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Dental Leaders Podcast#307 Risky Kiss — Dev Patel and Kailesh SolankiThis fly-on-the-wall conversation between Kailesh Solanki and Dev Patel, founder and CEO of Dental Beauty Partners (DBP), captures the remarkable 20-year journey of Kiss Dental, from a risky startup in a Flixton suburb to an eight-clinic powerhouse.Kailesh Solanki reveals how he mortgaged himself to the eyeballs at just two years post-graduation, survived near-bankruptcy, weathered a catastrophic flood, and built one of the UK's most respected dental brands. The discussion explores his unique VT scheme that's producing the country's top-earning young dentists, the partner model that's breaking industry boundaries, and why keeping things "stupid and s...
2025-09-0359 minDental Leaders Podcast#289 Magic and Mountains — Martin and Vinnie Attariani Part 1In this deeply personal first part of a two-part interview, Payman Langroudi sits down with the dental power couple Martin and Vinnie Attariani. They share their remarkable journey to the UK - Martin's harrowing escape from Iran as a 14-year-old refugee to Sweden, and Vinnie's move from Canada to the UK through an arranged marriage at 17. The conversation explores their paths into dentistry, their approach to clinical excellence, and their philosophy about practice ownership. With candid reflections on mistakes, patient management, and work-life balance, the Attarianis offer invaluable insights into what makes a fulfilling career in...
2025-04-302h 02Dental Leaders Podcast#287 Beauty and the Biz — Dev PatelPrav Solanki returns as host to interview Dev Patel, CEO of Dental Beauty Partners, about growing and scaling dental practices. This episode effectively distills the regular conversations Prav and Dev have about practice growth, offering listeners a fly-on-the-wall experience of their candid discussions. Dev shares his straightforward approach to practice growth, emphasising the importance of leadership, financial literacy, and a patient-first mindset. They discuss everything from evaluating practice potential and understanding financial statements to employee relationships and investment strategies. The episode builds toward an exciting announcement about a new joint venture that promises to...
2025-04-1653 minDental Leaders Podcast#282 Michelin-Star Dentistry — Bhavnish WaghelaIn 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....
2025-03-121h 27Dental Leaders Podcast#273 Growth Plans for 2025 — Prav's Solo EpisodeIn this solo episode of the Dental Leaders podcast, Prav Solanki reflects on the past year and shares his plans for 2025, focusing on personal growth, public speaking, and health and wellness.
He discusses the challenges faced by dental practices in marketing and competition, emphasizing the importance of a robust sales process and conversion strategies.
Prav highlights niche marketing opportunities, particularly for nervous patients and children's orthodontics, and predicts a positive trend in dental practice acquisitions for the coming year. He concludes with insights on evidence-based wellness and the importance of foundational health practices.
2025-01-0840 minDental Leaders PodcastMind Movers #37 — Cinta MillerIn this deeply personal episode of Mind Movers, hosts Rhona Eskander and Payman Langroudi speak with makeup artist Cinta Miller.
The conversation explores Cinta's remarkable journey through profound personal losses, including the death of her mother and sister, a life-changing diagnosis at age 32, and her path to resilience.
Despite facing significant challenges, Cinta shares how she maintained a positive outlook while building a successful career in the beauty and music industry. The discussion touches on themes of grief, authenticity, gratitude, and finding joy in life's ordinary moments.
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2024-12-061h 20Dental Leaders Podcast#260 Breaking the Mould — Zohaib AliPayman Langroudi sits down with Dr. Zohaib Ali, a specialist prosthodontist and leader in the bio-emulation movement in the UK.
They discuss Dr. Ali's journey in dentistry, his experiences with various dental techniques and technologies, and his thoughts on education and patient care.
The conversation covers everything from the challenges of NHS dentistry to the importance of clear communication with patients and the future of digital dentistry.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
00:02:35 - Bio-emulative dentistry
00:07:15 - From Ireland to the UK
00:11:55 - Dental ed...
2024-10-091h 57Dental Leaders Podcast#258 Minimalist — Awaz ShariefPayman Langroudi meets Awaz Sharief, a young dentist with a special interest in minimally invasive endodontics.
Awaz shares her journey, personal challenges, and innovative approach to minimally invasive endodontics treatments.
The conversation covers clinical techniques, personal growth, faith, and the importance of emotional awareness.
In This Episode
00:02:24 - Pulpotomy approach
00:05:35 - Back story
00:21:25 - Faith, belief, and finding meaning
00:24:35 - Personal growth
00:31:55 - Narcissism and emotional suppression
00:37:35 - Dentistry and teaching
00:43:45 - Work-life balance
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2024-09-251h 11Dental Leaders Podcast#256 Il Maestro — Giovanni MartinoPayman Langroudi chats with Giovanni Martino, a young Italian dentist practising in the UK. Giovanni shares his journey from studying dentistry in Italy to working in the NHS and private practice in the UK.
Giovanni discusses the importance of continuing education, challenges and opportunities in dentistry and how his musical background has influenced his approach to dentistry.
In This Episode
00:03:55 - Background with the Delta Academy
00:05:50 - Teaching and learning
00:08:45 - Work and the UK
00:14:00 - Music and dentistry
00:21:10 - Patient communication
2024-09-111h 48Dental Leaders Podcast#255 The Graduate — May FiroozmandPayman Langroudi chats with May Firoozmand, a young dentist who recently qualified from Bulgaria. May shares her journey into dentistry, her experiences studying abroad, and her perspective on life and service shaped by her Baha'i faith. The conversation covers topics ranging from her dental education in Bulgaria to her charitable work and future aspirations in dentistry.
In This Episode
00:02:35 - Faith
00:07:35 - Family influence
00:14:50 - Study
00:19:20 - Oral surgery
00:23:25 - Bulgaria
00:29:35 - Charity and community
00:43:40 - Faith and personal loss
00:49:15 - O...
