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DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryThe Dentology Podcast Journey – Thank you from Andy & ChrisIn this short and final message, Andy and Chris take amoment to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has supported Dentology.What began during the COVID lockdowns, inspired by the riseof Clubhouse conversations, has grown into something far beyond what any of uscould have imagined - over 200 episodes filled with inspiring stories, honestconversations, and unforgettable guests.From Andy and Chris: ‘thank you for listening, forsharing, and for being part of something special.’Here’s to the next exciting project!2025-06-2306 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAalok Y Shukla - How to Implement AI E197In this episode of Dentology Andy and Chris sit down with atrue pioneer at the intersection of dentistry and technology – Aalok Y Shukla,CEO of Implement AI.Aalok looks back at his early years and tells Chris and Andyabout qualifying from King’s in 2003, and then how he spent over a decade inclinical practice, including more than seven years running Alkali DentalStudios – where his interest in using digital tools to elevate the patientexperience began to take form.He talks about the launch of Instant Dentist inOctober 2019, a digital dental wellness platform providing remote screen...2025-05-2647 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryTejal Doshi - Coming Back Stronger E193This week Andy and Chris chat to Tejal Doshi.Tejal is an associate dentist and a podcaster, and while shemay not be a practice owner, her story resonates with so many in the profession– especially those navigating the early years of their career.In this episode, Tejal chats about the key moments thatshaped her journey, her career in dentistry and the highs and challenges oflife as an associate. She speaks openly about the times she’s felt overwhelmed andon the brink of burnout, and how a sabbatical in 2022 helped her to reset.Fi...2025-04-2841 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy & Chris - Money Makes the World Go Round E185In this episode, Andy and Chris delve into the critical roleof money in the dental profession, emphasising the importance of understanding cash flow versus profit. They discuss common misconceptions among dentists regarding financial management and the necessity for financial literacy to ensure the sustainability of dental practices. The conversation highlights the need for dentists to analysetheir financial data regularly and to be comfortable discussing money within their teams.2025-03-0317 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy & Chris - Community Matters E180In this episode, Andy and Chris explore the isolating nature of the dental profession and emphasise the importance of community and support among dentists. They discuss the mental health challenges faced by dentists, the need for open communication about both successes and failures, and the role of professional networks in fostering collaboration and growth. The conversation highlights how sharing experiences can lead to a more supportive environment, ultimately benefiting the entire profession.2025-01-2716 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy & Chris - Personal Branding E172In this conversation, hosts Andy and Chris delve into the significance of personal branding for dental professionals. They discuss how personal branding can enhance a dentist's professional identity, attract patients, and create a positive narrative in the industry. The conversation covers practical steps for building a personal brand, the role of social media, and the importance of authenticity in branding. They emphasise that personal branding is not just about marketing but about genuinely representing oneself and connecting with others in the dental community.2024-12-0227 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy & Chris - Key Learnings from 24 Years of Business Ownership E167In this episode, hosts Chris and Andy reflect on their 24 years of business ownership, sharing key lessons learned along the way. They emphasise the importance of celebrating successes, building a strong team, staying focused on the original purpose, and maintaining open communication. Continuous learning, patience, nurturing relationships, and prioritising mental health are also highlighted as essential components for long-term success in business. Listen now to hear how these lessons have helped them navigate challenges and maintain success over the years, and how they continue to apply them as they look to the future.2024-10-2829 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy & Chris - 5 Biggest Mistakes when Selling a Dental Practice E163In this special episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris dive into the top five critical mistakes dentists often make when selling their practice. Whether you're considering selling now or in the future, understanding these pitfalls can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches. Chris and Andy discuss why not getting a proper valuation and letting the buyer set the price can cost you dearly, the dangers of dragging your feet on due diligence, and the common misconception that your landlord will be quick to help. Plus, they explore...2024-09-3020 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy & Chris - 4 Biggest Mistakes when Buying a Dental Practice E162In this special episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris talk in depth about the four biggest mistakes dentists often make when buying a practice. If you're thinking about buying a dental practice, this episode is a must-listen. Andy and Chris explore why buying a practice just because a friend has one could be a costly error, the risks of choosing a practice in the wrong location, and the importance of educating yourself on business fundamentals like leadership, financial management, and people management before taking the plunge. Lastly, they discuss the...2024-09-2318 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy & Chris - 9 Steps to Selling a Dental Practice E160In this special episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris dive into the 9 essential steps of selling a dental practice. Deciding when to sell is one of the most emotional decisions for any practice owner. Years of hard work, investment, and personal sacrifice make this a significant and challenging choice. Andy and Chris explore the critical steps in the selling process, offering their top tips and expert advice. Selling a practice is a major decision. If you're considering it, don't miss this insightful episode.2024-09-0923 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy & Chris - 9 Steps to Buying a Dental Practice E157In this special episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris discuss the 9 steps involved in buying a dental practice. With so many things to think about, buying outright or buying into a dental practice is not as easy as it sounds. So often viewing a dental practice is seen as the first session step towards practice ownership. Indeed, it is a critical step, but some firm foundations need laying well before this time.  