Dental Leaders Podcast
The Dental Leaders podcast takes you on a behind the scenes journey with emerging leaders in dentistry. Success leaves clues, and these conversations uncover the depth, detail, and backstory behind our guests. The show is hosted by dental entrepreneurs Payman Langroudi & Prav Solanki. Let the conversation flow. Find out more at https://www.dentalleaders.co.uk/
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#233- Facio Ergo Sum with Michael Alatsaris
04/03/2024
#233- Facio Ergo Sum with Michael Alatsaris
This week’s episode reaches spots other podcasts miss as Payman sits down with dentist-turned-inventor Michael Alatsaris. Michael shares his journey from a dissatisfied clinician and practice owner to a fulfilled product designer and entrepreneur, discussing the highs and lows of the painstaking process of bringing an innovative new toothbrush to market. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:30 - Choosing dentistry 00:06:40 - Practice purchase 00:16:25 - Challenges of practice ownership 00:22:25 - Exit 00:27:00 - Product design 00:30:50 - Problem-solution 00:38:25 - ErgoProx 00:44:00 - Prototyping and tooling 00:51:10 - Going to market 00:56:15 - Execution Vs ideation 01:03:40 - Challenging the status quo 01:05:35 - Blackbox thinking 01:08:10 - Marketing and trajectory 01:09:09 - Fantasy dinner party 01:12:02 - Last days and legacy About Michael Alatsaris Former dental practice owner Michael Alatsaris is the inventor of the ErgoProx toothbrush for cleaning mesial and distal surfaces next to spacing.
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Mind Movers #21 — Dr Alex Eskander
03/28/2024
Mind Movers #21 — Dr Alex Eskander
Mind Movers brings things home this week as Rhona has a heart-to-heart with her father, Dr Alex Eskander, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist. Dr Eskander shares his inspiring journey from Egypt to the UK, his experiences as a junior doctor in the NHS, and his transition to private practice. The conversation delves into important topics such as the importance of egg freezing, increasing rates of fertility issues, the psychological impact of infertility, and the option of adoption. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:01:45 - Backstory 00:05:50 - Journey to the UK and medical training 00:23:40 - NHS experience 00:35:30 - A love story 00:54:40 - Return to the UK 01:08:05 - Private practice 01:11:40 - Egg freezing and ovarian reserve 01:16:25 - Fertility and IVF 01:29:10 - Societal pressures 01:36:30 - Adoption 01:42:15 - Male infertility 01:44:25 - Dr. Iskander's experience with prostate cancer 01:48:15 - Advice for younger self About Dr Alex Eskander Dr Alex Eskander is an obstetrician, gynaecologist and assisted conception consultant. He is the co-director of The Fertility & Gynaecology Academy and founder of the Gynae Centre, London.
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#232- Brimful of Asha with Selvaraj Balaji
03/26/2024
#232- Brimful of Asha with Selvaraj Balaji
Selvaraj Balaji shares his journey from growing up in rural South India to the UK, where he is now a successful implant dentist at the helm of a small group of practices and implant training academy. Selvaraj discusses the challenges of getting started in the UK, the philosophy behind his Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation (ASHA) Club UK for advanced implant training and finding a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy! In This Episode 0:02:05: Backstory 00:04:00: Moving to the UK 00:24:00: Surgery to general practice 00:35:22: From VT to implantology 00:41:12: Practice purchase, management and growth 01:01:22: Family life 01:06:14: Teaching and ASHA 01:16:36: Blackbox thinking 01:19:17: Talent, mentorship and training 01:25:24: Ambition and plans 01:27:36: Last days and legacy 01:28:40: Fantasy dinner party About Selvaraj Balaji Implant dentist Selvaraj Balaji owns Buckinghamshire-based The Gallery and Meadow Walk dental clinics. He is also the founder of the Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation (ASHA) Club UK for advanced implant training.
