The photograph above is of the entrance tunnel to the exhibition hall, I heard it called disturbing, weird, uncomfortable and off putting. It reminded me of an 80s pop music video with something of David Bowie’s Stage about it. On my second day I enjoyed several successful meetings and had some time to catch upContinue reading “Dental Showcase Day 2”
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Dental Showcase Day 1
A few thoughts after what seemed to be a very quiet day at BDIA Dental Showcase at the NEC. It seems that Day 1 is “buyers’ day”, several people told me that they had met with customers who had come prepared with a shopping list and placed big orders. Day 2 is “Team Day” whenContinue reading “Dental Showcase Day 1”
Narcissistic leaders – who do you know who fits the bill?
From “The Conversation.com” piece, “The appeal of narcissistic leaders is also their downfall“. It left me thinking about those I have trusted, why I have trusted them, which have disappointed me and how quickly. (why is that Tony Blair is the first person to come to mind I wonder?). “From the sports field to theContinue reading “Narcissistic leaders – who do you know who fits the bill?”
Dentistry, Dermatology, what’s next?
I was the first born and studied Dentistry, my brother born 4 years later became a Dermatologist. I have wondered if there had been any more children they would have had to take up Endocrinology and ENT to keep the alphabetical order. So I have had more than a passing interest in “Skins” and haveContinue reading “Dentistry, Dermatology, what’s next?”
The Monday Morning Quote #340 – Thomas Leonard October #3
“Focusing on the problem reinforces it. Focus on the results; problems will take care of themselves.” Thomas Leonard
Dentaid helps (and seeks help) in Calais refugee camps
A team of volunteers is heading to the refugee camps in Calais tomorrow to provide emergency dentistry for people who have fled war and persecution. Dentaid has provided a DentaidBox, equipment and advice to Kiran Ismail, a Manchester pharmacist who is leading a team of dentists and healthcare professionals in Calais. The team is settingContinue reading “Dentaid helps (and seeks help) in Calais refugee camps”
Bitter Pill for Sugar Tax
Dr No has his doubts about the taxing of sugar and everything that is “bad” for us and also about the current government’s willingness to interfere with big business. Tax it..is life really that simple? Britain and sugar go back a long way, and the history is not that glorious. Sugar, or white gold asContinue reading “Bitter Pill for Sugar Tax”
The Monday Morning Quote #339 – Thomas Leonard October #2
“Simplify Everything. Abandoning the Non-Essentials leaves more room for you to Attract.” Thomas Leonard
The Monday Morning Quote #338 – Thomas Leonard October #1
Can’t be complacent…
From the RBS Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief. Link. The UK is enjoying its third-longest run of growth since the 1950s. 350,000 more people are in work today than a year ago. Unemployment is close to pre-recession levels. Real wages are rising. Corporate profits are as strong as at any time since the 1990s, at leastContinue reading “Can’t be complacent…”
The Incisal Edge 