2024-09-041h 02Dental Leaders Podcast#253 Super Bupa — Mark AllanPayman Langroudi chats with Mark Allan, General Manager of Bupa Dental Care. Mark shares insights into leading one of the UK’s largest private healthcare organisations, discusses current challenges and opportunities in the dental industry, and offers valuable leadership advice.
The conversation touches on corporate dentistry, talent acquisition, the importance of listening to frontline staff, and how tech is shaping the industry’s future.
In This Episode
00:00:55 - Dentistry—first impressions
00:06:00 - Bupa's brand, reputation and impact
00:10:30 - Organisation and structure
00:14:15 - Recruitment and career...
2024-08-211h 16Dental Leaders Podcast#250 The Human Dentist — Prav Solo ShowIn this solo episode of the Dental Leaders podcast, Prav discusses the importance of humanising the sales process in dentistry.
He touches on the need to move away from rigid, formulaic approaches and instead focus on connecting with patients as one would with friends or family.
Prav provides practical advice on handling conversations about treatment costs, addressing patient concerns, and securing commitments. He stresses the importance of confidence, open communication, and understanding the patient's perspective to create a more effective and natural sales process.
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00:01:35 - Rr...
2024-07-3118 minDental Leaders Podcast#241 Ortho Empire — Siamack BagheriPrav and Payman chat with Siamack Bagheri, a highly successful orthodontist who owns ten large orthodontic practices with his wife. Siamack shares his story of coming to the UK from Iran in the 1970s and pursuing dentistry. He discusses the challenges he faced during dental school and how those experiences shaped him.
The conversation touches on recruitment challenges, the shift toward temp agencies, the business advantages of new tech in aligner therapy, and more.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
00:02:15 - Backstory
00:04:35 - Choosing dentistry
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2024-05-301h 39Dental Leaders Podcast#240 Prav’s Solo Show — The Customer JourneyHow do dental practices stand out from the competition in a fiercely competitive marketplace that’s becoming more crowded by the day?
Join Prav for an in-depth discussion of defining and leveraging your clinic’s unique selling points to design unique, memorable customer journeys and stand out from the competition.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
00:01:30 - TCO training—evolution and adaptation
00:09:00 - Creating unique patient journeys
00:17:25 - USP examples
00:20:30 - Leveraging USPs
00:26:15 - Consultation to closure
00:32:50 - Journey mapping and refi...
2024-05-2235 minDental Leaders Podcast#239 From the Archives — Pontoon Pyromania with Danny WatsonWe reach way back into the archives this week with a look back at one of Payman and Prav’s favourite conversations with Green Beret-turned-dentist, Danny Watson.
Danny looks back on his first meeting with Prav, recalls how seeing military dentists at work inspired him to join the profession, and discusses burning his military bridges in hot pursuit of his newfound passion.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
0.34 - Early years
07.27 - Army days
14.59 - Discovering dentistry
21.25 - Getting started and burning bridges
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2024-05-1558 minDental Leaders Podcast#235- Let the Leads Flow! Prav SolankiPayman reunites with bestie and occasional show host Prav Solanki for a long-awaited update on his mission to bring effortless enquiry conversion to dental clinics.
Prav briefs us on the story of Leadflo from its early barebones launch to becoming the most advanced dental CRM on the market.
Packed with Prav’s trademark insight on sales psychology, the conversation covers the challenges of software development, nuances of the buyer journey, and how Prav’s practice experience as a practice owner and marketer have informed Leadflo’s painstaking design.
Enjoy!
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2024-04-1752 minDental Leaders Podcast#230- Zak Kara’s Smile StoryPayman 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 - Pers...
2024-03-142h 23Dental Leaders Podcast#224- Legal Eagle — Len D'CruzPayman 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 aca...
2024-01-3152 minDental Leaders Podcast#221- End-of-Year Reflections with PravPrav 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 d...
2024-01-1046 minDental Leaders Podcast#214- The Great British Dream with Craig WellingFMC’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 0...
2023-11-221h 33Dental Leaders Podcast#213- Breaking the Mould Kostas KaragiannopoulosSince leaving Greece in the mid-90s to study dentistry in London, Kostas Karagiannopoulos has carved a name as one of the leading practitioners of injection-moulding composite bonding. He chats with Payman and Prav about the experimentation and ‘painful mistakes’ that helped him find his way and how a hedonistic year at university almost stopped his career before it started. Enjoy! In This Episode 04.14 - Injection moulding - indication and limitations 15.23 - Patient communication and technique development 22.23 - USPs and differentiation and techniques
2023-11-161h 36Dental Leaders PodcastMind Movers #10 — Artur ZolkiewiczArtur Zolkiewicz is one of the country’s most in-demand personal trainers. In this week’s Mind Movers, he sits down for a chat with Rhoma and Payman on the discipline of martial arts, a lack of positive role models for young men, and how he deals with the stereotypes around being a fitness practitioner. Artur, Rhona and Payman also chat about the power of emotional intelligence and dealing with trolls. Artur also gives some invaluable insight into practical steps listeners can take to improve health and well-being. Enjoy...
2023-10-201h 20Dental Leaders Podcast#203- Prav’s Lead Gen 101Patient acquisition can feel like a minefield. If you’re wondering which advertising platform gives the best return on your marketing spend or how to generate and follow up leads, marketing scientist Prav Solanki has the answers. In this solo show, Prav answers some of the most commonly asked questions about lead generation, giving insight into practice websites versus dedicated landing pages and why measuring ROI is a long-term game. Enjoy! 04.55 - Facebook Vs Google ads 22.06 - Websites Vs landing pages 30.40 - Conversions and lon...
2023-09-0646 minDental Leaders Podcast#201- The Annonymous Shirin AliYou could say Shirin Ali has waited her entire career to answer Payman’s infamous question on worst clinical mistakes. The London-based associate says her black box moment happened while treating her very first patient. But the experience did little to dampen a stellar career that’s seen Shirin spend almost two decades at one of London’s most prestigious practices. She chats with Payman about her start during the early years of cosmetic dentistry working alongside Chris Orr, discusses working with the legendary Eddie Scher, and reveals why practice ownership In Th...
