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 Australian Diary – Millennial village

This area of Sydney – Zetland – seems to be a collection of steel and glass residential tower blocks, housing a population of Millennials who clearly don’t believe in cooking at home. Admittedly, as my body clock has been cast adrift from it’s usually predictable mooring, I find myself dining at 17:30 in Lucio Pizzeria,
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G’Day – my first day in Australia

A very good afternoon from my apartment in Zetland, a southern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where I’ll be based until Monday next. My 21+ hours in the air with Emirates passed comfortably enough, in spite of a 2-hour delay in Dubai whilst a passenger with health problems was treated. One of the
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Why blog? What to blog about? Two new examples of excellent dental blog posts

Over the last 48 hours I’ve been asked to comment on two new dental practice blog posts, both written by team members. My feedback was that they were wonderful because: they weren’t directly about BDS – boring dental stuff; they were authentic and full of human interest; they were well written. Here they are: https://www.christchurchdental.co.uk/too-busy-being-busy/
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Smart Dental Compliance and Training

I’m frequently contacted by people who have products and services of relevance to my clients. For over 20+ years I have maintained a policy that I do not accept introducers fees or commissions – I simply broadcast and comment on good ideas. When it comes to dental business needing attention, Smart Dental Compliance & Training
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Why a workshop is of little use unless it is part of a sustainable programme

Today I’m just alongside Dublin Airport, working with 8 ortho practices on their 2019 marketing plans. I’ll be focusing on internal marketing via word of mouth and digital recommendation. I’ll be showcasing real-life examples from my client base and sharing success stories. One case study is worth a thousand words of theory. Just like one
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