A better smile, a better business

When Dr May Chan was a child, she had a fall which resulted in dental issues and an unwillingness to smile for family photos. This experience would later be pivotal in her ambition to pursue a career in cosmetic dentistry. Ten years ago, Dr May and her husband, Dr Reuben Sim, started Dental Boutique in the Melbourne suburb of Balwyn. Today it has grown to 10 surgeries across Australia and New Zealand. They have since won a slew of business awards. She discusses the life-cycle of business growth including, the start-up stage, teenager and maturity stage. The success comes down to maintaining a focus on quality, putting the right systems in place, looking after their staff, and adding value to the community.