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Hitting the target
If you have followed my articles with some interest, I am sure by now you must have realised how important…
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Keeping a lid on it
Conflict is an inevitable issue which arises within any dental clinic, may it be between staff or with patients. Dealing…
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Brushing up
I’m sure we all need reminders about things from time to time, and denture cleaning is an aspect of dental…
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Sealing the deal
Many articles have been written about aspects of the sale process, but this two-part series identifies the key problems that…
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Restorative abutments in implant dentistry
In the last article we considered abutments, discussing primarily healing abutments, while this time we will focus on restorative abutments.…
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Keeping dental implants healthy
One of the most important factors for long-term success of dental implants is the maintenance of healthy peri-implant tissues. In…
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How can I restore an implant for a single tooth?
Within the restorative part of implant dentistry there is a lot of new terminology with which one has to become…
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Opportunity knocks
In April, change was forced upon us all. For some it was a time of great uncertainty and worry, while…
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Getting patients to work for you
This article is powerful and could make you about £55,000 better off. It focuses on the psychological principle of reciprocity,…
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How to beat the summer blues
Every month I spend a full day on the telephone with my clients – that’s 15 minutes with each of…
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Creating a clear vision
What is the difference between an organisation’s mission and its vision? When asked this, many business professionals, including dentists, find…
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To drill or not to drill
Successful relationships between dentists and patients depend on trust and goodwill. Preserving the rapport is crucial, but the balance within…
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A hairy business
‘I work in a very confined environment,’ I said while explaining my stress to a non-dental friend. ‘Have they given…
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Divide and prosper
You can manage your revenue and costs effectively by using key ratios to monitor them. But to carry out a…
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Reaping the rewards
With so many demands made on a practice budget, it is important that any expenditure you make will benefit your…
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Raising spirits
Being a manager means keeping morale high to increase productivity and job satisfaction. When a manager has been with a…
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Nothing beats good manners
Most receptionists place great value on offering excellent customer care, whilst working in a busy, high-pressure dental reception. However, your…
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Bristol comes out fighting
Bristol is home to one of the smallest dental schools in the UK, a fact its staff and students are…
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Creating a passion for dentistry
Dr David Hornbrook is one of dentistry’s most talented clinicians and has helped thousands of dentists fall back in love…
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