2023-08-231h 17Dental Leaders Podcast#199- To Hell and Back with Pav KhairaHost Prav Solanki and implant impresario Pav Khaira have been fast friends for around 15 years. But only today did they realise they have a shared history growing up and grafting hard in corner-shop family businesses. Things have come a long way for our guest since his days helping dad shift cigarettes in the shop. These days, Pav is a leading implantology educator whose Academy of Implant Excellence is helping a generation of clinicians get their start in the field. But it wasn’t an easy road. This week, he chats with Pav a...
2023-08-091h 17Dental Leaders Podcast#192- Do the Hustle - Payman Meets Rupert MonkhouseIn episode 86, Prav and Payman discovered how young dentist Rupert Monkhouse is making dentures sexy again. Rupert returns the invitation this week, hosting Payman on the first edition of his ImpressionClub Xtra podcast. The line between interviewer and interviewee blurs as the seasoned podcasters take on entrepreneurialism and the art of the hustle. Payman also gives the lowdown on Evo4—the latest evolution of Enlighten whitening, the trials and tribulations of starting a laboratory and explains why the next generation of Enlighten will be the quietest ever.
2023-06-211h 24Dental Leaders PodcastMind Movers #1 — Inaugural ShowNHS contracts, litigation, and the GDC are among the factors creating a perfect storm propelling dentistry to pole-position among the most stressful professions. In Mind Movers—a new weekly podcast with cosmetic dentist extraordinaire Rhona Eskander—Payman explores mental health and wellbeing and their relation to the profession. In coming episodes, Rhona and Payman will hear from exceptional people from all walks of life who have been on the front line of adversity and finally give mental health in the profession the hearing it deserves. In this inaugur...
2023-06-0923 minDental Leaders Podcast#190- Consultations and Presentations—Solo ShowGrab a brew and find some diary white time for a free consultation with Prav, in this special solo show. Incorporating elements of his new Consultation Masterclass training, Prav talks about the power of free consultations and the role of the treatment coordinator in the patient's journey from assessment to acceptance. Prav touches on rapport building, power dynamics and emotional intelligence in case presentations and reveals pricing insight to ensure clinicians never sell themselves short. Enjoy! In This Episode 04.47 - Discovery, filtering and expectations...
2023-06-0744 minDental Leaders Podcast#186- The ‘S’ Word - Prav SolankiOften disguised with euphemisms like ‘case acceptance’, sales can feel like one of dentistry’s biggest taboos. In this week’s episode, Prav sits down for a chat with his friend, occlusion nerd, and host of the excellent Protrusive Dental Podcast, Jaz Gulati for a chat about getting to grips with sales. The pair chat about building trust, using video presentations to boost case acceptance, and why sales shouldn’t be a dirty word. The podcast was originally aired as episode 38 of Jaz’s Gulati’s Protrusive Dental Podcast on...
2023-05-1057 minDental Leaders Podcast#185- Marathon Man - Stuart CampbellIn Episode 182, Payman sat down to chat with Stuart Campbell and Hatem Algraffee—hosts of the fantastic One in the Chair and Two Waiting podcast. This week, Payman reconnects with Stuart to turn the tables and find out about Desert Island Discs, ideas for NHS reform and Stuart’s motivation for running gruelling ultra-marathons. The pair also touch on politics, socialism, and Scottish independence. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.58 - Vintage football shirts 11.59 - Backstory 15.55 - Dental school 24.40 - Specialising and practice ownership...
2023-05-031h 55Dental Leaders Podcast#184- The Last Supper - Violeta ClausWhen Violeta Claus sat down to eat at Luxembourg’s Last Supper restaurant in 2009, she knew the grand building in which it’s situated would make an ideal location for a luxury clinic. The stars aligned for Violeta, and her Vio Life clinic is among the most impressive around. In this week’s episode, Violeta tells Payman and Prav how it all began, discussing the highs and lows of practice in one of the EU’s smallest countries and her no-nonsense management style. Enjoy! In This Episode
2023-04-261h 28Dental Leaders Podcast#182- Turning Up - Payman LangroudiThe tables turn this week as Dental Leaders host Payman turns podcast guest in a chat with Stuart Campbell and Algraffee —hosts of the brilliant One in the Chair and Two Waiting podcast. Payman tells the history of Enlighten and how attending a dental show brought the brand back from the brink of disaster in its early days. He discusses innovation in whitening and dentistry, reveals his best and worst days, and speculates on what the future may have in store for dentistry’s next generation. This wide-ranging conversation was originally aired...
2023-04-121h 50Dental Leaders Podcast#177- Triple Special - Craig Welling, Laurie Glover and Manish BoseOn Saturday, March 11th, over 1000 dentists and 138 exhibitors and 85 guest speakers will gather at Manchester Central for the North of England Dentistry Show. In the first part of this special episode, Payman chats with FMC’s managing and marketing directors and event organisers, Craig Welling and Laurie Glover as they prepare for one of the biggest events in the dentistry calendar. But that’s not all. We also hear Prav’s rapid-fire conversation with specialist periodontist Manish Bose, recorded in December 2022 at Neodent’s community event, also in Manchester. Enjoy!
2023-03-0734 minDental Leaders Podcast#175- STFU and Listen - James HamillThis week, Prav and Payman sit down for a chat with a dental and implantology leader from a short hop over the water in Northern Ireland. James Hamill chats about growing up in Enniskillen, NI, and how his entrepreneurial mindset led from practice purchase to eventual burnout. But it’s not all doom and gloom: James talks about how close relationships with patients and an inspirational figure provided a ray of light. James also reveals how he blagged the NI distribution rights to innovative US implant guidance tech, Chrome, and gives the l...
2023-02-211h 40Dental Leaders Podcast#174- Imi’s Ikigai - Imran NasserImran ‘Imi’ Nasser has discovered his Ikigai—a sense of meaning and purpose. He sits down for a chat with Payman and Prav about purchasing his specialist-led practice in Cheltenham shortly before COVID brought UK dentistry crashing to a halt. Imi also chats about his training endeavours with 15C, revealing where the course provider got his enigmatic name, talks about the trials and tribulations of teaching, and discusses the importance of creating supportive working environments where team members can flourish and grow. Enjoy! In This Episode 00.35 - The podcas...