In this episode, Andy and Chris explore some of the key steps involved in a dental practice purchase and share t...2024-08-1919 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy Acton & Chris Strevens - Marketing Principles E150Add text2024-07-0107 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryAndy Acton & Chris Strevens - Business Fundamentals E143In this episode of the Dentology Podcast, hosts Andy and Chris delve into the realm of Business Fundamentals. They explore the essential factors crucial for business success, emphasising the importance of dental practice owners operating their practices with a business mindset. Throughout the discussion, Andy and Chris pose key questions that practice owners should ponder: · How is your business organised? · Have you assessed your practice's structure? · Is your team fully aware of the organisational structure? ·  Have all roles and responsibilities been clearly defined and understood? · Is every te...2024-05-1307 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryKaival Patel - The Kana Community E119Andy and Chris are joined this week by Kaival Patel, dentist and director of the Kana Health Group and Kana Dental Academy. In this episode, Kaival chats to Chris and Andy about his dental career, working as an associate for the first seven years and completing a Masters in dental implants during that time. He goes on to talk about his decision to buy his own practice – the first of many – and how he coped with the shift from being an associate to practice owner. Kaival now owns a growing group of practices and...2023-11-2754 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryChristian Henrici - The German Perspective E117This week Andy and Chris are joined by Christian Henrici, founder of Opti Health Consultancy, the largest dental consultancy in Germany. In episode, Christian gives us an insight into his career, how he found himself working with the dental profession and his decision to set up the Opti Health Consultancy some 20 years ago.  He outlines some of the key services the company offers to the German dental profession, reflects on how that offering has evolved over the years to match the market and talks about the Opti summer school programme that offers supports to the n...2023-11-131h 04DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy Acton & Chris Strevens - Timing Your Exit E112This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris discuss the best time to sell and exit your dental practice. They chat about why there’s not one rule that fits all and why, in their opinions, the right time is purely dependent on you and your personal circumstances.    They consider the key factors that you should take into account when you are planning your exit strategy and discuss why it’s important to plan so that you exit your business when the time, and value, are both right. To hear more from Chris...2023-11-0812 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy & Chris - Impact Valuations E105This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris discuss how a change to your business will always have an impact. They look at how changes such as adding a new surgery, offering more high value treatments in-house or increasing your chair occupancy to name just a few could be ways in which you could double your dental practice value!   To hear more from Chris and Andy, have a listen to this episode.2023-08-2112 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Suzy Rowlands - Boss Lady E103This week we welcome Suzy Rowlands to the podcast.  Suzy is the Executive Administrator for the BACD (aka the engine that powers the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry). In this episode Chris and Andy chat to Suzy about her childhood and why she chose dentistry as a career.  She talks about her time working at the FDI World Dental Federation back in 1995, how she came to live in France for 18 months because of this job and her experience setting up a wine importing company! Finally, Suzy talks about the BACD - from how sh...2023-08-071h 01DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Miguel Stanley - Reflections & Vision for the Future (part 2) E101The wait is over…. Part 2 of our podcast recording with Miguel Stanley, Founder & Clinical Director at White Clinic, is now available. Just reminder of some of the topics Miguel chatted to Chris and Andy about across the two episodes:  - His early years in dentistry - The success of his career to date - The importance of having a positive mindset - Managing People and creating the right culture in the workplace - Decision Making - Life away from dentistry Make sure you...2023-07-2448 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Miguel Stanley - Reflections & Vision for the Future (part 1) E100We celebrate a milestone: our 100th episode! To mark the occasion, our hosts Andy and Chris travelled to Portugal to meet with Miguel Stanley, Founder & Clinical Director at White Clinic. They covered so many interesting topics during the conversation that we decided to keep it all and split it over two podcast episodes. Topics covered across this episode and part 2 being released next week include: - Miguel’s early years in dentistry - The success of his career to date - The importance of having a positive minds...2023-07-171h 02DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy Acton & Chris Strevens - Finding a Buyer for my Dental Practice E97 This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris discuss the best ways to find a buyer for your dental practice. They discuss the various options available to you when selling your practice, the importance of ensuring confidentiality throughout the sales process, and the starting point for selling. They also discuss more about selling via the open market as opposed to only selling your practice to a select group. To hear more from Chris and Andy, have a listen to this episode. Topics: - Who would buy my dental p...2023-06-2612 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Saima Butt - Family Values E95Saima Butt, Managing Director of On Hold Communications Ltd, joins us on the Dentology Podcast this week. Saima talks to Chris and Andy about the early days building her career, her decision to enter the world of telecoms and why she decided to take the leap and set up her own marketing company, On Hold Communications. She chats about the initial years running her own business, the ups and downs faced and what pushed her to focus on the dental sector as her niche.  Saima also chats about her family values and culture a...2023-06-1249 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Shiraz Khan - Being Uncomfortable E94Shiraz Khan, award winning dentist, joins us again this week and talks to Chris and Andy about his passion for motorsport. In this episode, Shiraz tells us more about driving in the Porsche Club series from how he started through to where he is now.  He talks about the lessons he’s learnt over the years in dentistry that he’s successfully able to apply in motorsport and reflects on the transferable skills between the two. He also tells us about how success is measured in the field of motorsport, aside from just being...2023-06-0551 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy Acton & Chris Strevens - EBITDA v Reconstituted Net Profit E93This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris discuss EBITDA and Reconstituted Net Profit. They go back to basics and explain what both these terms mean, how they are different and discuss why they are important in the world of dentistry. To hear more from Chris and Andy, have a listen to this episode.   