What a week that was !

Most weeks at work are enjoyable but it needs to be said that the last week has been particularly special at Olivers Dental Studio.

Why you ask ?

Well let me tell you last thursday myself and our marketing team headed for London for our first ever visit to the famous Tony Gedge Marketing Pirates of Dentistry Extravaganza at the Russell Hotel . Courtesy of a neighbour we enjoyed discounted first class rail travel to make us feel special . Dental teams from all round the country, most of them big hitters in the dental world of this country, met up for a two day conference.Lectures throughout the two days were of the highest quality from some cutting edge guests including t.v. dentists,American marketing gurus and web star Guy Levine.

Socially it was a buzz as we met some of the dental twitter world and the friendliest most interactive group I have had the pleasure of meeting up with.

A brilliantly energising conference,anybody who hasn't been would be advised to make the effort for next year in Brum.Check Tony Gedge out on twitter @tonygedge and have a bit look at this fella @guylevine and also @LauraHorton1 another star of the show

Cream on the cake time for us - Olivers Dental Studio were voted Best of the Best 2010 by conference goers for our marketing push this year. An honour indeed in such company. Perhaps the only silverware to head Sunderlands way this year as our footy team seem to have lost the plot !

Returning to the studio with an award is just plain great. Particularly when we found the builders were off site and the decorator,well done Tony, was well on his way with a cracking job of our paintwork. The first floor landing here gives you a sneak preview of our new colour scheme,boys blue being dismissed out of hand. Gotta say the girls and Tony have got it right don't you think ?

The next two weeks will see us complete the decoration with a complete re brand of the ground floor and then the new carpets arrive to complete our biggest ever face lift. We are trying our best to get Britain out of recession all by ourselves. In the words of Tony Gedge,vanilla ain't good enough for us we are going knickerbockerglory with hot toffee sauce.

New patients help us keep growing, if you would like to join us as a patient at one of the country's leading centres of dentistry give us a call 0191 5282340. You would be made very welcome !

www.oliverdental.com

Nearly there - exciting times

So this is it folks, the starting gun in December 2009 at the beginning of the most exciting development in 25 years in the life of Olivers Dental Studio - Sunderland.

Our project ....

To provide a dental studio to the people of Sunderland and the surrounding areas as good as any in the country. The expansion will further enhance a multi surgery facility which if I'm honest, is already a source of pride to our team.

Our friend in the digger started an interesting four months with an expansion of the on site parking to allow our patients a more convenient parking experience.

A new roof added to the fun in mid winter with scaffolding and stress for staff and visitors. What is it they say , no pain no gain , glad its done though.

Onwards and upwards, the builders moved inside with the second and third floor revamp progressing at a pace. Two new surgeries, a photographic studio, Botox spa room and lovely patient lounge,all blossoming before our eyes. The loft space was totally revamped and now houses a lovely office space , easing all of our storage problems.

As boss, its clear that the most important decisions of decoration and carpet colour have been stripped from my list of responsibilities by a team of dental nurses whom I suspect, quite rightly, think they know better ! Rumour has it Burgundy carpets are heading my way , should look stunning. Watch this space.

The finishing deadline is rapidly approaching as we await the arrival of a stunning new addition to the dental team in mid February. Lyndsey Adams will be a fantastic addition to our team of dentists, having an award winning track record, we are delighted to have been able to attract her to Olivers.

Lyndsey will be offering all aspects of dental care but has particular interests in replacing lost teeth with implants and high end smile improvement treatments. A Scottish lassie, Lyndsey is married to fellow Scot Neil, a talented veterinary surgeon. She has a lovely nature and will be a great addition to a team focused on making a day at the studio as much fun as possible.

So there you have it, a little taster of the exciting changes nearing completion at Olivers Dental Studio.

It has been a challenge for patients and staff alike but the rewards for our patients should be significant, we are certainly proud of our achievements.

To cap a very exciting time for us our team have just returned from the prestigious Marketing Pirates of Dentistry Conference in London with an award to be proud of. Olivers Dental Studio marketing project was voted Best of the Best 2010 by some of the country's leading dental teams. We met some very talented dental teams and are very grateful of their support.

Keep an eye out for next months blog when a whole new dental facility will be on show. Thank you.