You are invited to take part in the Dental Project: Malawi In association with Dentaid, a group of passionate dental professionals are going to Malawi in July 2013 to install dental equipment, provide dental care, and deliver workshops to the communities. You can help us in THREE ways: 1. To deliver the best possible careContinue reading “Dental Project: Malawi”
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The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #13
(The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime a reference to Colin Douglas’s book) An interesting article from The Daily Wail except that a Google search shows that it isn’t exactly new news. A new gel that dissolves tooth decay could provide an alternative to the dentist’s drill. The gel, made from a compound found in the fruitContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #13”
BDA issues new dental public health warning
BDA issues new dental public health warning A Government commitment to improve the oral health of the youngest children could be jeopardised if the shortfall in the dental public health workforce is not addressed, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned. Despite previous assurances that the many gaps in the Consultant in Dental Public HealthContinue reading “BDA issues new dental public health warning”
The Monday Morning Quote #215
“Being human always points, and is directed, to something or someone – other than oneself – be it a meaning to fulfill or another human being to encounter. The more one forgets himself – by giving himself to a cause or to another person to love – the more human he is.” Viktor Frankl
The Monday Morning Quote #214
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill
The Monday Morning Quote #213
“If your happiness depends on what someone else does, I guess you do have a problem.” Richard Bach Illusions. Thanks to my friend Dixie Gillaspie
Two sides of customer service.
Four tales from customer services and attitudes during the past 10 days. It won’t come as any surprise that the two negative reports are from banks. Let’s start with good reports. First Fellowes. The website of Fellowes says that they have been making “Quality Office Products since 1917”. They are a US based company whoseContinue reading “Two sides of customer service.”
Protest and dance now – see you at The BDA?
I was inspired by this film of customers protesting about Spanish banks by doing a flashmob Flamenco. it got me wondering whether we should try something at the BDA conference next week when Earl Howe stands up to deliver the usual platitudes about commitment to the NHS and how wonderful the next new contractContinue reading “Protest and dance now – see you at The BDA?”
Foundation Dentist Places – Please Sign The Petition
The below is “lifted” from GDPUK. I am pleased to share it here. The situation is deplorable please sign the petition. epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/40302 Hello everyone! Wanted to post a message regarding something a few of us have been working on at the BDA with regards to Young Dentists and how available training posts have been affectedContinue reading “Foundation Dentist Places – Please Sign The Petition”
Mediocre companies have teams, great companies have tribes
Great post & cartoon from Hugh MacLeod at Gaping Void Go Team Go! Sounds good, but like a sports club, teams come together for a common goal – to win. But you know that winning isn’t everything, right? Tribes come together around common beliefs. Great companies know this. Their tribe is not just about winning. Continue reading “Mediocre companies have teams, great companies have tribes”
The Incisal Edge 