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Mind Movers #20 — Jamie Clements
03/22/2024
Mind Movers #20 — Jamie Clements
Take a deep breath and tune in as Jamie Clements explores the transformative power of breathwork Jamie shares his journey from the tech industry to breathwork coach and founder of The Breath Space, discussing the scientific and therapeutic aspects of breathwork for improving physical, mental, and emotional well-being. He offers practical advice for integrating breathwork into daily routines and insights into how it could improve focus and reduce stress in dentistry. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:00:05 - Importance and applications of breathwork 00:09:05 - Transition from tech 00:16:40 - Breathwork as business. 00:27:30 - Functional breathing 00:32:55 - Breathwork in dentistry 00:39:40 - Techniques for managing panic, anxiety, and stress 00:43:40 - Male mental health 00:54:35 - Self-soothing 01:19:35 - Personal growth 01:22:05 - Practical advice Jamie Clements Jamie Clements is a breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space. He has worked with entrepreneurs, politicians, and athletes to share the well-being benefits of breathwork and altered states of consciousness.
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#231- Down Under with Pete Niesiolowski
03/20/2024
#231- Down Under with Pete Niesiolowski
Pete Niesiolowski provides a glimpse into a dental journey that has taken him from the UK to Australia, and back. Pete discusses life down under, the challenges of transitioning from NHS to private care, and thoughts on the overlap between implant provision and cosmetic dentistry. Enjoy! 01.20 - Backstory 15.20 - NHS to private practice 21.15 - Australia 27.00 - Discovering cosmetic dentistry 29.30 - Practice ownership 31.30 - Implant journey, training and experience 51.15 - Blackbox thinking 01.13.20 - Fantasy dinner party 01.07.30 - Thoughts on the future About Pete Niesiolowski Dr Pete Niesiolowski graduated from King’s College London in 1997 with his bachelor of dental surgery degree. He has worked in general dental practice for over two decades, including eight years running a practice in Australia.
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#230- Zak Kara’s Smile Story
03/14/2024
#230- Zak Kara’s Smile Story
Payman Langroudi sits down with Zak Kara, co-founder of Bounemoputh-based Smile Stories, to explore the philosophy and practices behind his success. Zak shares insights into the importance of teamwork, thoughts on patient communication and why some conventional dental words and phrases off limits during patient consultations. Zak also explores patient journeys, creating a practice ambience and his practice-growth philosophy. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.00 - Private dentistry and the patient journey 04.55 - Smile Stories 11.00 - Patient selection 20.00 - Personal and professional background 28.40 - Comfort, ambience and atmosphere 32.21 - Banned words 36.10 - Practice management 01.10.00 - Practice growth 01.17.10 - Consultation and communication 01.57.25 - Leadership and structure 02.05.00 - Black box thinking 02.21.19 - Last days and legacy About Zak Kara Zak Kara is the co-owner of Bournemouth-based Smile Stories dental practice.
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Mind Movers #19 — Emma Marshall
03/08/2024
Mind Movers #19 — Emma Marshall
Emma Marshall, the CEO of Movement is Medicine, chats about the profound impact of movement on mental and physical health. Emma shares her journey from facing severe health challenges and exploring various mainstream and alternative therapies to discovering the healing power of movement and dance. She discusses the importance of integrating physical with mental health support and using movement as a vehicle for catharsis and trauma recovery. Emma also touches on the societal pressures and misconceptions around health and advocates for more accessible and inclusive approaches to wellness practices. Enjoy! In This Episode 00.40 - Emma’s story 12.41 - Alternative medicine 23.10 - Rhythm and healing 26.05 - Movement is Medicine 39.10 - Wellness and mental health 46.25 - Accessibility and socioeconomics 52.45 - Female perspectives 57:40 - Business and the rhythm of processes 01.01.00 - TED Talks and training for teachers. About Emma Marshall Emma Marshall is the founder and CEO of Movement is Medicine®, a neuroscientific technique for wellness and stress relief through music and dance.
