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Dentistry that’s good for your team, is great for business.
Dentistry that’s good for your team, is great for business.
Whether you realise it or not, the dental access crisis is affecting your business. It’s impacting your team, their…
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Dr Chris Ball shared thisTo be frank, this patient had given up. He’d resigned himself to a future life with dentures. He’d told himself he’d never be able to chew properly, or smile confidently. So when he first attended Dentistry by Cure Clinics, we took the time to listen to his worries, concerns and expectations. It wasn’t belly up and open wide. We talked about his short and longer term goals and importantly- budget. We worked with him to make his treatment and care fit his needs and affordability. This is the impact of stabilisation care- powered by digital workflows and 3D printing. This phase was executed using in-practice crown and bridge fabrication using SprintRay Inc. technology to keep his costs realistic and outcomes enviable. The goals were simple- stabilise his dental health, get his gums healthier- restore critical missing front teeth and build back his confidence to smile 😃 We’ve absolutely set this patient up for longer term goals- implant solutions for missing teeth, and in time, a transition to definitive ceramic materials. When you focus on working with the patient, getting them in the driving seat but managing their expectations- outcomes like this become the norm.
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Dr Chris Ball shared thisThis patient had lacked confidence with their smile for years, with missing teeth, discoloured fillings and ill fitting bridgework. He thought his only option was full replacement with dentures to achieve the smile he desired. We started with the end in mind, following tried and tested protocols. Record collection, digital smile design and trial smile approval. Then it was all about execution. Super happy with the outcomes, replacing old school work with minimal invasive dentistry for maximum impact. Accepting new patients and referrals at Dentistry by Cure Clinics. https://lnkd.in/e7vHxXmy
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Dr Chris Ball shared thisReally enjoyed a day trip to BMA house in London last week with my right hand woman, our newly appointed practice manager, Molly-Ann, attending Dentally Live. It’s not often Mol and I get time together to work on the business. So getting a day together, in the glorious sunshine immersed in all things Dentally was a hugely welcomed day. As a business, we’ve partnered with Dentally since day 1. A cloud based PMS with open APIs allowing us to develop a customised tech stack coupled with Stripe and HubSpot. But the world has turned upside down since 2022, and with the advent of AI solutions- I’ve been curious to see what Dentally has in store. It felt like we were at an Apple Product Launch event most of the day 🤣, but hearing other practice owners like David Lewis share stories and insights into their own practices left both Molly and I excited to get back in Practice come Monday morning. Shame the weather meant our train home was delayed 4 hours 🥵🥵and we detoured home via Manchester Piccadilly. Opportunistically also meant I could catch up with Daniel from Medfin. A platform which has drawn the veil back on truely how my practice performs and operates 🤯
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Dr Chris Ball shared thisWe did it! 💥 I’m still on a major high, having finished The IRONMAN Group 70.3 Bolton last weekend. It was easily the most enjoyable sporting experience I’ve had, and the support across the course was phenomenal. Bigger than that, we raised over £9000, with my brother and business partner Michael doubling that to over £18000 raised for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, as part of Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. The biggest fundraiser in the event by a country mile. These funds are going to make a serious difference for cancer patients in Lancashire, and their families. I’ve enjoyed a recovery week, but time to get back at it on the roads, in the pool and on the saddle. I’m already thinking how can we do more for local charities supporting people facing Cancer. Watch this space, new projects coming soon. Big thanks to everyone who’s donated, or supported me on my way to completing an Ironman event. I certainly couldn’t have done it alone ❤️
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Dr Chris Ball reposted thisTomorrow, my brother Dr Chris Ball stands on the start line of Ironman 70.3 Bolton. I still can’t quite believe I’m writing that. He’s gone from having no triathlon experience to taking on a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and half marathon, all in one day, in support of Rosemere Cancer Foundation. More importantly, he’s doing it because our mum is on her own cancer journey, and because Rosemere does such important work for patients and families across Lancashire. I’m enormously proud of him. The hard work, sacrifice and physical challenge are all Chris’s. I don’t want to take anything away from that. But I’ve promised him privately that I’ll match whatever he raises, and I’m sharing that now in the hope it gives one final push to anyone who might be considering donating. Please support him if you can. Chris, you’ve already done something amazing. Tomorrow is just the victory lap, albeit a fairly brutal one. https://lnkd.in/eea_2HXX
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Dr Chris Ball shared thisThat’s it. Training finished, two days to go. This week has been mostly about troughing down as many carbs as I can in anticipation of race day. I’ve gone from complete newbie to standing on the start line of an Ironman 70.3 event. No triathlon experience prior to Sunday. But I’m confident in my training block, and my ability to suffer like a dog. Im absolutely blown away by the support and donations we’ve received in recent weeks, the goal posts have kept moving to reflect the generosity of those who’ve seen my posts, resonated with the story. We’ve surpassed more than we could’ve ever hoped for. There’s still time and opportunity to make a donation. We’re raising funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation who help many cancer patients and their families. If you can donate a little, or a lot- here’s the link— https://lnkd.in/eDquRhpf
