Pharmacists – another endangered species?

The Minister for Community and Social Care (Alistair Burt) spoke in Parliament on 24 May 2016 a few days before he silver tongued the BDA conference with similar words after which I wrote, “Much of his speech we have heard before and it did little to convince me that (NHS) dentistry is anything other thanContinue reading “Pharmacists – another endangered species?”

The Monday Morning Quote #388

“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labour and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determineContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #388”

Today’s Twitter Rules by Bob Lefsetz

Bob Lefsetz writes the Lefsetz Lettter (compulsive reading for we ageing music fans). Famous for being beholden to no one and speaking the truth, Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, copy protection, pricing and the music itself.Never boring, always entertaining, Bob’s insights are fueled by his stintContinue reading “Today’s Twitter Rules by Bob Lefsetz”

I wonder what they would have made of my Social Media profile?

In August 1978 I started my first “proper” job. By proper I mean a job that meant I had satisfied my university examiners and was fit to be registered with the GDC. The interview process was a bit of a cattle market with all the candidates for dental house officer posts at The London HospitalContinue reading “I wonder what they would have made of my Social Media profile?”

The Incisal Edge Podcast – Alun Rees talks to Sandeep Senghera

Dr Sandeep Senghera is the founder of ToothPick.com which is now under the umbrella of WhatClinic.com giving him responsibility for their Dental operations worldwide. A persuasive and passionate speaker, he obviously believes completely in technology being at the front of dental customer service – and after a couple of hours in his company I can’tContinue reading “The Incisal Edge Podcast – Alun Rees talks to Sandeep Senghera”

Chris Baker on the Dummies Guide to Facebook Advertising

From Dentistry Are you thinking of dipping your toe in Facebook advertising? Chris Baker explains the ins and outs. I imagine many of you have a practice Facebook page and regularly post interesting and engaging content. If you do that’s great but even if you don’t that doesn’t mean you cannot take advantage of Facebook advertising.Continue reading “Chris Baker on the Dummies Guide to Facebook Advertising”

Twitter algorithms – is it me?

Wikipedia tells me: In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm (i/ˈælɡərɪðəm/ AL-gə-ri-dhəm) is a self-contained step-by-step set of operations to be performed. Algorithms perform calculation, data processing, and/or automated reasoning tasks. I understand that in marketing algorithms are used to suggest what you might like based on what you have liked. So far so good.Continue reading “Twitter algorithms – is it me?”