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#229- The TC-Owner—Laura Horton
03/06/2024
#229- The TC-Owner—Laura Horton
Laura Horton relates her journey from dental nurse and TCO to practice owner and growth consultant. Laura gives a clinic-eye view on the invaluable role of TCOs in shaping patient experience within the practice, shares wisdom on team growth and development, and discusses the highs and lows of practice ownership. Enjoy! In This Episode 00.50 - Backstory 07.00 - Nursing, TCO and consultancy 12.00 - Practice workflow insights 17.20 - Practice ownership 29.25 - Professional relationships and career development 35.00 - The TCO role 44.00 - Team training and development 01.26.00 - Friendship Vs professionalism 01.36.30 - Trust and karma 01.54.00 - Fantasy Dinner Party 02.01.10 - Last days and legacy About Laura Horton Former TCO and dental nurse Laura Horton owns and runs Flagstaff-based clinic Dental Smiles. She is the founder of Laura Horton Consulting, which provides practice growth and development support.
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Mind Movers #18 — Paul Sculfor
03/01/2024
Mind Movers #18 — Paul Sculfor
Mindset coach, charity founder, model and former boxer Paul Sculfor discusses the challenges of transitioning from the ring to the catwalk and thoughts on self-acceptance, sobriety and the pressure of being in the spotlight. Reflecting candidly on his struggles with addiction, Paul talks reveals how sobriety has transformed his life and relationships, arguing passionately for the need for genuine self-discovery. In this Episode 01.00 - Backstory 11.50 - From boxing to modelling 23.55 - Coping mechanisms 33.20 - The ongoing impact of addiction 44.00 - Sobriety 47.00 - Substances Vs plant medicine 51.00 - The depth of addiction and personal harm 53.05 - Rehab 0.58.00 - Fame 1.02.40 - Modelling in the digital era 1.07.20 - Self-image and surgery 1.12.30 - Male mental health 1.17.20 - Stride Foundation UK 1.22.40 - Life advice About Paul Sculfor Paul Sculfor is an actor, model and mindset coach. He is founder of the Stride UK Foundation, which provides support to those affected by addiction.
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#228- Platinum Bond—Sarika Shah
02/28/2024
#228- Platinum Bond—Sarika Shah
Sarika Shah shares her journey from childhood in Kenya to becoming the principal of a successful Docklands-based practice. She discusses her transition to the UK for education, her decision to pursue dentistry, and the highs and lows of practice growth. Sarika explores the importance of patient care, team management, and overcoming obstacles, with insight into the unique challenges faced by women in dentistry. In This Episode 02.25 - Backstory 08.20 - Discovering dentistry 11.35 - University 18.20 - Professional journey 31.30 - Practice ownership and growth 42.35 - Women in dentistry 51.35 - Parenting and leadership 01.00.50 - Blackbox thinking 01.07.15 - Last days and legacy 01.08.00 - Fantasy dinner party About Sarika Shah Sarika Shah graduated from the University of Manchester in 2006 and completed a Master's degree in Restorative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL. Sarika established Platinum Dental Care in Canary Wharf in 2017.
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#227- Becoming Yolande Fisher
02/21/2024
#227- Becoming Yolande Fisher
Yolande Fisher shares her compelling journey from early childhood in Cameroon to successful practice in Bristol. Her story unfolds from her early education and influences to the challenges and revelations she faced within the NHS and her transition to private practice. Alongside her clinical pursuits, Yolande delves into the balance of motherhood, continuous learning, and the pursuit of personal fulfilment. amidst the evolving landscape of dentistry. In This Episode 01.30 - Back story 06.00 - Discovering dentistry 21.40 - The NHS Experience 27.15 - Motherhood, moving to Bristol, and family life. 37.00 - Learning and leading 42.10 - Social media 47.00 - Family 56:20 - Privilege 01:11:20 - Black box thinking 01:24:00 - Continuous learning 01:19:40 - Practice ownership and partnerships 01.23.56 - Standout learning experiences 01.30.32 - Future 01.36.21 - Fantasy dinner party 01.40.16 - Last days and legacy About Yolande Fisher Yolande Fisher is a GDP practising at the Family Dental and Implant Centre in Bristol.