2023-02-151h 36Dental Leaders Podcast#172- Exploring Smile Design - Dora Lengyel Prav and Payman finally reunite this week for a chat with digital dentistry proponent and new practice owner Dora Lengyel. She describes her journey from Hungary to Bristol via Kuwait and a career arc that has recently seen Dora purchase her first practice. Dora talks about brand positioning, plans to bring the practice into the 21st century with digital smile design, and much more. Enjoy! In This Episode 10.48 - From associate to principal 16.53 - Brand positioning and measuring patient exper...
2023-02-011h 17Dental Leaders Podcast#167- What Doug Watt DidYou can watch the video of this podcast here: https://www.prav.com/podcasts/doug-watt-dentist/ Doug Watt has carved a niche as one of the most engaging voices on the subject of digital dentistry. In this week’s episode, Doug chats with Prav about the ups and downs of public speaking in the constant shadow of imposter syndrome. Doug also gives advice to those just starting in digital dentistry, chats about his love of the guitar and talks about his involvement with the BACD. Enj...
2022-12-281h 02Dental Leaders Podcast#160- Digital Dentistry with Adam Nulty - Part TwoIn part two of his conversation with Payman, Adam Nulty continues his chat with Payman about all things digital. Adam reveals his worst black-box moments, including a near-fatal mistake outside the clinic that forced him to take time off from the profession. Enjoy! In This Episode 00.53 - Invisalign, AI and machine learning 08.37 - DSD 18.56 - Blackbox thinking 39.08 - Diet and health 44.06 - Fantasy dinner party 47.40 - Last days and legacy 52.59 - $1BN About Ad...
2022-11-0955 minDental Leaders Podcast#155- Mum’s the Word - Fareeda DaarBack in 2020, Payman and Prav sat down for a fascinating chat with up-and-coming cosmetic dentist Zainab Al-Mukhtar. Zainab spoke so fondly of her inspirational mum Fareeda Daar that it only seemed natural to Fareeda’s story. She describes how she settled on oral surgery after realising a medical career wasn’t her thing and recounts her journey to the UK from Tanzania via Romania, Yemen, Oman and Vienna. Fareeda also discusses the trials and tribulations of running a busy practice while raising a family and reveals the secrets beh...
2022-10-051h 23Dental Leaders Podcast#151- Let’s Scrum! Prav Solo ShowThis week’s short solo show explores a potentially transformational strategy you can put to work in your practice with as little as five minutes a day. IT genius Jeff Sutherland first explored the value of a short daily team meeting in his book Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time. Prav’s been a big fan since reading the book shortly after its publication in 2014 and has since made daily scrums (AKA huddles) a feature at his group of practices and marketing agency. In...
2022-09-0729 minDental Leaders Podcast#150- Leading Ladies - Part IAre women underrepresented in dentistry? Over half of dental graduates are female, yet only one in five podcast guests has been female. And there is also an underrepresentation in academia, on the lecture circuit and in almost every walk of the profession. Our new mini-series looks at the issues by revisiting some of Prav and Payman’s most insightful conversations with dentistry’s leading ladies. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.32 - Mahrukh Khwaja 07.16 - Zainab Al-Mukhtar 09.41 - Elaine Mo 14...
2022-08-3153 minDental Leaders Podcast#148- Growth Mastery - Prav Solo ShowIn a special solo show this week, show host Prav sits down to talk broadly about practice growth and the techniques to achieve it. He discusses why patients spend up to a couple of years considering whether to go ahead with big-ticket treatments and what systems clinics can implement to nurture potential patients over the long term. He also reveals why most practices aren’t ready to scale when they think they are and discusses some of the low-hanging fruit owners can grab before upping their marketing spend. Enj...
2022-08-171h 02Dental Leaders Podcast#143- Impact! Loven GaneswaranThis week, dentist and entrepreneur Loven Ganeswaran talks to Prav and Payman about his Chairsyde patient communication app. But it’s his impromptu hip-hop performance that really impresses! Loven talks about the challenges of building teams, raising funds and balancing time between clinical work and running a successful start. Plus, he reveals why his busy schedule will never get in the way of making music. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.42 - Chairside and visual learning 16.19 - Purpose, passion and impact 26.47 - Building teams 33.49...
2022-07-131h 43Dental Leaders Podcast#141- Goodfella - Louis MackenzieIf you’ve ever had the good luck of hearing one of Louis Mackenzie’s lectures, you’ll know you’re in for a treat: He’s one of the most engaging, entertaining and witty speakers on the circuit. Louis sits down with Prav and Payman to talk about what it takes to spot and nurture exceptional talent. They also discuss the secrets behind treatment longevity and Louis’ role at Denplan, sharing plenty of groan-inducing dad jokes along the way! Enjoy! In This Episode 02.29 - Being an inspiration
2022-06-291h 45Dental Leaders Podcast#139- Odd Tyke - Dominic O’HooleyListeners who heard Dominic O’Hooley’s last appearance on the podcast may remember that Dominic doesn’t do small talk. And he didn’t break the habit when sitting down to chat with Prav at the Association of Dental Implantology Congress in Manchester. In what turned out to be one of the most candid and searching episodes yet, the pair talk about Dominic’s difficult upbringing, his fraught relationship with his father and the challenges of caring for a son with non-verbal autism. Dominic also discusses his own autis...
2022-06-151h 35Dental Leaders Podcast#138- Coming to America - Upen PatelPayman takes a trip across the pond this week to chat with UK-born Upen Patel, who practices in Sacramento, California. They explore the differences between UK and US healthcare, education and culture, and Upen chats about his experiences at some of the US’ top training academies. Payman and Upen also talk about the challenges of funding dental school, Upen’s love of squash, and much more. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.24 - Moving to the US 05.58 - UK Vs US schooling 08.39...
