I need some feedback quickly. I’m working with a client who operates the “HMA” system (healthy mouth assessments) – hygienist sees patient and dentist pops in to assess – you know the gig. Question – what’s the optimum time for the hygiene appointment? 20 minutes nurse assisted? 30 minutes? 40 minutes? 45 minutes? There seem
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Here is a link to the latest Bridge2Aid newsletter where you can read about the latest developments of this incredible charity. I think we can all do with some good news! B2AFeb2011-NewsFINAL by on Scribd
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January DBC Prizewinner: Alastair Kennedy – iPod shuffle Gaskell Avenue Dental Practice Where are you based? I am based in Knutsford, Cheshire. I studied dentistry at Manchester, graduating in, and practicing since 1979. How did you first hear about Chris Barrow? Chris did an entertaining evening for Phil Broughton at The Mall in
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Question: Would you offer a lifetime warranty on some of your work (free repairs) PROVIDED patients turned up for their hygiene and check-ups on time and in a regular fashion? I’m thinking of ways to lock in patient loyalty – and also patient attendance when we have snow, super-moons, sunspots and all the other excuses.
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January DBC Prizewinner: Shaid Hussain – iPod Nano Dentistry student at Peninsula College of Dentistry How did you first come across the Dental Business Club website? I am a third year student based at the Peninsula College of Dentistry in Plymouth. It was while I served on the BDA student executive that I first
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The following is an excerpt from Sital Ruparelia’s latest newsletter INSIGHT “Life is a series of mountains, valleys and missiles” This is a lesson I learned from my first Business Coach, Chris Barrow To paraphrase Chris: Mountains: Are the moments when we feel on top of the world. When everything is going really well. –
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It can just take one person to make or break your business and very often that person is answering your phone and/or manning your front desk. Take my check in experience at The Mount Somerset Hotel – 21:30 last night I arrive after an evening presentation to Lloyds/TSB customers in nearby Taunton. It’s dark and one
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I’m looking for some guidance on how Clinical Dental Technicians are paid if they are hired as self-employed sub-contractors inside a dental practice. Similar to an associate contract but different. If anyone has experience of this could you share on this blog or email me direct at coachbarrow@me.com.
I arrive at The Hilton Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh late on Tuesday night for my first stay in over 9 months. I check out on Wednesday morning and, as I’m at the front desk, a tap on the shoulder. The head concierge. “Morning Mr Barrow, nice to see you back with us, would you like
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