How I stay ahead of the curve as a practice owner

Well-prepared for success: Arnold Gangaidzo explains how small, consistent, well-considered moves allow him to stay ahead of the curve.

Arnold Gangaidzo is generous with his time. Dentists are rarely blessed with much of it; practice owners even less so. Nevertheless, he graciously earmarks almost an hour of this precious commodity to discuss the career he cherishes and his evident dedication to mentorship and ‘paying it forward’. 

He is the proud owner of Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, a private practice in Kirkham, which opened its doors in September 2024 – four months ahead of schedule. This early launch speaks volumes about Arnold’s drive and strategic mindset.

In essence, he doesn’t leave things to chance. Every step in his career has been part of a well-crafted plan. His approach? Small, consistent, well-considered moves – always with the bigger picture in mind. His mobile calendar is filled with milestones, large and small. Launching his squat practice was a major one.

‘I like setting big goals and visions. I set January 2025 as the date I would open a dental practice, but it happened in September last year. I like creating challenging targets and then adding mini-goals to that journey. I think that’s how I completed the practice quicker than planned.’

Straight talking

This flair for foresight forms both the foundation of his success and the core of his mentoring. As…