This book was published in 1969 and described as inheriting the character but not the anatomy from Samson’s (pictured left) 1931 book “Progressive Practice”. All I am going to say much about either book is that, although dated in some ways, much of their teaching is as relevant today as it was when they firstContinue reading “The Weekend Read – The Management of Dental Practice by Edward Samson”
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The Weekend Read – Legacy by James Kerr
Published three years before the All Blacks won their second Rugby Union World Cup Final this is a fascinating book about the culture of a great team. The lessons are applicable to every team whether they be in sport or business. It starts when things were not going so well for New Zealand, in 2004Continue reading “The Weekend Read – Legacy by James Kerr”
Desert Island Discs – John Timpson
I am a great fan of Desert Island Discs, it’s required listening – usually via the podcast. I was lucky enough to meet its creator Roy Plomley more than 35 years ago and found him to be as urbane and charming in the flesh as he sounded on air. A great man for asking questionsContinue reading “Desert Island Discs – John Timpson”
Never Too Big To Stock Shelves – Guest Blog
This is from the two pint chicken blog Monday evenings are generally quiet in my local supermarket. Yesterday evening I nipped round the shop and soon filled my basket. When I got to the checkouts there were queues – not unusual in a big city but unusual even on busy days here. Customers were lookingContinue reading “Never Too Big To Stock Shelves – Guest Blog”
Lefsetz on Founders
From The Lefsetz Letter – March 13th. I don’t always agree with what Bob Lefsetz writes but I enjoy what he says and usually the way that he says it. Founders Don’t take no for an answer. But when their product is in the marketplace to no acclaim, to little adoption, they pivot. He whoContinue reading “Lefsetz on Founders”
NASDAL results show growth in private practice profits.
NASDAL – the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers – today released their analysis of client figures for the year ending April 2015. Full report in Dentistry Online here. Key points are: The UK dental market has continued to grow at a rate of around 4.4% with relatively unchanged costs and a prolongedContinue reading “NASDAL results show growth in private practice profits.”
Modern? Yes. Better? I don’t think so.
I had a great day with the dentists from Edinburgh Dental Studio on Monday. This story was told to me by one of principal Graeme Smart’s associates. She and her partner are looking to buy a house at the moment and had been looking on a particular estate agent’s website at properties in their priceContinue reading “Modern? Yes. Better? I don’t think so.”
Chasing the silver pound.
An article in The Economist, “Shades of grey” (it doesn’t say how many) examines the lot of today’s pensioners with their predecessors and, possibly, their successors. A few highlights: In 2000-2014 spending on restaurants by the over 75s rose twice as fast as the under 30s. For cinema & theatre tickets it rose five timesContinue reading “Chasing the silver pound.”
Slight Edge Habits
From The Slight Edge a new book by Jeff Olsen in which he talks about how to gain, you’ve guessed it, The Slight Edge by using incremental actions and daily gains rather than world shattering leaps or a quick fix. Worth printing and sticking on your wall – where you can see it. Show Up.Continue reading “Slight Edge Habits”
Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics – Guest Blog from Harry Singh
Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics Although frown lines and crow’s feet are natural signs of ageing, some patients may want to eradicate them. With this in mind, this piece will consider the role of wrinkle relaxing injections, describing their benefits and presenting an overview of their clinical use. ‘What do you think I need, Doctor?’Continue reading “Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics – Guest Blog from Harry Singh”
The Incisal Edge 