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Mind Movers #17 — Ellie Bratt
02/16/2024
Mind Movers #17 — Ellie Bratt
Ellie Bratt joins Payman and Rhona for a chat about generational trauma, gender dynamics in the workplace and society, and the challenges and biases faced by women. Ellie shares her personal and professional so far, discussing her entrepreneurial spirit and the founding of Sirens social media marketing agency. In This Episode 02.00 - Background 03.40 - Generational trauma 09.45 - School 12.00 - Gender dynamics and societal expectations 19.00 - Entrepreneurial journey 26.05 - Gender pay gap and workplace dynamics 36.30 - Sirens 41.05 - TikTok and social media 01.02.50 - Top tips About Ellie Bratt Ellie Bratt is an influencer, TikTok personality and founder of Sirens social media agency.
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#226- The Discerning Dentist - Chris Tavares
02/14/2024
#226- The Discerning Dentist - Chris Tavares
Chris Tavares delves into philosophical and ethical aspects of dentistry, his experience as a member of The Jesuit Order, and its impact on his personal and professional development journey. Chris also shares perspectives on teaching and mentorship, NHS Vs private practice, and the a-ha moments that have informed his practice. In This Episode 01.45 - Discernment, justification and philosophy 18.15 - Coming to the UK 22.39 - Vocation, study, first job 26.34 - The Jesuit Order 30.30 - Ethics and epistemology 45.43 - Black box thinking 53.16 - Highs, lows and a-ha moments 01.00.40 - Teaching 01.05.56 - NHS to private dentistry 01.09.50 - Staying solo 01.16.39 - Free time and family life 01.19.42 - Fantasy dinner party 01.22.06 - Last days and legacy About Chris Tavares Chris Tavares is a former member of The Jesuit Order. He now practices dental surgery in Derby, UK.
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#225- Len D’Cruz - Legal Eagle Part 2
02/07/2024
#225- Len D’Cruz - Legal Eagle Part 2
The second part of our conversation with Len D’ Cruz delves into the emotional impact of clinical errors and explores the role of the BDA in supporting dental professionals when things go wrong. Len also discusses his practice-growth journey so far and reveals why he still feels an affinity for NHS practice and patients. In This Episode 01:30 - BDA—role and challenges 14.16 - Stress, errors and impact 24:25 - Blackbox thinking 37:00 - Practice growth 45.46 - NHS practice 48.37 - Fantasy exit 53.03 - Practice management 55.06 - Getting involved 59.04 - Identity 01.00.52 - Fantasy dinner party 01.10.01 - Last days and legacy About Len D’Cruz Len D’Cruz is the head of indemnity at the British Dental Association. He heads a mixed NHS/private practice consisting of seven surgeries in Woodford Green, North East London. He also teaches the MA in Dental Law and Ethics program at the University of Bedfordshire.
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#224- Legal Eagle — Len D'Cruz
01/31/2024
#224- Legal Eagle — Len D'Cruz
Payman Langroudi presents part one of a deep conversation with Len D'Cruz, a distinguished figure in dental legal affairs. Len shares his journey from Nairobi to London, his unexpected path into dentistry, and his perspectives on the evolving field of dental law. Len talks about childhood, academic choices, and his approach to handling dental complaints and claims with empathy, detailed record-keeping, and a cool head in the face of pressure. In This Episode 02:15 - Backstory 04:10 - Entry into dentistry 07:55 - Character traits 09:00 - Dentistry and academia 11:10 - Whitechapel 12:30 - University 14:10 - Work ethic 17:10 - Dental legal affairs 24:45 - Mistakes and shame 31:20 - The legal landscape 35:10 - Partnerships 38:40 - Defending legal cases 41:05 - Implant and aligner therapy 43:40 - Future trends 45:55 - Record-keeping About Len D'Cruz Len D'Cruz is the head of indemnity at the British Dental Association. He heads a mixed NHS/private practice consisting of seven surgeries in Woodford Green, North East London. He also teaches the MA in Dental Law and Ethics program at the University of Bedfordshire.