Topics: -      What is EBITDA? -      What does it mean? -      Why is it important for dental practice owners? -      What is Reconstituted Net Profit? -      What is it and how does it diff2023-05-2918 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Chris Baker - The Award Goes to... E88Hear from well-known dental marketing expert Chris Baker in this week’s episode of Dentology. Chris is the owner of Corona Dental Marketing and has years of experience in marketing and PR in the dental sector. He has worked with many dentists on their plans to expand their practices through a variety of tools including branding, online strategy, social media marketing, PR, and advertising to name just a few! In this episode Chris chats about his pathway through dentistry, how he has reached where he is today owning and running his own business and reflects on...2023-04-2443 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Milad Shadrooh - The Singing Dentist E87This week’s episode is something a bit different and sees Chris and Andy chat to Milad Shadrooh at our first-ever ‘Dentology Live’ event.  It was a fantastic evening, and we were delighted that so many guests were able to share the evening with us. In this episode, recorded live at a prestigious venue in London, Milad talks about his background and early years in dentistry, his journey through dental school and his time spent running a successful practice, having been the principal of Chequers Dental Surgery in Hampshire since 2010. And of course, we coul...2023-04-171h 02DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Shaadi Manouchehri - Social Dentistry E86This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris chat to Dr Shaadi Manouchehri, director of the London School of Facial Aesthetics, clinical lead of Smart Dental and Aesthetics clinic in the heart of London and ‘Social Media Queen’. Shaadi talks about her work and tells us how she successfully splits her time between clinical days working as an associate, developing her facial aesthetics business, building/maintaining her social media profile, hosting her podcast, ‘Teeth & Tales’ and if that isn’t enough, also completing a Post-Grad Diploma in clear aligner therapy. Phew….Shaadi certainly has a full-on sc...2023-04-1046 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Mehy Lo Presti - Collective Responsibility E84This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris chat to Mehy Lo Presti, specialist restorative dentist based in London and co-founder of Sustainable Clinics, an organisation that helps clinics adapt to a more sustainable practice. In this episode Mehy talks about his early days in dentistry in Madrid and the reasons behind his move to the UK to continue with his studies and build on his dental career. He tells us about his role and work at Sustainable Clinics helping practices take steps in the right direction and shares more details about Global Dental...2023-03-2743 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Jayne Sproson - Branding, E82This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris chat to award-winning business consultant Jayne Sproson. In this episode Jayne talks about her dental career, reflects on the years she spent running her own practice alongside her husband and how that practice is now considered a blueprint for the many modern practices of today having been one of the first dental practices in the UK to incorporate aesthetics. She chats about the highs and lows of her business career, reflects on some of the challenges faced along the way and explains the reasons behind her...2023-03-1359 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Christian Coachman - Traditions E81This week on the podcast Andy and Chris chat to Dr Christian Coachman, pioneer of the Digital Smile Design methodology and founder of the Digital Smile Design company (DSD). Christian is a Brazilian sixth generation dentist. His family line has worked in dentistry for over 170 years, as verified by the Guinness World Records in 2019. In this episode Christian talks about his childhood, his decision to carry on the family tradition in dentistry and the years spent at dental school in Latin America. He also chats about how his career path has taken him round the...2023-03-0659 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Moonis Iqbal - Life Changing Days E80Andy and Chris chat to Dr Moonis Iqbal in this week’s episode of Dentology. Moonis has a special interest in orthodontic treatment and cosmetic dentistry and is now the proud owner of two dental practices (‘Smil’ in Kent and ‘Spa Dental Care’ in Essex). In this episode he talks about his early days in dentistry, from qualifying in India through to his decision to move to the UK some years later. He also talks about his journey to practice ownership and the decisions he took along the way. Alongside running his two practices...2023-02-2754 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Douglas Watt - The Musical Dentist, E79Andy and Chris chat to Doug Watt in this week’s episode of Dentology. Doug is a well-known voice across the sector on the subject of digital dentistry and in this episode, he chats to Chris and Andy about his early years in dentistry, his current work as a partner at Euston Place Dental practice, an amazing and fully digital 8-surgery private practice in Leamington Spa, and his involvement with the BACD and Dentinal Tubules. As well as having a passion for all things digital, Doug is also an accomplished musician and talks about his lo...2023-02-201h 08DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Claire Frisby - Social Media by the Pool E78This week Andy and Chris are joined by social media and marketing expert Claire Frisby. Claire has worked in the dental sector for over 30 years and there’s nothing she doesn’t know about dental marketing and social media. Having started as a dental nurse in the 90s, Claire shares her story and explains how her career path took her into marketing and digital media. She talks about her current business and how much she loves working as a social media coordinator/manager, mentor, coach and editor. She tells us about the reasons why...2023-02-1353 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Jon Nicholas - Power of Spirituality E77This week in the Dentology Podcast we talk to Jon Nicholas, dentist and lecturer with the Smile Dental Academy. In this episode Jon talks about his childhood and why he decided on a career in dentistry. He reflects on the years he spent at dental school before qualifying in 2013 and his reasons for moving towards aesthetic dentistry in more recent years. Jon also talks to Andy and Chris about his current work as an associate, his plans for the future and the importance of having a positive mindset in everyday life in order to fulfil...2023-02-0652 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Loven Ganeswaran - Chairsyde Chat E75Andy and Chris chat to Loven Ganeswaran in this week’s episode of Dentology. Loven is the principal dentist/partner at Sunninghill Dental Practice and CEO of Chairsyde, a