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Do your treatment plans end up in the bin?
A new client recently asked me to review one of their treatment plans - it was awful. At this point, may I remind you of the Paddi Lund...

Chris Barrow
Apr 19, 20232 min read


The changing expectations of young ortho patients and their parents - a free webinar
A free webinar and the latest in the Align Digital Excellence Series. Wednesday 17 May, 2023 7:30 pm CEST (6:30pm UK time) Duration 90...

Chris Barrow
Apr 18, 20232 min read


The BUPA sales - golden geese or dead ducks?
Over the weekend I’ve been getting messages and emails from both clients and the wider dental landscape, asking my opinion on individual...

Chris Barrow
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Lower interest rates - how will that affect dentistry? A guest post by Dr. Julian Perry
The IMF are predicting a lowering of interest rates mid to end of 2023. How will that impact the dental profession? Lowering interest...

Chris Barrow
Apr 14, 20232 min read


Where are we going - a guest post by Dr. John Willmott
Where are we going? In the early ‘80s I was heading for an LDC meeting, ready for trouble. There was an agenda item that evening with a...

Chris Barrow
Apr 13, 20234 min read


Conflict tips - a guest post by Lisa Bainham
Conflict Tips! Even the word “conflict” can summon up a dread and cause our emotions to knot up a feeling of worry and fear of us having...

Chris Barrow
Apr 12, 20233 min read


Clarity, Confidence & Compassion
"A few days ago Chris, I read your daily blog, as I do every morning, and in it you said “it can be a good idea to wear a suit of armour...

Chris Barrow
Apr 6, 20232 min read


How to start a brand new dental clinic and prosper from day one - an interview with Chris Ball
In this month’s podcast we interview Chris Ball - Co-Founder of a super-successful private squat in Preston, Lancashire - Dentistry by...

Chris Barrow
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Employee benefits in modern independent mixed and private owner-managed dental practices
Whatever the reasons for the current labour shortage in dentistry (Brexit, Covid, comparative pay, cost of living, working conditions)...

Chris Barrow
Apr 4, 20231 min read


The Pilgrim's Progress
From 1963 to 1970 I attended Burnage Grammar School in South Manchester (which became "comprehensive" Burnage High School half way...

Chris Barrow
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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