2022-06-081h 28Dental Leaders Podcast#137- Dreams in Moments - Mudasser HussainAfter Mudasser Hussain discovered the transformational power of executive coaching, Mudasser Hussain decided to slim down his clinical hours to divide his time between dentistry and coaching. In this week’s episode, Mudasser chats with Payman about his motivation for helping others through coaching and how his love of football is bringing the dental profession together on social media. Mudasser and Payman also discuss the stresses and mental health challenges of being a practising dentist, the efficacy of professional bodies like the BDA, and much more. Enjoy!
2022-06-011h 31Dental Leaders Podcast#134- Tasting Notes - Niall HutchinsonNiall Hutchinson’s red wine social media posts are designed to provoke discussion on some of dentistry’s thorniest topics. So get ready for a robust and full-bodied discussion as Payman chats with one of dentistry’s most outspoken and engaging characters. Niall and Payman take crack open a red to take on everything from the saturated dental courses market to NHS dentistry, the role of corporates, and much more. Cheers! In This Episode 01.44 - Red wine 07.31 - CPD and profitability 26...
2022-05-111h 51Dental Leaders Podcast#133- The Architect - Martina HodgsonFresh from the opening of her brand new squat practice, Martina Hodgson chats with Prav and Payman about the rationale behind opening a squat after years of successful ownership with Wakefield’s The Dental Studio. Martina also talks about her insatiable drive and ambition, being an Invisalign Diamond provider and why she teamed up with Andrea Ubhi to start the Inspiring Women in Dentistry event. In This Episode 02.04 - Backstory 05.42 - The squat and practice ownership 13.03 - Leadership style 18.27 - Hiring and firing 23.53 - P...
2022-05-041h 35Dental Leaders Podcast#132- Birthday Boy - Kailesh SolankiThings have come a long way for Kailesh Solanki since he last joined his brother Prav for a chat on the podcast and talked about winding down his clinical hours to focus on business. So how are things going? Kailesh has been busy since his last podcast appearance, finalising an exit deal for his Manchester-based Kiss clinics that will see him staying on with the brand to open and develop ten new practices. Kailesh talks about his ambitions for Kiss, discusses the challenges of exit and reveals big...
2022-04-271h 09Dental Leaders Podcast#128- Tenfold Ambition - Martin WanendeyaWe have the unpleasant smell of the farmyard to thank that Martin Wanendeya didn’t follow his early dream of becoming a vet. But the animals’ loss is dentistry’s gain: Since graduating from Bristol in 1995, Martin’s gone on to found one of the most recognised brands in dentistry and build a name as one of the most skilled implantologists in practice today. This week, Martin chats to Payman and Prav about his early days in Uganda, the shift in mindset it takes to become a leader in the field and how he...
2022-03-311h 46Dental Leaders Podcast#127- Still Driving - Dev Patel (Part 2)Last time we spoke with Dev Patel in February 2021, he let us in on big ambitions to change UK dentistry through M&As and modernising old practices with the growing Beauty Partners group. So how’s it going? In this week’s episode, Dev reveals what he’s been up to since his last chat with Payman. He talks about Beauty Partners’ first big M&A venture north of the capital, talks about the challenges of scaling for practices and corporates and tells payman what keeps him up at night. ...
2022-03-241h 19Dental Leaders Podcast#120- Leaving the NHS - Podcast SpecialDentists are leaving the NHS in droves. In this week’s episode, Payman and Prav talk about what it takes to transition from the failing health service into private care. They chat about some of the training on offer to help dentists get to grips to meet private patients’ expectations, strategies for retaining and transitioning NHS patients, fixing literal and metaphorical cracks - and much more. There’s plenty for listeners who are already in the private sector, too. Prav and Payman go in-depth on tactics clinics can use to stand out from...
2022-02-031h 05
Dental Leaders Podcast#115- Where’s Prav Been? End of Year ShowIf you’re one of the many listeners wondering where Prav has been hiding, all will be revealed in this week’s episode. In this end-of-year special, Prav returns to let us know why the past three months have been the most stressful and intensive of his career. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a practice, or wondering how to start putting an exit strategy together, you won’t want to miss this one. Enjoy! “The best deal on the table is not the mos...
2021-12-291h 06
Dental Leaders Podcast#114 - The Cornish Dentist - Alan BurginAlan Burgin is perhaps best known by his Instagram alter-ego, The Cornish Dentist, whose informative how-tos have earned Alan an impressive follower count among fellow professionals. He sits down with Cardiff University alumni Payman to explain his journey to being one of the UK’s most promising young dentists and talks about life in Cornwall and early years in max-fax. Payman also puts Alan on the spot about rubber-dam placement, suturing and composites. Enjoy! “The majority of my career and progression has basically been a s...
2021-12-231h 24
Dental Leaders Podcast#109 - Solo Special: Context & CongruencyIn this week’s solo episode, Prav talks about one of his favourite topics: Context and congruency in marketing. Using real-life examples from his open practices, he explains why establishing context and congruency matter throughout the patient journey should be a priority. He also dispenses actionable advice on how teams can use this powerful marketing hack to improve conversions and enhance the patient experience. Enjoy! “It's all about communication that has context, and that is congruent with previous conversations.” Prav Solanki In This Episode...
2021-11-1730 min
Dental Leaders Podcast#106 - London Calling with Slaine McGrathPrav and Payman are finally reunited this week to welcome Dr Slaine McGrath to the show. Spending too much time in the dentist’s chair can be enough to put youngsters off dentistry for life. But the opposite is true for Slaine, who was inspired into the profession following a dental mishap early in life. Slaine talks about the pros and cons of being one of Insta’s most prominent dentists, how she landed a job at a top Harley Street clinic just two years after graduating. She also explains the magnetic pull of L...