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#223- The Specialist - Aram Navai
01/24/2024
#223- The Specialist - Aram Navai
Specialist endodontist Aram Navai says the number one skill for endo nurses is staying awake. In this week’s episode, Aram chats with Payman about the value of skilled nurses and the stigma around endodontics. Aram also recounts his journey to specialism in what is perhaps one of dentistry’s most intimidating disciplines and puts forward his nomination for the world’s greatest living endodontist. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.47 - The road to dentistry 10.04 - Study 16.46 - From A&E to specialisation 28.36 - Endodontics in practice 44.47 - Social media 47.19 - Being a visiting specialist 59.05 - Downtime 01.01.40 - Black box thinking 01.12.52 - Sub-specialisms 01.13.57 - International outlook 01.15.46 - Building referrals 01.21.36 - World’s number one 01.23.52 - Fantasy dinner party 01.26.35 - Last days and legacy About Aram Navai Aram Navai is a visiting endodontic specialist and the founder of the London Root Canal Clinic specialist referral centre.
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Mind Movers #16 — Sophie Milner
01/19/2024
Mind Movers #16 — Sophie Milner
Content creator Sophie Milner shares her journey from journalism student to online influencer, touching on themes of mental health, social media's impact, and the challenges of online life. The discussion also explores the nuances of online expression, gender identity, and the complexities surrounding cosmetic procedures and mental health treatments. In This Episode 00:30 - Backstory 02:10 - From journalism to content creation 05:45 - Social media and mental health 15:30 - Cosmetic procedures and societal expectations 22:25 - Men's mental health and role models 29:30 - Haters 31:50 - Antidepressants and mental health treatment 38:50 - Health forums and support systems 42:10 - Going solo About Sophie Milner Sophie Milner is a fashion content creator and influencer. Find her on Instagram at @itssophiemilner.
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#222- Therapy with Lorena Pivoda
01/17/2024
#222- Therapy with Lorena Pivoda
Hygienist and therapist Lorena Pivoda chats with Payman about the view from the hygienist-therapist. Lorena talks about studying at Plymouth University, her first impressions of London after moving from Romania, and the friendly rivalry with her sister. In This Episode 01.16 - Backstory 06.03 - London and Romania 10.45 - Discovering dental hygiene 14.40 - Dentist-nurse relationship 19.25 - Study 22.58 - Attention to detail 27.49 - Plymouth 30.07 - First post 32.23 - A day in the life 37.32 - Awards 40.12 - Goals 41.01 - Black box thinking 49.00 - Photography and social media 54.03 - Direct access 55.36 - In retrospect 59.28 - COVID 01.01.13 - Ambition and competitiveness 01.05.22 - Fantasy dinner party 01.07.52 - Last days and legacy About Lorena Pivoda Lorena graduated from Plymouth Peninsula Dental School with a BSc (Hons) in dental therapy and hygiene. She practices in clinics across London.