patient communication and consent platform for dentists. In this episode Loven talks about his early days in dentistry, what drew him towards working in the sector and his transition from associate to partner at Sunninghill Dental Practice where he has worked since 2010. He also chats about Chairsyde, the patient communication and consent platform for dentists that he founded in 2017 and how this platform helps de...2023-01-231h 05DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Sharon Waxkirsh - Dental Hypnosis E74This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris chat to Sharon Waxkirsh, founder and director of Academy for Hypnosis and co-founder of the renowned Institute of Hypnotherapy for Medical and Dental Practice (IHMDP). Sharon has been a qualified hypnotherapist since 2006 and worked in the Self Development field for 15 years prior to that. In this episode Sharon talks about her teenage years and growing up in London where she lived until 2016 before she relocated to live in the USA to be with her husband, a Professor at Purdue University. In the podcast she tells us...2023-01-1659 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Lisa Bainham - Practice Management, E73This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris chat to Lisa Bainham. Lisa has over 24 years’ experience as a practice manager and is currently president of the Association of Dental Administrators and Managers. In this episode Lisa talks about how she started in dentistry after a short stint working in a GP surgery. She tells us about her current role as practice manager at The Old Surgery Dental Practice in Cheshire, the multiple awards the team has won over the last few years thanks to their focus on customer service, why these awards are im...2023-01-0959 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Ben Atkins - Headspace, E72This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Dr Ben Atkins, dentist and past President of the Oral health Foundation. He believes the key to great dentistry is clear two-way communication between patient and dentist and he’s a regular contributor on dentistry in the media. In this episode, Ben reflects on his career to date and explains why dentistry appealed to him over all the other medical professions. He talks about his journey from being an associate through to practice ownership, the reasons behind his decision to sell his group of pr...2023-01-021h 03DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Kevin Rose - Believe, E71This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Kevin Rose, founder of Rose & Co, the dental business coaching experts. Kevin has been heading up the Rose & Co team since 2009 and during that time, his team has guided many new practices and business owners to achieve big figure sales and achieve business growth. In this episode Kevin talks about his career path, how he started the business from his kitchen table some 13 years ago and the growth of the business to date. With a passion and deep interest for empowering people, Kevin outlines...2022-12-2653 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy & Chris - Hire Slow, Fire Fast E70This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris discuss recruitment, the challenges faced by many business owners and share their tips and advice on how to recruit the right people. To hear more from Chris and Andy, have a listen to this episode. Topics: - How to hire? - How do you convince people to join your team? - How to manage a team? - Building a culture - How to fire2022-12-1920 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Chris Barrow - More than a Barrow Boy, E67This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Chris Barrow, consultant and business coach to the dental profession for more than 24 years, and principal of the Extreme Business Academy. A leading authority on the business of dentistry, Chris regularly contributes to the dental press, social media and online and has co-authored books and published a series of e-books on the business of dentistry. In this podcast episode, Chris talks about his background, growing up, his early career days in the corporate sector and his decision to re-train as a business coach. Having undertaken a...2022-11-281h 09DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Dr Jeff Sherer - A Group Journey E66This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Dr Jeff Sherer, owner of Dental Design Studio – a group of 19 dental practices around the UK. Having qualified as a dentist in 2000 from the University of Leeds, Jeff tells Chris and Andy about his background and how he ended up in the North of England, despite not being a native Yorkshireman! He talks about his early days in dentistry and his practice ownership journey, from an initial squat practice to being a proud group owner of some 19 dental practices today. He shares some of hi...2022-11-211h 02DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Indy Johal - Not Easy But Worth It E65This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Dr Indy Johal, Principal Dentist at Renew Dental, a private practice based in Walsall. Having qualified as a dentist in 2009, Dr Indy tells Chris and Andy about her love for dentistry right from an early age, what it was like studying abroad and how her passion for the clinical side of dentistry has seen her complete further exams at the Royal College of Surgeons and continue her studies in the fields of Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics. Dr Indy also talks about her exciting...2022-11-1446 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Harry Singh - Dentistry & Beyond E64This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Harry Singh, leading dentist, facial aesthetician and published author. Harry is also the founder of Botulinum Toxin Club (BTC) and Dental Property Club. In this podcast Harry talks about growing up, his teenage years and why he decided to pursue a career in dentistry. Having qualified back in 1996, he reflects on the time he spent studying, his early dental career and why he decided to focus on facial aesthetics in 2002 – a cutting edge approach some 20+ years ago. Harry chats to Chris and Andy about hi...2022-11-0748 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Lottie Manahan - Resilience E63This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Lottie Manahan, leading dental hygienist and therapist based at 38 Devonshire Street, one of the finest private dental practices in London’s Harley Street. Lottie is highly skilled in both cosmetic and periodontal treatments. She is passionate about prevention and believes it is the answer to stop invasive dental treatment being needed in the future. In this episode Lottie talks about what inspired her when she was just 15 years old to train as a hygienist, her early days in dentistry and how she has gone on to be...2022-10-3147 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Tim Brown - The Custodian E62This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Tim Brown, CEO of ROI Corporation, Canada’s leading sales agent of dental practices. Having worked in the dental sector since 1979, Tim has a broad experience in dental practice systems, including: appraisal, brokerage, leasing, and practice management. In this episode Tim talks about the