In this captivating episode, Payman Langroudi sits down with Bhavnish Waghela, owner of Natural Smiles practices in Leicester and Corby. Bhavnish shares his journey from NHS to private dentistry, discussing his philosophy of "Michelin-starred dentistry" and how his faith has guided significant business decisions.
With refreshing candour, he explores the challenges of opening squat practices, his evolution as an implantologist, and the importance of balancing professional success with family life.
Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Bhavnish reveals how his cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs have shaped his approach to dentistry and practice ownership.
In This Episode
00:01:00 - Practice ownership
00:03:15 - Michelin-starred dentistry philosophy
00:05:30 - Patient experience and team training
00:08:45 - Transitioning from NHS to private practice
00:10:45 - Squat practice challenges
00:15:35 - Community connections in Leicester
00:17:35 - Faith's influence on business decisions
00:24:45 - Questioning faith during difficult times
00:27:15 - Work-life balance philosophy
00:30:05 - Early life and dental education
00:35:35 - First job experiences
00:40:00 - Journey into implantology
00:46:35 - Surgical temperament in implantology
00:51:50 - Soft tissue management in implants
00:56:00 - Digital guided surgery adoption
01:01:40 - All-on-four marketing approach
01:02:30 - Blackbox thinking
01:09:10 - Associate selection and management
01:18:20 - Future plans and potential retirement
01:20:35 - Fantasy dinner party
01:25:25 - Last days and legacy
About Bhavnish Waghela
Bhavnish Waghela is the owner of Natural Smiles dental practices in Leicester and Corby. With nearly 30 years in dentistry, he transitioned from NHS to private practice, focusing primarily on implant and restorative dentistry. Deeply connected to his Hindu faith and Indian heritage, Bhavnish balances his professional life with community involvement and family priorities.
