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Why being a dentist today means running a tech, media and sales-driven company
Dentistry is no longer just dentistry – it’s leadership, strategy and entrepreneurship Michel Gerber, in the 1990's, suggested that you...
Chris Barrow
10 hours ago1 min read
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Conversations with Chris — Paige Abbs, Woodborough House
In this episode I’m joined by Paige Abbs , Practice Manager at Woodborough House Dental Practice  in Pangbourne, Berkshire. Paige...
Chris Barrow
1 day ago2 min read
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Walk for change: The Mouth Cancer Foundation 20-Year Anniversary Walk
On Saturday 20 September 2025 , hundreds of people will gather at Old Deer Park, London , to mark a milestone—the 20-year anniversary of...
Chris Barrow
2 days ago1 min read
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Digital transformation in dentistry: how to future-proof your practice and accelerate growth
Unlock the Full Potential of Digital Dentistry – Accelerate Your Practice A 2-day online conference on digital transformation Are you...
Chris Barrow
3 days ago2 min read
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The five resources every practice needs to thrive in 2026
Are you ready for the five resources that will shape your practice’s future? Which resources will make or break your practice in 2026?...
Chris Barrow
6 days ago1 min read
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When class lines blur: Rethinking wealth, priorities, and patient choices in modern dentistry
Why assumptions about who can afford private dentistry are breaking down Two stories on the same day. Story 1 Source: Sky News A family...
Chris Barrow
Aug 141 min read
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The real reason your job ads aren't working (and what actually attracts great team members)
It's Mark Topley's birthday today - and here's a guest post from him! If you're reading this, chances are you've got unfilled vacancies...
Chris Barrow
Aug 133 min read
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If a furniture store can measure performance, your dental practice can too
There is no performance without accountability, and no accountability without measurement Quite a few months ago we ordered a small...
Chris Barrow
Aug 121 min read
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How four chairs running full-time transformed our private gross and boosted EBITDA
Here's the kind of email I love to read - it's a real client, real numbers. "Today all 4 surgeries used. myself, new associate - still...
Chris Barrow
Aug 111 min read
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Honour a life you remember, with a memorial keepsake in support of the Mouth Cancer Foundation
IN LOVING MEMORY – MEMORIAL KEEPSAKE The Hills Family Challenge is aiming to raise £20k for 20 years of the Mouth Cancer Foundation...
Chris Barrow
Aug 82 min read
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