early days when ROI Corporation was founded by his father, Roy Brown, how it has evolved over the years and how it continues to do so to stay at the forefront of the Canadian dental market. He talks mo...2022-10-2444 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Kunal Patel - Love Life E61This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk to Kunal Patel, owner and Clinical Director of Love Teeth Dental Practice, a state-of-the-art practice based in Sutton, Surrey, where he works alongside his wife, Lucy. Despite only having been a dentist for 12 years, Kunal is one of only two UK dentists to become a FastBraces Senior Master Affiliate, and he also achieved Invisalign Diamond Provider status in record time! In this episode, Kunal talks about working as a clinical dentist and his journey into practice ownership. He explains his decisions and business plans to...2022-10-171h 10DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Claire Berry - Never Give Up E60Our guest this week on the Dentology Podcast is Claire Berry, award winning hygienist and facial aesthetics specialist qualifying from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh whilst serving in the Army. With lots of experience, she is also a key opinion leader for big names such as Oral B and writes articles for dental journals and magazines and has been featured in other magazines such as Yorkshire Brides, PBL and other aesthetic publications. She carries out facial aesthetics and has been doing this for a number of years, in which time she is becoming known for her...2022-10-1049 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Robbie Hughes - Spinning Plates E59This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris chat to Dr Robbie Hughes, principal director at Dental Excellence, a dental practice and cutting-edge laboratory in Liverpool. Robbie qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2008 with honours and an array of prestigious awards for distinction grades and exceptional clinical performance. Very early in his career he set his sights on promoting excellence within the private dental sector, with a very special interest in cosmetic dentistry. In this episode of Dentology Robbie talks about his background, the lessons he’s learnt from sport that can be ta...2022-10-031h 02DENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy & Chris - Principles of Management E58This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris discuss the principles of management. Management is an important part of any business as without a strong and reliable management team to deliver the company vision and ensure effective processes are in place, it won’t succeed. In this podcast episode Chris and Andy also explore the four characteristics of management and discuss why every business needs effective managers to achieve results. To hear more from Chris and Andy, have a listen to this episode. Topics: - What is management?...2022-09-2613 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Alfonso Rao - The Italian Job E57In this week’s episode of Dentology, Andy and Chris chat to Alfonso Rao, co-founder of Apollonia Clinics. Alfonso tells us about life growing up in Italy, the influences that drew him to a career in dentistry and how dental practices differ in Italy and the UK.  He shares the reasons he moved to the UK, why he chose to base himself in Bristol and how he only learnt to speak English some 12 years ago! Now the owner of 8 dental practices, Alfonso tells Chris and Andy about life being his own boss and what his pla...2022-09-0546 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Nicola Gore - Mentors E56In this week’s episode of Dentology, Andy and Chris chat to Nicola Gore, principal at Totteridge Dental Studio. With so many roles to juggle, from being a mum of two, long-standing VT/FD Trainer, owner of two dental practices, publisher of a dental book, and founder of the British Iran Dental Association (BIDA), Nicola shares her story and achievements with Chris and Andy in this latest podcast episode. She tells Chris and Andy about her background growing up in the UK and Iran and explains what drove her to pursue a career in dentistry. Sh...2022-08-2957 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy & Chris - Leadership Styles E54This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris discuss leadership styles and how these are implemented across different businesses and in different situations. They chat about the importance of having a leadership style that fits with your business and its goals, and how important it is to be authentic in your chosen style. A leadership style isn’t something you can copy from someone else or pretend to have. To find out more and hear the thoughts of both Chris and Andy, have a listen to this great episode. Topics: - What is...2022-08-1521 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Alex Sharp - Core Values E52Andy and Chris chat to Alex Sharp in this week’s episode of Dentology. Alex is a qualified dentist and is passionate about enabling dentists to have a better life in dentistry by helping them find the right working environment. In this episode, Alex talks about how he started out in dentistry and the lessons he’s learnt from various experiences early on in his career that have influenced him to reach where he is today. He also tells us more about the values that underpin his decisions and approach to both life and...2022-08-0149 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Joe Lovett - Building a Tribe E51This week’s guest on the Dentology Podcast is Joe Lovett, founder and director of Catalyst Sales & Marketing. In this episode, Joe talks to Chris and Andy about his childhood, the importance of family and his pathway into dentistry. From his early days working at FMC rising to Sales Director, through to his decision to spread his wings and set up his own company, Joe talks about the skills he’s learnt along the way, how Catalyst supports dentists and the importance of networking in a business strategy. Joe also talks about his latest initiative ‘Fast T...2022-07-2549 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Simon Reynolds - Cash is King E50This week in the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Simon Reynolds, Managing Director of Patient Plan Direct Ltd, the UK’s leading dental plan provider. Simon tells us about his childhood and his time studying Sports Technology at university and reflects on his early days in business. He goes on to talk about his pathway into the dental world and how he stepped into the role of MD at Patient Plan Direct at the start of this year. With inevitable changes coming with NHS dentistry, Simon talks about the impact covid has had on...2022-07-1837 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//BDA Benevolent Fund - Dental Student Edition E49Andy and Chris chat to Laura Hannon, General Manager of the BDA Benevolent Fund (BDABF), in this week’s episode of the Dentology Podcast. The BDABF is a charity organisation, established in 1883, that supports dental students, dentists and their families living in the UK. In this episode, Laura tells Chris and Andy more about the survey conducted between October and November 2021 to explore the financial and well-being issues facing UK dental students and she explains why