Just back from The Private Dentistry Awards
Chris | November 7, 2009
Where my biggest thrill was the announcement that Ollie and Darsh had been voted “most attractive practice”.
The team have worked so hard this last year and I admit to having a wee tear in my eye as they climbed on to that stage and as my friend Daz Singh said a few words of thanks.
Having attended such functions for some time now, I think that when the full list of winners is announced/published, there will be some raised eyebrows.
There was a clear indication that the judges have rewarded not just innovation but especially those practices that seem to have torn up the rule book and reinvented themselves and the way that dentistry is delivered.
The choice of Bob Khanna as ‘dentist of the year’ will be received with probably the same mixed feelings as one of my own presentations.
“Dr Bob” is just like me – the feedback sheets need only have two boxes – “love” and “hate” – but whichever choice you make, you cannot deny that we both shake things up.
I have nothing but admiration for his drive, his enthusiasm, his ability to innovate and to build on his own unique abilities.
Bob’s “victory” and his Elvis-like ascension to the stage were certainly discussed at the after-dinner drinks party with as much gusto as the unconfirmed “breaking news” that James Hull had been sacked from his own company the previous Wednesday.
We live in changing times.
Congratulations not just to all the winners but to every practice short-listed – and to FMC for a brilliantly managed event – now my personal favourite of the year.
HAS JAMES HULL REALLY BEEN SACKED? I HEARD IT WAS DUE TO ACCOUNTING FRAUD- THEY APPARENTLY HAVE A NEW GUY WHO IS FAMOUS- ROBIN PUGH- SUPPOSED TO BE A RUTHLESS MAN- MAYBE NOT WHAT DENTISTRY NEEDS!!!
yes james hull has been sacked- article in Sunday Times today (see it online)- i personally doubt it would be just him who should be put under the spotlight for expenses/accounting- i would think there are others involved in the company – maybe he is being made a scape goat??
There was going to be a merger with James Hull and another corporate- but i doubt it will go ahead once the accounts are inspected carefully!
In my opinion J D Hull associates have made an absolute mess of the practices they have bought. My colleague worked for one of them, and they turned it from a thriving classy practice to a heap of junk within 6 months- and this is the story and vibe i get from all the dentists i meet who work for them. They clearly dont have a great sense on how to make a dental practice successful- maybe that is why many of the directors have gone. It sayd on the internet that the company is for sale- Who on earth would buy it- damaged goods run by monkeys!!!
In my opinion J D Hull associates have made an absolute mess of the practices they have bought. My colleague worked for one of them, and they turned it from a thriving classy practice to a heap of junk within 6 months- and this is the story and vibe i get from all the dentists i meet who work for them. They clearly dont have a great sense on how to make a dental practice successful- maybe that is why many of the directors have gone. It sayd on the internet that the company is for sale- Who on earth would buy it- damaged goods !!!