S5 E3: Expanding beyond the dental surgery with John Lewis
May 20, 2024
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Join Josh & Julia as they chat with John Lewis, a dental practitioner and CQC Specialist Advisor, about teamwork, charity work, and optimizing dental teams. Discover John's journey in dentistry, from practice ownership to efficiency enhancements with therapists and nurses. Gain insights into practice inspections, community support, and the challenges of rural recruitment in dentistry.
John Lewis emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration for successful dental practice management.
Lewis highlights the significance of engaging with the community and utilizing the full skill set of the dental team for practice excellence.
Deep dives
Unexpected Path into Dentistry
John Lewis shares his unexpected journey into dentistry, revealing that it was a chance encounter with a careers advisor that led him to pursue dentistry instead of his initial interest in medicine. Despite the lack of thorough research he had done, Lewis embraced dentistry as a career path and found success in the field.
Journey to Practice Ownership
Lewis recounts the pivotal moment when he decided to open his practice after a breakup and a sailing trip that inspired him to establish his dental practice. Over the years, he navigated financial challenges, ultimately purchasing and expanding his practice, envisioning a comprehensive dental facility that caters to the community's needs.
Practice Growth and Success
Through strategic vision and a team-based approach, Lewis transformed his practice into a thriving establishment with multiple dentists and specialists. He emphasizes the importance of setting high standards, fostering innovation, and engaging with the community through various initiatives to ensure the practice's growth and success.
Importance of Team Utilization and Community Engagement
Lewis highlights the significance of utilizing the full skill set of the dental team, including therapists and treatment coordinators, to enhance patient care and practice efficiency. By engaging with the community, sponsoring local events, and fostering strong team dynamics, Lewis emphasizes the role of teamwork and community involvement in achieving practice excellence.
Expand beyond the dental surgery with John Lewis in this week’s episode of The Eastman Dental Podcast. Join Josh & Julia as they delve into a captivating conversation with John, a general dental practitioner, practice owner, and CQC Specialist Advisor. Through insightful discussion, John shares the key to his successful practice, emphasising the vital role of teamwork and collaboration. Beyond his practice, John extends his expertise as a Trustee for the charity ConfiDental. Tune in to hear John share his wealth of knowledge, offering invaluable advice on optimising dental teams and ensuring good dental practice.