2021-10-271h 06
Dental Leaders Podcast#101 - Social Media Leaders Part IIThis week, we continue our look back at conversations about social media, featuring Robbie Hughes, Rhona Eskander and other socialites. The hour-long special is neatly bookended by talks with Manchester-based Kailesh Solanki and brother Prav, a marketing scientist and host of the show. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:54 Kailesh Solanki03:41 Richard Field09:56 Rupert Monkhouse14:48 Robbie Hughes19:07 Rhona Eskander30:38 Jason Smithson38:37 Shaadi Manouchehri47:46 Zayba Sheik50:48 Nilesh Parmar54:31 Prav Solanki
2021-09-221h 08
Dental Leaders Podcast#96 - Multi-Practice LeadersThis week we look back at some of our favourite shows featuring the madmen and women for whom quantity counts every bit as much as quality. Our conversations with multi-practice owners highlight the pros and cons of empire expansion, with plenty of tips and food for thought for both dentists and entrepreneurs alike. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:00:22 - Adam Thorne00:02:48 - Alfonso Rao00:07:38 - Avi Sachdev00:10:29 - Darren Cannell and Andy Stafford00:14:40 - Dev Patel00:20:48 - Elaine Halley00:26:34 - Kailesh Solanki00:32:23 - Kish Patel & Jin...
2021-08-181h 18
Dental Leaders Podcast#95 - Implant Leaders: Implantology SpecialIn this week’s special show, we take a retrospective look at some of the towering figures from implantology we’ve had the pleasure of chatting with so far. You’ll hear hints, tips, career advice and much more from some of the field’s visionaries and leaders. If implantology’s your thing, this is your show. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:58 - Alfonso Rao04:29 - Andrew Dawood08:38 - Andrew Moore12:35 - Anil Shrestha15:26 - Basil Mizrahi19:44 - Fazeela Khan-Osborne26:04 - Hassan Maghaireh29:33 - Kailesh S...
2021-08-1251 min
Dental Leaders Podcast#90 - Greatest Hits Part IIThe episode is a real who’s-who of UK dentistry. With more than half the year now passed (and what a year!) hosts Prav and Payman continue their look back at some of 2021’s greatest bits. Among the highlights are thoughts on tax, the network effect, a candid look at a clinical mistake and much more. Enjoy! “There’s always something you walk away with at the end of an episode...it’s definitely the most enjoyable part of what I do for work.” Prav Solanki In this episode 03.53 - David Ostae...
2021-07-071h 08
Dental Leaders Podcast#89 - Reflecting on the Journey with Prav & PaymanThis week, Prav and Payman reflect on past episodes. The podcast has hit a whopping 90 episodes, with an incredibly diverse group of guests who’ve chatted all things dentistry. Hear the guys revisit some of the highlights and talk about some lessons they’ve learnt from their stellar lineup of dentists over the past few months. This episode is part one of a special two-part series in which Prav and Payman will look back on the best moments of the Dental Leaders Podcast. Enjoy! “There...
2021-06-301h 04
Dental Leaders Podcast#88 - Marketing Masterclass with Prav and PaymanThis week Prav and Payman don’t let the absence of a guest get in the way of insightful conversation. Wearing his practice owner and marketer’s hat, Prav takes questions from Payman in an hour-long conversation covering everything from finding your brand voice to scaling practice with help from digital ads. There’s tons to unpack - and enough advice on marketing and practice growth to give both new and seasoned dentists plenty of food for thought. Enjoy! “My role in this whole thing is to be a chameleon.” Prav Solanki...
2021-06-231h 13
Dental Leaders Podcast#87 - Developing in Dentistry with Amit PatelThis week, we introduce Amit Patel to the show. Amit is a renowned dentist hailing from a family of successful dental professionals and he shares his insight into growing up in that world. Hear Amit and Payman talk business in Brickfields and building bridges. Amit shares his experiences in Essex, Yorkshire and beyond, and also discusses the importance of working hard and playing hard. Enjoy! “There's always been people, you know, trying to put doom and gloom on it. But, yeah, I love my job. I love workin...
2021-06-161h 29
Dental Leaders Podcast#84 - Making Waves with Payman SobhaniWe’re super excited to welcome onto this week’s show wavemaker and Harley Street cosmetic dentist, Payman Sobhani. Payman talks about success on Instagram, DJing in Ibiza and running an award-winning practice. Hear Payman cover the art of composite bonding, making memories at uni and working with family on Harley Street. Enjoy! “Someone's coming to you in pain, you've got them out of pain at a time when you didn't have space to do it, and then I might do something weird, just be lik...
2021-05-261h 16
Dental Leaders Podcast#74 - Money Talks with David HosseinThis week, Prav and Payman take a deep dive into a different side of dentistry as they delve into the numbers with accountant David Hossein. David tells our hosts how it was that he came to specialise in dental and healthcare accountancy. He talks about some of the most common financial mistakes made by dentists, old and new - dispensing a boatload of financial wisdom along the way. Enjoy! “Banks love dentistry. They will give you money.” David Hossein In This Episode 01.04 - Backstory06.27 - Structures
2021-03-1755 min
Dental Leaders Podcast#73 - Protruding with Jaz GulatiPodcasting’s friendliest rivalry gets an airing this week as Payman chats with Jaz Gulati. Fans will know Jaz as the host of the Protrusive podcast - but this chat reveals there’s much more to unpack. Jaz talks about the joys of hosting Protrusive, life in Singapore, inspirational teachers and much more. Enjoy! “'ll never forget that moment I got my first gold star at age six, and from there, I was addicted to achievement, and that's been a big driver for me. I just want to constantly do things.” Jaz...
2021-03-101h 17
Dental Leaders Podcast#71 - In the Ring with Arthif ‘Dr Hitman’ DanielArthif Daniel spends his nine-to-five looking after teeth and his weekends knocking ‘em out. Arthief’s double life as a well-regarded super-welterweight boxer and dentist has earned him the nickname Dr Hitman. He chats to Prav and Payman about success in the ring and in practice - highlighting some of the surprising parallels between the gentleman’s sport and dentistry. Arthif lets us in on his highs and lows and talks about the mental preparation and mindset it takes to live life in the ring. “Fighters are like sharks. We smell fear. So...
