Hot on the heels of the Nursing and midwifery Council warning Nurses and midwives about the use of Facebook and other social media sites, more here, comes a similar message from the British Medical Association, here. Doctors warned over using Facebook By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor Wednesday, 13 July 2011 Doctors should not accept Facebook requestsContinue reading “Dentists – be wary of social media”
Category Archives: Dentistry
How Cavity-Causing Microbes Invade The Heart
More evidence of the links between oral & systemic diseases. If you’re a dental professional why not: Write a press release for your local newspaper? / Radio? /TV? Add a link to your website? Mention in your newsletters? Write to your local GMPs? From How Cavity-Causing Microbes Invade The Heart Scientists have discoveredContinue reading “How Cavity-Causing Microbes Invade The Heart”
Dental practice goodwill on the up in last quarter – NASDA Report
Dental Practice goodwill has risen in the last quarter but not across the board an update from Alan Suggett of UNW. I’m curious how the transfer of CQC registration will affect the speed of future sales – the CQC don’t seem to have thought the practicalities through yet.
“Tales from the Troubleshooter #4”
Firstly all congratulations to Dhru Shah & team at Dentinal Tubules http://www.dentinaltubules.com as they reach their 5,000th subscriber. Here’s the latest piece of mine they have published in which we reach the half way point of Jimmy’s story. You can find it on-line here Tales from The Troubleshooter – Case 1. Jimmy’s story. Part 4.Continue reading ““Tales from the Troubleshooter #4””
“Tales from the Troubleshooter #3”
Recently published on Dentinal Tubules, here’s the third part of Jimmy’s story. Tales from The Troubleshooter – Case 1. Jimmy’s story. Part 3. Are they not buying or are you not selling? The Seven Pillars of Dental Practice Management© are: Vision Financial Controls Sales Marketing People Environment Systems We’re back on track and dealing withContinue reading ““Tales from the Troubleshooter #3””
Help Make Dental History, UK
A project to build a comprehensive living history of dentistry, the John McLean Archive, is seeking participants from across the UK to help make dental history. Participants are required to participate in the project’s next witness seminar in October; and to take part in an ongoing series of oral history interviews across the UK. TheContinue reading “Help Make Dental History, UK”
The Monday Morning Quote #115
“Dental Protection has been voicing its concerns for some time now that certain aspects of the GDC’s work left a lot to be desired. The Fitness to Practise procedures were a case in point, as recently confirmed by the largely critical CHRE report, while some of the recent policy decisions also suggested a fundamental lackContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #115”
Another good day to bury bad news?
One advantage to the government of the plethora of public holidays is that many people don’t have enough time to watch what’s going on. I am reminded of the words of Jo Moore who sent an email whilst the Twin Towers were alight on Sept 11th 2001, saying that it was a good day toContinue reading “Another good day to bury bad news?”
Practice Managers’ Retreat
A review of the Retreat held in Wydale Hall recently – to reserve your place on the next retreat go Joanna Taylor’s website. Practice Managers’ Retreat Wow, what an amazing two days! Wydale Hall in North Yorkshire is a beautiful 18th century country house set in 14 acres of gardens and woodlands. It is theContinue reading “Practice Managers’ Retreat”
Often quoted but ever read?
The Hippocratic Oath is frequently referred to during discussions about medicine, and by extension dentistry. Portions are quoted but I never knew whether they were taken in or out of context. To my knowledge nobody ever discusses the full words and meaning of the statements, attributed to Hippocrates, some two and a half millennia agoContinue reading “Often quoted but ever read?”
The Incisal Edge 