In this captivating episode of Dental Leaders, Payman sits down with specialist endodontist Ammar Al Hourani. Born in Syria and raised in Scotland, Ammar shares his journey from reluctant dental student to passionate endodontics specialist.
The conversation weaves through his life-changing experiences in refugee camps, the challenges of specialist training, and his current success running courses in the UK and India.
Throughout the discussion, Ammar offers valuable clinical insights on everything from diagnosis to obturation while reflecting on the importance of listening to one's gut instinct in both clinical practice and life.
In This Episode
00:01:55 - Scottish upbringing and cultural identity
00:04:55 - Path to dentistry
00:14:45 - Refugee camp experiences
00:22:25 - Endodontic specialisation journey
00:27:35 - Imposter syndrome and building a practice
00:33:50 - Endodontic diagnosis tips
00:36:15 - Access cavity preparation
00:38:05 - Irrigation techniques
00:41:35 - File systems and obturation
00:45:40 - Coronal seal importance
00:49:50 - Managing cracked teeth
00:55:00 - Internal whitening techniques
01:03:40 - NHS dentistry challenges
01:08:40 - Continuing education courses
01:28:10 - Blackbox thinking
01:36:45 - Fantasy dinner party
About Ammar Al Hourani
Ammar Al Hourani is a specialist endodontist based in London. Originally from Syria but raised in Scotland, he completed his specialist training at Liverpool after working in various clinical settings. He now divides his time between clinical practice at multiple locations and teaching through "The Endo Guy," offering courses in both the UK and India.
