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and that’s the beauty about General reach,” added Setlhare. with vast experience when it comes to
Practice you get to explore all the areas setting up a company and running it
of what Dentistry has to offer. “My Post Dentistry has evolved over the years because for me, previously, I was just
Graduate Diploma has given me an and it continues to do so every day. happy and excited to just see patients
added advantage as my practice sees As a believer of self-development but input from the former makes you
a lot of children who require dental and empowerment, Setlhare is understand the business environment
treatment. I love working with children, therefore regularly attending short better,” explained Setlhare.
it’s always been a passion of mine. So courses to learn about new trends and
your little ones are most welcome at my sharpening her skills. For instance, Although the business is still growing,
Practice,” said Setlhare. tooth replacement is now moving away Setlhare has big dreams and the
from crown and bridge work to now the focus of the business has always been
Setlhare explained that her business is more preferred implants, and she gets towards being socially responsible and
fully self-sponsored and this means she patients who ask about such options. impactful. “I just love people, positive
used her entire life’s savings but she For now she refers those patients but energy, I laugh a lot and always aim to
does not have any regrets, as it is worth in future,she would like to also be make my patients dental experience,
it. To add on, she is also grateful for the able to place implants. According to fun and relaxed. I love kids and believe
financial investment from her husband, Setlhare, teeth whitening is now one of I have a God given talent when dealing
who is also a Director in the business and the big trends, it’s safe when it’s done with them. Am a big believer in basic
assists with business development and by a professional and patient selection oral practices. Brush, floss, rinse,
strategic leadership. “With Covid-19 is absolutely key for good results. regular dental visits and yes avoiding
being our new normal, our clinic set Currently, she cautions patients to too much sugar. Am realistic and
up had to also change starting with our always consult a dental professional respect that not all can afford expensive
reception area which is now adhering who is best positioned to even explain dental care but if we can respect this
to social distancing requirements. This to them what it all entails. This is not basic foundation a lot of oral diseases
now means we encourage patients easy because the world is so far ahead can be prevented. Our clients can still
to come for their appointments as but there is little she can do. look forward to great service going
scheduled to avoid having too many forward. I am also looking forward
people in the Clinic at a given time. “As a new entrepreneur, I am still finding to my own personal growth as well
We keep registers of all who access our my way as well. I found that developing - sharpening my skills. Dentistry is
clinic and we record temperature and a business strategy has really helped to all in the hands, so precision is key,”
we provide sanitizers as instructed. We create some certainty and direction for concluded Setlhare.
have also started being more active on me. The strategy has helped pave a way
our Social Media platforms so that we forward for the business. I would advise
are able to increase our coverage and other businesses to have directors

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