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Mark Hassed 16/12/25 Mark Hassed 16/12/25

Asymptomatic cracked tooth

What do you do if you discover an unexpected crack in a tooth?

Mark Hassed 8/12/25 Mark Hassed 8/12/25

It’s possible that you have been undercharging.

Mark Hassed 1/12/25 Mark Hassed 1/12/25

Treatment discussion need to be short. Really short.

Mark Hassed 5/11/25 Mark Hassed 5/11/25

Problems will happen. It’s how you deal with them that makes all the difference.

Mark Hassed 23/9/25 Mark Hassed 23/9/25

Dental school teaches you how to fix teeth but doesn’t teach you how to run a profitable business.

Mark Hassed 10/9/25 Mark Hassed 10/9/25

Staff need to be trained to all give the same treatment explanations to patients.

Mark Hassed 2/9/25 Mark Hassed 2/9/25

Understaffing is extremely common and has a huge negative impact on productivity.

Mark Hassed 26/8/25 Mark Hassed 26/8/25

The first few years after graduation are difficult. Here are some suggestions to help you.

Mark Hassed 19/8/25 Mark Hassed 19/8/25

Never pressure patients into treatment. It is counter-productive and dangerous.