I often get asked about standard pay rates for various roles within the dental team across the UK regions. Here are some answers that I’ve come across recently for hygienists which may be of interest. I’d love to hear what you think of these numbers; whether you agree with them or not. Self employed    Per
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You will recall that I recently wrote about KEDO referral cards. In case you have been in a cave, KEDO means “knock ’em dead offer” and the idea was to create a reply-paid postcard that would be distributed to your existing clients for their own use and also to pass on to family, friends and
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Many thanks to Alex Jones and the team at Penistone for permission to share this with you. Penistone Dental

Hi Chris, I just wanted to share this with you: I ordered a personalised calendar for my daughter last week and received a 2007 calendar. I sent a polite note to their customer services asking for a 2011 calendar and this is the response I received today…. With regards to the calendar, it was made
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I read this blog by Seth Godin and it really struck a chord with me, so I’m sharing it here for you in its entirity to read and reflect on. Where do ideas come from? Ideas don’t come from watching television Ideas sometimes come from listening to a lecture Ideas often come while reading a book
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If you follow my Facebook site you will know that I enjoyed a reunion last night with Jo Topley (Bridge2Aid) and Grace Godfrey (practice manager for Hope Dental Centre) both visiting from Tanzania. Annie and I had the good fortune to meet with them both three years ago when we first visited Mwanza and fell
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As Christmas approaches I am nearing the end of three months of relentless travelling around the UK and Eire, speaking to audiences, listening to clients and in conversation with those who can influence the future. If you have been following the ezine, the blog and the social media streams you will know how mad and
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Associate required, capable of providing implant treatment including sinus lifts, advance grafting, also full-mouth rehabilitation/cosmetic cases. Position on case to case basis. Location west form Birmingham, M54. Apply to coachbarrow@me.com

In the vein of branding and marketing, how do you thank your cusomers and strategic alliance partners? Here is one idea: Welcome to ChampagneBox.co.uk. We hope you will take the opportunity to browse around our new site and check out our great range of Champagnes, Mini Champagnes, Champagne Gifts and Hand-made Chocolates. We have champagne in all price ranges
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8 LOGICAL STEPS OF BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL DENTAL PRACTICE. 8 experts share their tips on what to do – and what not to do to build your practice as a business. * Business planning and leadership * Brand creation and a branded experience * Architectural design and planning the best dental practice * Deploying social
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