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Mind Movers #15 — Simon Salter
01/12/2024
Mind Movers #15 — Simon Salter
An encounter with a mushroom tea master led brothers Simon and Andrew Salter deep into the mycology rabbit hole. Simon chats with Payman and Rhona about how the brothers’ DIRTEA brings ancestral adaptive medicine into the 21st century. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.43 - Backstory 17.12 - Discovering mushrooms 23.24 - Vision, action and effort 27.52 - Brotherhood and partnerships 32.49 - DIRTEA 36.37 - Psychedelic mushrooms 49.23 - Availability and community 58.35 - Scaling and growth About Simon Salter Alongside brother Andrew, Simon Salter is the co-founder of DIRTEA mushroom pure extract
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#221- End-of-Year Reflections with Prav
01/10/2024
#221- End-of-Year Reflections with Prav
Prav welcomes 2024 with a special solo show exploring teamwork, health and wellness, and thoughts on improving the sales process and patient journey. Prav also discusses ‘the wheel of life’ strategy for balancing family, friendships, work-life, and more, inviting listeners to set and share goals for the year ahead. In This Episode 00.49 - Team 02.31 - Health and wellness 10.43 - Business journeys, sales processes 18.59 - Congruency and filtering 35.17 - The wheel of life About Prav Solanki Prav Solanki is an entrepreneur and dental marketer who has purchased, developed and exited a successful group of clinics. He is the director of The Fresh dental marketing and growth agency and founder of Leadflo—an advanced lead management system for dental practices.
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Mind Movers #14 — Amy Neville
01/05/2024
Mind Movers #14 — Amy Neville
Amy Neville chats about her work as a model, influencer and fashion blogger. She describes her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum—an extreme form of morning sickness—and how her social media followers rallied when she needed support. In This Episode 01.58 - Backstory 11.48 - Motherhood and identity 19.56 - Hyperemesis gravidarum 25.55 - Privilege 28.42 - Work-life balance 31.27 - Social media, modelling and ageing 37.20 - Ambition, relationships and goals About Amy Neville Amy Neville is a model, influencer, fashion blogger and mum. Follow her on Instagram at @amynevfashiondiaries.
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#220- Louis Mackenzie Memorial Episode
01/03/2024
#220- Louis Mackenzie Memorial Episode
Dipesh Parmar introduces a special podcast originally broadcast in June 2022 with guest Louis Mackenzie who tragically passed away in December. With Louis’ passing, the dental community has lost one of its most engaging, inspirational, and well-loved figures. Our thoughts are with Louis’ family, friends, and all who knew him. In This Episode 05.18 - Being an inspiration 09.53 - Talent spotting and training 15.14 - Specialising Vs generalism 17.26 - Treatment longevity 25.52 - The new generation 27.46 - Why dentistry and background 32.58 - Dental school 38.07 - Moral tension and motivation 53.10 - Bad decisions and black box thinking 01.00.12 - Leaving the NHS 01.07.04 - Denplan 01.17.07 - On stage 01.25.34 - Research and opinion leadership 01.38.52 - Fantasy dinner party 01.41.00 - Legacy About Louis Mackenzie Louis Mackenzie was a GDP, clinical tutor, lecturer and educator who passed away in December 2023.
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#219- On The Move with Miranda Steeples
12/27/2023
#219- On The Move with Miranda Steeples
A glittering career as a bingo caller and entertainer looked like fate written in stone for Miranda Steeples—until someone dared to suggest she might be better suited to dental hygiene and therapy. Miranda chats about the road from entertainment to therapy and the presidency of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists (BSDHT) via a near-miss as a Disney Princess. She also sets out her wishlist for changes and reform to her profession and tackles the often complex relationship between dentists, hygienists and therapists. In This Episode 02.38 - Backstory 18.25 - Study and graduation 24.33 - Practice culture 28.22 - BSDHT 41.13 - Reform and challenges 53.41 - Career and training 58.53 - Smoking cessation and perio 01.01.47 - Hygiene and nursing 01.05.13 - Blackbox thinking 01.17.10 - Fantasy dinner party 01.20.05 - Last days and legacy About Miranda Steeples Miranda Steeples is the president of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists (BSDHT). She is a hygienist and therapist at West Dental Dental Practice in Eastbourne and Bupa, Hastings and Hailsham.