2021-02-241h 17
Dental Leaders Podcast#65 - Brothers in Arms - In Conversation with Nik and Sanjay SethiAfter graduating in 1994, Sanjay Sethi quickly made a name as a leader in aesthetic dentistry. So, when brother Nik graduating almost two decades later in 2009, expectations were high. In this week’s episode, Payman gets the brothers together for a frank conversation on their early years; how each followed their own unique career path; the highs and lows of working together, and much more. Enjoy! “I think really we've been, on balance, really good because we have our own strengths. And yeah, there'll always be some differences we'll have along the way, and I'm n...
2021-01-131h 26
Dental Leaders Podcast#63 - The Queens’ Speech - Prav and Payman’s End-of-Year SpecialWhere were you when Boris cancelled Christmas in 2020? Right here, catching up on dentistry’s finest podcast. In this end-of-year special, Prav and Payman take look back on the annus horribilis that was 2020. But it’s not all doom and gloom, and it isn’t long before our dental royals are round to talking shop, with conversations on management, hiring, firing, working with ninjas and much more. Enjoy! “I guess that thing our parents told us about people will always need teeth.” Payman Langroudi In This Episode 00.34 - Cancelling...
2020-12-301h 04
Dental Leaders Podcast#55 - Family Affair - In Conversation with Kailesh SolankiThere’s no love like brotherly love. And there’s plenty on tap in this week’s episode, as we welcome Kailesh Solanki, brother of podcast host Prav. Kailesh talks about his journey from growing up in Manchester in the shadow of his elder brother to forging his own path as one of the UK’s busiest and most prolific dentists. Warning: As Kailesh lets us in on some of the secrets of his success, there will be expletives and maybe even some tears. Enjoy! “I made...
2020-11-041h 23
Dental Leaders Podcast#53 - The Old Switch-a-roo: In Conversation with Prav and PaymanIn this week’s extra special episode, previous guest Druh Shah turns the tables on Prav and Payman, playing host while they take the hot seat. And it turns out this isn’t the first time the pair have switched. Before finding success as dental entrepreneurs and podcast hosts, Payman was all set for a career in general practice, while Prav seemed destined for great things in the world of research science. Here they talk about making the switch, early days, inspiration and their respective journeys to becoming...
2020-10-201h 23
Dental Leaders Podcast#50 - Bees, Butterflies and Leeches: In Conversation with Koray FeranThis week, Prav and Payman have the privilege of chatting with a giant of implantology and restorative dentistry. The great Koray Feran shares insight into his exacting work ethic and reveals how polymathic status has helped secure his position at the very top. Koray also talks about patient-clinician alignment, his thoughts on the bees, butterflies and leeches in practice, and much more. Enjoy! “Now for me, generalism is the new speciality.” Koray Feran In This Episode 00.36 - LCIAD 02.28...
2020-09-301h 03
Dental Leaders Podcast#49 - Native New Yorker - In Conversation with Dr Larry RosenthalThis week’s guest needs little in the way of introduction as Prav and Payman take a call from stateside and the legendary Dr Larry Rosenthal. Larry talks about his rise to becoming one of the world’s best-known names and how a meeting with a bioengineer in his early career changed Larry’s life, in the process transforming the face of dentistry as we know it. The trio talk ambition, happiness, success and what it means to rub shoulders with some of the world’s most influential people. An epi...
2020-09-231h 17
Dental Leaders Podcast#48 - Evergreen - In Conversation with Hassan Asad and Sorabh PatelWhile Prav washes his hair this week, Payman plays host to ambitious young dentists Hassan Asad and Sorabh Patel. The pair may be relative newcomers to the profession, but they’re already making big waves. In April, disheartened by the lack of support for new and younger dentists, Hassan and Sorabh set up the Deciduous Facebook group, which quickly grew to a membership of thousands. Here Hassan and Sorabh talk about the group. They also relate some of the challenges faced by graduates and reluctantly let slip some...
2020-09-161h 13
Dental Leaders Podcast#47 - The Singing Dentist - In Conversation with Milad ShadroohThe energy is palpable this week as Prav and Payman welcome one of dentistry’s most recognisable voices. Milad Shadrooh is perhaps better known as the Singing Dentist. In this episode he recounts his incredible journey from posting a single Facebook video to live TV appearances and worldwide fame. Milad sheds some light on his study years and balancing his love of urban music with dentistry, and lets us in on his plans for the future. Enjoy! “Probably the biggest mistake was choosing dentistr...
2020-09-091h 36
Dental Leaders Podcast#46 - In Moderation - a Conversation with Victoria HoldenThis week Prav and Payman connect with dentist and dentolegal professional, Dr Victoria Holden. Victoria lets us in on life as a moderator on one of the UK’s busiest online dental forums and shares some of her experience working as a senior advisor with Taylor Defence Services - a legal defence company representing the dental profession. The trio also discusses life under lockdown, women in dentistry and a whole host more. Enjoy! “What I tell my kids...Treat everybody equally...Don't just take, ta...
2020-09-021h 14
Dental Leaders Podcast#43 Adversity and Advantage with Dominic O’HooleyThis week, Prav and Payman explore the meaning of life, the universe and everything with implant dentist Dominc O’Hooley. In a wide ranging conversation, exploring mortality, longevity, family and more, Dominic talks candidly about turning some of life’s challenges to his advantage. He tells how a serious cycling accident became an opportunity for introspection and self-improvement, and how autism can give him a cognitive edge. As someone who’s studied the COVID crisis in depth, Dominic also shares his thoughts on the current state of play and h...
2020-08-121h 24
Dental Leaders Podcast#42 Wise Guys: In Conversation with Nikunj Sondagar and Saeid HaghriThis week, Prav and Payman get wise to the world of Nikuj Sondagar and Saeid Haghri. Nik and Saeid talk about their Wise 360 - a digital learning platform connecting dentists with training providers. This relatively young pair has form - between them, they’ve already established several successful ventures including a dental social presence, marketing and development company and clever plaque-reduction tech. They talk through the challenges of developing Wise 360 as excitement builds for the launch of the tech in a few weeks. Enjoy! ...
