked this question: “Chris – it takes you a year to deliver your coaching programme – but if you only had one minute to pass on some advice, what would be the things I have to get THE MOST right if I am to succeed?” Great
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Here I am having fun with Dr. David Cohen and Nurse Danielle Castle at The Malt House in Salford, to whom I was referred with my “hot molar”. Customer Service – 10/10 The Patient Journey – 10/10 Danielle’s skills as a nurse and carer – 10/10 David’s skill as a specilaist endodontist – 10/10 Suzie’s
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So I read in yesterday’s Daily Mail (at my hotel) that winner Paul Potts intends to invest some of his £100,000 in a smile makeover. http://talent.itv.com/page.asp?partid=355 And I wondered how many of you will have contacted him this week to offer a consultation? If he opened his mouth to smile you would see that he
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So I read in yesterday’s Daily Mail (at my hotel) that winner Paul Potts intends to invest some of his £100,000 in a smile makeover. http://talent.itv.com/page.asp?partid=355 And I wondered how many of you will have contacted him this week to offer a consultation? If he opened his mouth to smile you would see that he
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