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#218- George the Dentist
12/20/2023
#218- George the Dentist
If you hang around the dental community on Instagram, you’ll probably have come across this week’s guest. Known online as @GeorgeTheDentist, George Cheetham’s down-to-earth educational content has earned him an army of loyal followers. George chats with Payman about balancing his prolific social output with running three practices. He also reveals his superpowers, talks about plans for the future, and discusses why the NHS is an ideal training ground for ambitious dentists. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.48 - Instagram 06.31 - Chasing excellence 11.41 - Backstory, work ethic and people skills 24.08 - Blackbox thinking 36.38 - Superpowers and work-life balance 41.30 - Partnerships and practice ownership 50.55 - Positioning and growth 01.02.38 - VT year, NHS practice and training 01.12.50 - In retrospect 01.15.31 - Hiring and firing 01.22.08 - Teaching Vs Instagram 01.27.40 - Patient journey and culture 01.32.11 - Patient journey 01.44.55 - A day in the life 01.51.40 - Fantasy dinner party 01.54.44 - Last days and legacy 01.57.21 - Darkest days About George Cheetham George Cheetham is a multi-award-winning restorative dentist and founder and director of three dental clinics. He is best known by his Instagram moniker @GeorgeTheDentist.
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#217- Orthodontia with Hesham Ali
12/13/2023
#217- Orthodontia with Hesham Ali
Payman chats with Hasham Ali about his journey from the Middle East to Manchester, UK, where he now practices as a specialist orthodontist. Hesham discusses the value and challenges of professional networking, what it takes to turn GDPs into competent orthodontists, and why the term specialist orthodontist will always be a secondary identity. In This Episode 02:00 - Specialising 08.04 - The UK, NHS and private work 12.15 - Networking, communication and social media 24.57 - Teaching and events 28.28 - Roots and relationships 37.15 - Ortho training, planning and treatment 57.35 - Blackbox thinking 01.02.54 - Knowing Vs not knowing 01.06.05 - Orthodontics and health 01.11.06 - Dark days 01.21.21 - In retrospect 01.22.55 - Free time 01.25.24 - Being a twin 01.27.58 - Fantasy dinner party 01.35.49 - Last days and legacy About Hesham Ali Hesham Ali is a specialist orthodontist and consultant at the Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester. He also teaches orthodontics through his Orthodontia brand.
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Mind Movers #13 — Tara Francis
12/08/2023
Mind Movers #13 — Tara Francis
In this week’s Mind Movers, Tara Francis recounts a tumultuous year of study at dental school while struggling to live up to her parents' high expectations, followed by the eventual realisation that dentistry wasn’t her calling. Tara also explores the challenges of delegating and letting go in business, career lows and highs, and the many links between her passion for facial aesthetics and mental health. In This Episode 01.46 - Leaving dentistry 05.44 - The Middle-Eastern Experience 13.47 - Transitioning to facial aesthetics 18.06 - Aesthetics and mental health 21.37 - Control and letting go 26.11 - Low points 28.43 - Image and aesthetics 32.22 - Finding balance 33.59 - Teaching vs practice 36.08 - When things go wrong 44.45 - Toxicity and resilience 50.48 - Alternate careers 53.41 - The aesthetics industry 57.01 - Introverted entrepreneurs About Tara Francis Former dentist Tara Francis is a facial aesthetics practitioner and founder of Enhance by Tara. She is also a London Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (LAAM) trainer.
