The Dentist CEO Series: Key Insights from Chris Barrow on Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore the Numbers

When it comes to dentistry, many clinicians are deeply passionate about patient care—but far less enthusiastic about financial management. Yet it’s precisely this discomfort with numbers that holds many practices back from reaching their full potential.

That’s exactly why Chris Barrow, one of the UK’s most respected dental business coaches, delivered a no-nonsense, high-impact financial workshop as part of The Dentist CEO series organized by CAPP and powered by Remedico.

If you missed it — you missed something big.

Who Is Chris Barrow?

Often referred to as “Coach Barrow”, Chris has spent over 30 years helping dental professionals build thriving, profitable, and future-proof businesses. A sought-after speaker, writer, and mentor, he’s known for transforming complex business topics into clear, actionable strategies. Whether it’s profitability, leadership, or exit planning—Chris doesn’t just advise; he challenges.

And during this session, he did exactly that.

A Wake-Up Call for Practice Owners

Let’s face it: most dentists didn’t go to dental school to stare at spreadsheets. But as Chris bluntly pointed out, you cannot run a modern dental business with your head in the sand. Financial clarity is not a bonus — it’s a survival tool.

This wasn’t a typical accounting lecture. It was a masterclass in how to actually understand your practice’s performance — what’s working, what’s not, and what to fix before it’s too late.

From the real cost of an empty chair to how pricing mistakes silently eat into your profits, Chris laid out a roadmap to what he calls “Extreme Financial Confidence.” It left no doubt: if you want control, growth, or an eventual exit — you need to know your numbers.

And That’s Just the Beginning…

What made this session so impactful wasn’t just the information — it was the urgency.

The dental market is shifting. Costs are climbing. Margins are tightening. Patients expect more, and so do buyers if you ever plan to sell.

Chris didn’t just share tips — he shared the structure and systems successful practices use every day. Tools, templates, and tactics he uses with real clinics across the UK and Ireland. And he did it all in under an hour.

If you weren’t there, you genuinely missed a chance to rethink the way you run your practice.

Let Technology Help You Get There

Of course, none of these strategies are possible without the right systems in place. Digitization is no longer optional.

To manage your KPIs, daily production, or even team profitability, you need the numbers at your fingertips — and that’s exactly what Remedico.app is built for. From clinical notes to cost tracking, it helps you run a smart, data-driven practice.

📊 Want to see how it works? Book a demo and see how we make financial clarity easy, not overwhelming.

What’s Next?

This webinar was just one from five of The Dentist CEO series — and the upcoming sessions are equally unmissable. Topics include team management, communication, marketing, leadership, and more — all tailored to dental professionals who want to grow beyond the clinical chair.

📅 Don’t miss the next one.

You might not get this chance again.

👉 See the full program and register here