the charity wanted to undertake such research and what some of the key findings indicate for the sector. ...2022-07-1136 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy & Chris - Common Pitfalls of A Sale E48This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris talk through the common pitfalls of a dental practice sale. If you are selling, this is not a time to learn and plan to get it right next round. For most, this is a one-shot opportunity so you need to get it right. This is a great episode, with lots of great advice for practice owners embarking on the sale journey. To find out more, have a listen to this episode. Topics: - Selling up - The most common pitfalls of a dental practice...2022-07-0425 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Dev Patel - Beauty in the Journey E47Andy and Chris chat to Dr Dev Patel in this week’s episode of Dentology. Dev is a qualified dentist and founder and CEO at Dental Beauty Partners, as well as founder of Dental Circle, the training network for dental professionals. In this episode, Dev reflects on his early days and tells us about his years growing up, training as a dentist and the moment when he first decided to take the step from clinical dentistry into business leadership, and ultimately group ownership. He also tells us about his remarkable success with his business ventures, in particular De...2022-06-2746 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Mide Ojo - "Doing Squats" E43This week we welcome Mide Ojo to the Dentology podcast. Mide is the principal and owner of Refresh Dentalbased in Twickenham, co-founder of the revolutionary smile design service, SmileFast, and founder of the successful Start Up Dental Practice Owners Facebook group. In this episode Mide tells us more about his exciting journey into practice ownership and the reasons why he decided to start his own practice from a squat rather than buying an existing practice - a viable way to get into practice ownership but one that does require a different approach. Mide...2022-05-3051 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Manrina Rhode - "Being Your Best" E42Welcome to Dr Manrina Rhode, well-known Aesthetic Dental Surgeon in the dental world. In this episode Manrina chats to Chris and Andy about her pathway onto the dental circuit. She shares her story on how she has worked her way to the top building her business and brand and reveals more about what drives her forward in her career. To hear more about Manrina, have a listen to this episode. Topics: · Your pathway into dentistry · Your career to date · Do you find it easy to relax outside of work? ...2022-05-2351 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Sameer Patel - "Leadership" E40Andy and Chris chat to Sameer Patel in this week’s episode of Dentology. Sameer is the Clinical Director and co-founder at Elleven Dental and creator of the Elite Dental Leadership Program. In this episode Sameer shares his story with us from his early days in dental school through to business ownership today. We also hear more about his passion for cricket and how his enthusiasm and love for the sport has influenced his decisions in life. Topics: · Setting the scene – what was life like for you growing up? 2022-05-0946 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Ken Finlayson - "The Climb" E39This week’s guest on the Dentology Podcast is dentistry’s very own media mogul, Ken Finlayson. Ken is Chairman and Owner of FMC Ltd, the well-known dental communications group. In this episode, Ken chats to Chris and Andy about his early days in business ownership, the growth of FMC over the years and shares insight on the Dentistry Top 50. He also reflects on the journey he’s taken to date and talks openly about the tragic loss of his beloved wife just two years ago. And for those that don’t know, Ken has also recently just suc...2022-05-0250 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Payman Langroudi - "Evolution" E38Andy and Chris talk to Payman Langroudi in this week’s episode of Dentology. Payman is a dentist, clinical director at Enlighten Smiles (the UK’s premier whitening company) and host on the Dental Leaders podcast so this is a great opportunity for him to be on the other side of the mic!  In this episode, Payman tells us more about his journey within dentistry, shares business tips and gives us his thoughts on where the market is heading in the future.  To hear more about Payman, have a listen to this episode.2022-04-2551 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Emmet Scott - "The American Perspective" E36In this week’s episode of Dentology we go “across the pond” as Andy and Chris chat to Emmet Scott, Co-Founder and CEO of Community Dental Partners and bestselling author of “DSO Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dental Empire”.   Emmet gives us an insight into how the dental market operates over in the USA, how dentists are supported in their journey from dental school through to business ownership and how things have changed as a result of the pandemic.  To find out more and hear Emmet’s story, have a listen to this episode.2022-04-1155 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Andy & Chris - "Demand for Practices" E35This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris share their thoughts on the dental market and discuss current demand and how whether goodwill values have changed. To find out more, have a listen to this episode.2022-04-0432 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Tracey Stuart - "Harnessing Change" E34This week in the Dentology Podcast, Andy and Chris chat to Tracey Stuart, successful dental business coach. Tracey shares the remarkable story of her own personal development and growth over the past few years and talks about the different motivations for change, both personally and in business. To find out more about Tracey’s story, have a listen to this episode.2022-03-2846 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Emma Anastasi - "People Are Your Business" E33Andy and Chris talk to Emma Anastasi in the latest episode of Dentology. Emma is the founding director of Diamond Dental Staff a dental business consultancy and recruitment business. In this episode Emma reflects on her journey so far within dentistry, shares more on how she got to where she is now and gives us an insight into her work and business today. To hear more about Emma’s beliefs on why “people really are your business”, have a listen to this episode.2022-03-2155 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Henry Strevens - "Stand Out From The Crowd" E32In the lastest episode of Dentology Chris and Andy talk to Henry Strevens, Business Manager at Frank Taylor & Associates (FTA). Henry has worked at FTA for a number of years and in this episode he shares his tips for associates looking to take the next step in their careers and how best to stand out from the crowd as a buyer.2022-03-1448 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Nigel Risner - "The Zoo Keeper" E31This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris chat to Nigel Risner. Nigel is an inspirational speaker and author, best known for his book "It’s a Zoo Around Here" which focuses on the concept of identifying different character traits we each have as individuals and how these can be represented