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#216- Bucharest to Brum with Oana Luisa Mateescu
12/06/2023
#216- Bucharest to Brum with Oana Luisa Mateescu
Mydentist associate Luisa Mateescu says she inherited a can-do attitude from her father—a shrewd entrepreneur with a head for numbers. Not content to stay in her native Romania, Luisa followed her heart to the UK, diving headfirst into mastering new skills and tech. Luisa recounts her story so far, chatting about the contrast between UK and Romanian dentistry, achieving a healthy work-life balance, and thoughts on where her burning ambition may take her next. Enjoy! Oana Luisa Mateescu 00.46 - Backstory 07.48 - Study 16.38 - First job 20.32 - Moving to the UK 30.09 - Romania Vs the UK 35.39 - Mindset 40.43 - Work-life balance 46.28 - Clinical progress 49.17 - Working culture 53.15 - Patient wants and needs 56.38 - Five-year plan 01.00.55 - The worst thing about being a dentist 01.05.20 - Industry predictions 01.09.47 - Blackbox thinking 01.24.57 - Fantasy dinner party 01.27.46 - Last days and legacy About Luisa Mateescu Luisa Mateescu graduated from the University of Bucharest in 2017. She is an associate dentist at mydentist.
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#215- Extra-Curricular with Sahil Patel
11/29/2023
#215- Extra-Curricular with Sahil Patel
Sahil Patel says he was disillusioned with dentistry by his first year in dental school. But finding a dusty old scanner in the technician’s room at his university changed everything, igniting his curiosity to venture off the curriculum and delve into digital dentistry. In this episode, Sahil recounts the ups and downs of his journey from associate dentistry in Cornwall to the proud owner of Harley Street’s Marylebone Smile Clinic. In This Episode 02.29 - Backstory and training 22.06 - Into practice 31.44 - Practice ownership and building trust 36.30 - Patient journey 44.21 - The daughter test 46.30 - Career moves 50.57 - A regulatory case 01.02.03 - Clinical a-ha moments and tips 01.09.55 - Blackbox thinking 01.17.00 - Learning 01.20.45 - Fantasy dinner party 01.26.42 - Last days and legacy About Sahil Patel Dr Sahil Patel is a multi-award-winning BACD-accredited dentist and owner of Marylebone Smile Clinic on Harley Street, London.
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Mind Movers #12 — Dr Sunni
11/24/2023
Mind Movers #12 — Dr Sunni
If you had a feeling in your gut that today’s podcast is for you, you’d be right. Sunni Patel’s journey from optometrist to leading wellness, lifestyle and nutrition coach was the result of a brush with ill health. Sunni chats with Rhona and Payman about the challenges of getting and giving diagnoses, the links between nutrition, gut health and well-being, and why love is just a four-letter word! Enjoy! In This Episode 03.12 - Medical gaslighting 06.19 - Backstory 12.02 - Patients, practitioners and health 22.39 - Gut-brain axis and stress 27.53 - Fasting 40.43 - Eating disorders and body positivity 47.27 - Identity and body dysmorphia 52.57 - Stigma 56.16 - Gut feelings, trauma bonds and love 01.06.19 - Nutrition and microbiomes 01.19.17 - Probiotics and prebiotics 01.22.26 - Advice About Sunni Patel Dr Sunni Patel is a wellness, lifestyle and nutrition with certifications in nutrition, eating addiction, personal training and fitness. His expertise on a range of issues has been featured on Ready Steady Cook, Newsround, ITV News, and BBC Radio.
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#214- The Great British Dream with Craig Welling
11/22/2023
#214- The Great British Dream with Craig Welling
FMC’s Craig Welling discusses his journey from sales rep to managing director at the leading dental communications organisation. Craig gives the lowdown on the equity-backed management buy-out at FMC, gives his view on the group’s hotly debated awards and Top-50 list, and reveals why you should never play ping pong with Payman Langroudi. In This Episode 03.56 - Backstory 09.50 - Education Vs experience 13.54 - Starting at FMC 22.18 - The media landscape 25.10 - FMC buyout 51.23 - Awards and Dentistry’s Top 50 01.02.23 - Motivation and culture 01.09.53 - Dealing with large and small organisations 01.13.13 - Looking back 01.14.27 - The competitive landscape and the future of FMC 01.21.33 - Black box thinking 01.26.25 - Fantasy dinnerparty 01.29.12 - Last days and legacy About Craig Welling Craig Welling is managing director at FMC Media - a leading global multichannel media and communiations company serving the dental community.
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