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Dr Chris Ball shared thisLast big session here on the SW coast, before my Ironman race next weekend in Bolton. I’ve enjoyed two weeks of great weather in Cornwall, traning most days. Lots of early starts to fit around family life- but truly worth it for views like this of St Michael’s Mount in Marazion. I’m now mega excited for my race next weekend, nerves I’m sure will creep in this next 7 days. But it’s been a privilege to train hard, push my body and mind into doing a new sport (triathlon) for the first time. Injury free (touch wood) is a bonus right now and I’m enjoying the calm before the chaos which is race day. I’ve trained, and racing Bolton 70.3 next weekend to raise awareness and funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation - who support those facing battles with cancer, and their families. A cause very close to my heart, with my mum in the midst of her own battle with Cancer, of an unknown Primary. If you can donate a little, or a lot- every little helps. https://lnkd.in/eDquRhpf
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Dr Chris Ball posted thisThere’s a lot of buzz around longevity in healthcare. Rightly so. I once read a book about functional medicine, which is the cornerstone of longevity. It talked about the 4Ps- personalised, preventative, participatory and predictive pillars of care. Improving healthspan, the years we remain healthy and disease free, not just lifespan. I wonder where dentistry sits on the intersection with longevity medicine. Here in the UK, dentistry seems reactive. Dealing with downstream factors of disease burden. This healthcare model mirrors the state of the public’s oral health. Something acerbated by the access (to dental care) crisis. When I think about healthcare in Dentistry, my immediate thoughts as a clinician are treatment centric- either reactive (to identifying disease), restorative (impact of previous disease) or elective treatment. That needs to change. So given Dentistry tends to always lags behind medicine in terms of innovation in healthcare what does oral longevity look like? I enjoy listening to pioneers like Mark Hyman, MD and Gary Brecka who are challenging how healthcare is delivered.
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Dr Chris Ball shared thisThe majority of my time as a business owner is spent in the business, delivering Clinical Dentistry in my role as Principal Dentist. Right now, patient care is where I add most value to my colleagues, our patient base, and the business itself. It does come with spinning plates though, and most often I find decision making needs to be considered, but speedy. Otherwise I can become a bottle neck. Day to day, most of this happens in between patients and appointments, liaising with our practice manager, or front of house coordinators about patient enquiries, scheduling or governance decisions. The impact? My clinical notes can rack and stack, so come the end of a morning session, or clinical day- work doesn’t stop. Case reviews, lab work, aligner planning or emails are there to be replied too. Too often this disturbs family life and training for an Ironman 😅 Over recent months, I’ve tested several AI tools around clinical record keeping, some industry specific and other broader solutions. Nothing has come close to Dentally AI though. Personally, it’s been a god send. Blending transcription and AI note generation has refined my consultation process entirely. It does the grunt work, where I just, as they say, ‘dot the i’s and cross the t’s.’ The truth of it, and the beta testing has proven, it saves on average 3 minutes every patient interaction. Compound this over the day, weeks and months- I’m able to redirect hours of my time, and more importantly energy. 25 patient interactions a day, means those 3 minute savings stack to over 15 hours a month. Where AI can feel like it risks dehumanising lots of industries and roles, for me, it adds a tonne of humanity back into dentistry. More meaningful interactions, more present and purposeful resulting in happier patients. Happier patients engage and activate higher value treatment plans. Win win. In the coming weeks, I’m going to focus on supporting my wider clinical team to adopt both Dentally AI and Vision. It’s a learning curve, but one I am confident is going to help shape our patient experience for the better in the future. If you want to donate, as I’m raising funds for Rosemere Foundation- here’s the link- https://lnkd.in/eDquRhpf
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Dr Chris Ball liked thisDr Chris Ball liked thisA very proud day. 🎓 I'm incredibly proud to have officially graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Dental Therapy from University of Lancashire. To make the day even more special, I was honoured to receive the Best Dissertation Award. A special thank you to Dr Neil Cook. Your patience, knowledge, and encouragement made a real difference, and it was a privilege to receive this award from you. Considering the challenges of the past year, this recognition means more to me than I can put into words. Alongside the demands of a clinical degree, I spent much of my final year recovering from surgery and navigating the complications of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. There were times when simply getting through the week felt like an achievement, so to have my work recognised in this way is something I will always be incredibly proud of. A huge thank you to my loved ones and to my friend and mentor Ana Belen Fay, whose support helped me through some of the most challenging moments of the degree. Graduation may mark the end of my degree, but it's only the beginning of my career. Here's to whatever comes next! 🦷
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Dr Chris Ball liked thisDr Chris Ball liked thisSo before I’ve even done one race I’ve decided to throw my hat into the next. BIGGER, LONGER, FURTHER, SCARIER!!! The London Bloody Marathon!!!! I’ll be joining my sister @lisakatehealthandfitness on the Sunday to try and raise as much awareness and of course money as possible for the horrendous disease that is MND! I’m sure some of you are aware that my dad was recently diagnosed with this cruel disease and I am trying my best to help in anyway I can. Over the next few months I will sporadically asking you all for as much as you can give. We will be hosting quiz nights, raffles, supper clubs and variety of other stuff to make you part with your hard earned cash. So here’s your notice. Now it’s time for me to get training. Thanks in advance. https://lnkd.in/eWRd-3CHI'm running London Marathon to support people affected by Motor Neurone DiseaseI'm running London Marathon to support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease
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Graduate-entry BDS course following graduation in Biomedical Sciences.
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