as different animals. A truly interesting concept! To find out more about this and Nigel’s story, have a listen to this episode.2022-03-0744 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Dhru Shah - "Legacy" E30In this latest episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Dhru Shah, a well-known figure throughout dentistry as a passionate leader of Dentinal Tubules. A specialist periodontist and philanthropist, Dhru tells us more about his background and journey into dentistry and his passion for educating and elevating others. Definitely an episode not to be missed!2022-02-2838 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Mike Hesketh - "Frontline Combat to Practice Ownership" E29In this episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Mike Hesketh. Former Royal Marine Commando turned practice owner.2022-02-2147 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Steve Pratt - "On the other side" E28In this episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Steve Pratt, consultant at FTA Finance. Steve has a wealth of experience in the healthcare finance sector, having working at Lloyds Bank for over 43 years.  In this episode, Steve shares his thoughts on how the world of work has evolved over the years and he tells us what life is like now that he’s ‘on the other side’ working as a finance broker rather than a lender!2022-02-1444 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Dr Zuber Bagasi - "I Did It My Way" E27Chris and Andy chat to Dr Zuber Bagasi, creator of Synergy Dental Group, in this latest episode of the Dentology podcast. Dr Zuber talks about his amazing ability for being optimistic and positive and outlines more on his ‘can-do’ attitude and approach. Plus, he chats about his journey in dentistry from starting out and setting up the Synergy group through to his vision for the time ahead.2022-02-0747 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Thomas Coates - Stepping into Practice Ownership E26In this latest episode of the Dentology Podcast, Chris and Andy chat to Thomas Coates, Managing Director and Solicitor at FTA Law, about the legalities of becoming a dental practice owner. They discuss the various stages of the sales deal, the issues you need to look out for during the process and how you can ensure your interests are protected at all times.2022-01-3145 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Special Edition - The Current Landscape of Dentistry E25In this ‘special edition’ of the Dentology Podcast, Andy and Chris share their views and thoughts on the outlook for the dental sector, and in particular the dental sales market, in 2022.2022-01-2416 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Dr Jin Vaghela & Dr Kish Patel - Next Generation Thinking E24Andy and Chris chat to Dr Jin Vaghela & Dr Kish Patel in this latest podcast episode. Founders of the Smile Clinic group of dental practices and the Smile Clinic Academy, Jin and Kish are well-known across the dental sector, not just for their unique approach and look/brand, but also for their amazing work constantly pushing the boundaries and raising the game in the sector. In this episode, they share their story, from how it all started to the work they are focussing on today.2022-01-1746 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Justin Leigh - High Performance E23Andy and Chris talk to Justin Leigh in this latest episode of the Dentology podcast. Justin is the Founder of Focus4growth, a Consultative Sales Trainer, Leadership Mentor, High Performance Coach, and best-selling author specialising in the dental industry. In this episode Justin tells us more about his career path, how it has changed direction over the years and his amazing work today delivering sales training and leadership coaching.2022-01-1047 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Sandeep Kumar - Dream Big E22In this latest episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Sandeep Kumar about his career in the dental sector. Sandeep is a dentist, multiple practice owner and creator of the MiSmile Network. In this episode, Sandeep shares his story from his childhood growing up in India and his move to the UK in 1999 through to his first practice purchase in 2003 and the growth of his business network today.2022-01-0345 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry// Oliver Acton - Becoming 3 Dimensional E20Andy and Chris talk to Oliver Acton, Founder and Creative Director at FTA Media. In this podcast, Oliver talks about his passion for cars and motorsports and how his career has taken the route it has today as he has moved from a degree in mechanical engineering into the ever-changing and fast-growing world of video marketing. He also explains how video helps you become a deeper, three dimensional character.2021-12-2039 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Dr Jas Gill - All About Everyone E19Andy and Chris talk to Dr Jas Gill in this lastest episode of the Dentology Podcast. Jas is a dentist, entrepreneur and well-known speaker/lecturer within the dental sector. In this episode, Jas talks about his early days starting out as a dentist and what inspired him. Plus, he tells us more about his journey into the business side of dentistry and what motivated him to move towards teaching other dental professionals.2021-12-1344 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Dr Mahmood Mawjee - Purpose E18In this latest episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Dr Mahmood Mawjee, dentist, motivational speaker and business coach. Mahmood talks about his journey from his younger days through to where he is today, the challenges he has faced and what he has learnt along the way.2021-12-0646 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Anna Middleton - Outliers E17In this podcast Andy and Chris talk to Anna Middleton, founder of London Hygienist. Anna is a dedicated and passionate award-winning dental hygienist. She started London Hygienist with the mission to change the way oral health care is delivered to patients and since qualifying in 2015, she has attracted an ever-growing and loyal customer base and is now regarded as one of the most popular and sought-after hygienists in London. In this podcast episode, Anna shares her story and explains more about her work.2021-11-2956 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//James Martin - Education of Money E16Andy and Chris talk to James Martin in this latest episode of the Dentology Podcast. James is a dentist, Bitcoin enthusiast and runs the popular ‘Dentists Who Invest’ Facebook group, online community, and podcast. In this episode James explains more about his passion for money and how he is keen to work with, and educate, dentists on the ways to use their money wisely.2021-11-2243 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Brad Thornton - Entrepreneurship E15In this podcast Andy and Chris talk to Brad Thornton, principal of Ivory Dental Practice Limited, serial entrepreneur and host of the Dental Business Podcast. Since a young age, Brad has known which career path he has wanted to follow, and he’s consistently working hard to achieve his goals. In this episode Brad tells us more about how his journey into dentistry started.2021-11-1757 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Rachel Jackson - Defying Convention E14Andy and Chris talk to Rachel Jackson in this latest episode of the Dentology Podcast. Rachel is the founder and director of Superior Smiles based in Knutsford and in this episode, she explains how she reached her goal of practice ownership, but not by taking the conventional route we’d all expect. Sounds interesting….so listen to the full podcast to hear more.2021-11-0855 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Mihir Shah - Against All Odds E13In this podcast Andy and Chris talk to Dr Mihir Shah, owner of Kreate Dental. Mihir graduated in 2013 and became the proud of Kreate Dental some 5 years later in 2018. With his ongoing enthusiasm and drive, Mihir has since reinvented the practice into a state-of-the-art centre of excellence providing both NHS and Private dental services with an array of specialists. In this episode, Mihir tells us more about his amazing journey into practice ownership.2021-11-0146 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Adrian Dray - Knowledge and Responsibility E12In this podcast Andy and Chris talk to Adrian Dray, leading data protection & GDPR expert within the UK dental sector. Adrian is a data protection officer for over 600 practices, both corporate and independently owned, and has a wealth of experience gained from various roles supporting dental practices. In this episode Adrian tells us more about his mission to empower dental professionals so they have the right level of support and knowledge to meet their responsibilities.2021-10-0458 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Stuart Thompson - 35 Years in Dentistry E11In this podcast Andy and Chris talk to Stuart Thompson, Managing Director of MA Dentistry Media. Stuart has worked in the dental publishing sector for over 35 years and has seen numerous changes during that time. In this episode Stuart gives us an insight into how publishing has evolved over the years and how the profession has changed and more importantly, he talks about how dentistry has embraced these changes.2021-09-2750 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Adam Brookbanks - The Power of Compound Interest E10Andy and Chris talk to Adam Brookbanks at FTA Wealth. Adam is an IFA specialising in the dental industry, in this podcast he stresses the importance of compound interest and why you should be investing constantly, rather than waiting till later when you've got a lump sum and it's too late to do anything meaningful with it. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentology_podcast/2021-09-2037 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//David Claridge - Dental Laboratories Through the Ages E9In this podcast Andy and Chris talk to David Claridge.  David has worked in the dental sector for over 38 years and is an experienced Dental Technician and Lab Owner, with his more recent role in the corporate world seeing him undertake work across 26 different countries. Having started as an Apprentice Dental Technician at the age of 16, David has a passion for technology and making things and tells us more about how dental technology has changed over the years.2021-09-1353 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Julie-Ann Hawkins - The Power of Research E8Andy and Chris talk to Julie-Ann Hawkins at FTA Mortgages. Getting a mortgage for a property purchase whether it's for your first or final property is always an interesting process. Julie-Ann talks us through how she helps her clients not only with the financial side, but also with many of the aspects of the property purchase journey. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentology_podcast/2021-09-0630 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Nigel Jones - The Power of Payment Plans E7Andy and Chris talk to Nigel Jones, the Sales & Marketing Director at Practice Plan.  Nigel has extensive experience working within the dental and healthcare sector having worked at Practice Plan for the past 13 years, as well as previous roles at Virgin Healthcare, Denplan and several other businesses. In this podcast Nigel gives an insight into these various, challenging roles and explains more about the power of payment plans.2021-08-3043 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Haree Patel - Managing a Crisis E6Andy and Chris talk to Haree Patel founder of IceConnect. For almost 20 years, IceConnect have provided IT support, cloud services and phone systems to SME's. In this episode, Haree talks about the importance of being well-prepared and having an expert team on hand to step in and take control should a business experience an unexpected IT failure at any point. 2021-08-2350 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//David Brewer - Presentation is Key E5Andy and Chris talk to David Brewer at FTA Finance. David has over 20 years of experience in arranging loans specifically for the dental sector, and he sheds some light on the dos and don'ts of applying for any type of funding when it comes to the bank's perspective. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentology_podcast/2021-08-1639 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Tim Molony - Goal Setting E4Chris and Andy talk to Tim Molony, Digital Director at FMC and serial entrepreneur about the importance of setting goals. Over the years, Tim has undertaken a number of amazing adventures, from running a marathon, taking part in a triathlon, the SAS Fan Dance and training to climb Kilimanjaro, and is a firm believer that having the right mindset and setting goals will enable you to move forward in a challenge.2021-08-0936 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Lis Hughes - How did Goodwill Values get so High? E3Andy and Chris talk to Lis Hughes at Frank Taylor and Associates. Lis has over a decade in dental practice sales, so has not only seen but been involved in any transaction you can think of. In this podcast Lis gives her current take on the market and what the future holds. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentology_podcast/2021-08-0245 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Shiraz Khan - The Power of Exercise E2Andy and Chris talk to Dr Shiraz Khan, award winning dentist, about the power of exercise. As a break dancer, Shiraz is a firm believer that exercise plays a key role in everyday life and goes hand in hand with improving both mental and physical well-being.2021-07-2635 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry//Shaz Memon - Greater Good E1Andy and Chris talk to Shaz Memon, founder of Digimax Dental. An astute business leader, designer, award-winning digital and dental marketing expert, and author of Instagram for Dentist, Shaz has a wealth of experience in the digital marketplace .  He is also the founder of Wells on Wheels, the Water Wheel charity, and talks us through his charity work supporting communities across India.2021-07-1945 minDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of DentistryDENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry with Andy Acton and Chris StrevensIntroducing the Dentology Podcast! Andy and Chris discuss all things non-clinical in the dental world. Covering topics such as goodwill values, finance, marketing, how to buy and sell a dental practice, mindset, where to invest, team management issues, and many more!2021-04-2900 min