2020-08-0558 min
Dental Leaders Podcast#41 - Sliding Doors - In Conversation With Zaki KanaanZaki Kanaan might have been a banker if it wasn’t for an embarrassing incident as a small child. But banking’s loss in dentistry’s gain. In this week’s show, master of implants Zaki talks Payman through his early move from war-torn Beirut to London. Zaki talks life at boarding school and later Guy’s, and explains how fate appeared to play a guiding role in his development as a dentist. Prav couldn’t be here this week, so Payman single-handedly steers the conversation over wide-ranging topics. Enjoy!...
2020-07-221h 10
Dental Leaders Podcast#38 - Jet-Setting with Andrew WallaceThis week, our hosts checked in with dentist, trainer and mentor, Andrew Wallace. Andrew talks about his upbringing in Northern Ireland and lets Prav and Payman in on how an unusual odd-job helped him through university. He shares his thoughts on the highs and lows of practice ownership and gives some practical advice for leaders facing the pain of firing staff. No conversation with Andrew would be complete without touching on the dental training circuit, where Andrew is a familiar face thanks to his work with IAS Acad...
2020-07-011h 05
Dental Leaders Podcast#35 - Composite King - In Conversation with Jason SmithsonThis week, Prav and Payman welcome their old friend Jason Smithson to the show. Jason talks about his modest Yorkshire upbringing and lets us in on how he almost chose a very different career path. Jason fills us in on how a lack of technical know-how almost stopped his lecturing career before it began, but didn’t stop him from becoming an early internet sensation. “Just be yourself, nobody will criticise you for being yourself. Everybody's got something to offer, offer what you feel is right...and you'll always have an audien...
2020-06-121h 28
Dental Leaders Podcast#34 - Burning Manbition - In Conversation with Rhona EskanderThis week, Prav and Payan welcome rising social starlet Rhona Eskander to the show. Rhona talks about her mission to make dentistry accessible to all. Rhona discusses the pros and cons of Instagram and her relationships with some of the net’s biggest influencers. She also educates Prav on Nevada’s Burning Man Festival and talks about her experiences providing vital dental care for refugees. Enjoy! “I believe that we're all human beings and if we can't treat each other as humans, then you're not going to get anywhe...
2020-06-031h 11
Dental Leaders Podcast#32 - Dental Leaders Bulletin - Dr Christopher Orr on Preparing for Life After LockdownIn this week’s bulletin, Prav and Payman quiz Dr Christopher Orr on what practical steps dentists must take upon emerging from lockdown. Their wide-ranging discussion covers indemnity, protective measures and adopting a triage approach to inviting patients back to clinic. They also tackle the difference between NHS and private practices, and how regulators and dentists might improve their response, if the unthinkable were ever to happen again. “There's always been an element of risk in dentistry that existed long before COVID came along, and the question really...
2020-05-2051 min
Dental Leaders Podcast#29 Dental Leaders Bulletin - What is the Covid Exit Plan For Dentistry? - With Nairn Wilkson, Anthony Kilcoyne and Mike Lewis Social distancing prevented Prav and Payman from being together in person this week, but it didn’t stop our hosts hearing from three true dentistry leaders. In this fascinating roundtable, Prof. Nairn Wilson makes a welcome return to the show, joined by Dr Anthony Kilcoyne and Prof. Mike Lewis. The trio discuss their predictions for dentistry in the post-COVID landscape and talk about what role the profession might play in the nation’s recovery. “People have heard me lecture in the past, heard me say: “Why aren't den...
2020-05-061h 22Dental Leaders Podcast#26 - Dream Teams and Hygiene - A Therapist’s Perspective with Vicky WilsonThis week Payman finds himself without co-pilot Prav as he takes a therapist’s view with Vicky Wilson. They chat about the lot of hygiene therapists andwhy they are not always pushed to their full potential within the practice. The pair also talk about how dentists and hygienists can integrate better. Also up for discussion is Vicky’s thought on her decade in practice in Dubai, the challenges of establishing a hygienists association, and much more. Enjoy! “Frequently, I talk to dentists. They're so pro-ther...
2020-04-161h 01
Dental Leaders Podcast#25 - Great Expectations - In Conversation with Rahul DoshiThis week, Payman and Prav talked with Rahul Doshi, cosmetic pioneer and founder of the groundbreaking Perfect Smile Studios. The trio talk about the science and art of cosmetic dentistry, what it takes to be a clinical leader, team building and more. Rahul also talks about his decision to join Dentex, as well as the board of the British Association of Cosmetic Dentists (BACD.) Enjoy! Rather than being demotivated about, "I could've done X, I could've done Y." You’ve got to say, "Right...
2020-04-081h 19
Dental Leaders Podcast#24 - Good Will Whitening - In Conversation with Linda GreenwallThis week’s podcast had our hosts wishing they had more time. Prav and Payman chat with legend Linda Greenwall about the role of women in dentistry and her pragmatic approach to raising a family while in practice, They also find out all about Linda’s charity work, and talk at length about why whitening may be one of the most neglected disciplines in all of dentistry. Enjoy! “No secrets. The secret is no secrets.” Linda Greenwall In this week’s episode 01.06 - Entering the f...
2020-04-011h 33Dental Leaders Podcast#19 - Selling Up, AI and Smiling More with Paul AbrahamsDental Practice Built By Nurturing Relationships If your marketing relies heavily on through word of mouth, even at this time of digital age; by no means, you touch everyone with what you do. This holds true for our guest today. Dr. Paul Abrahams is the owner of Smilemore Dental Care in St Johns Wood since 1993. A small private practice dedicated to providing high-quality dentistry with an emphasis on dedicated personal care and attention. Paul has wide experience in providing cosmetic dentistry and has atten...
2020-02-261h 01Dental Leaders Podcast#16 - Rolling with the Punches - A Conversation with Robbie HughesToday’s guest is one of dentistry’s polarising figures. As a youngster, Liverpool lad Robbie Hughes made his living knocking teeth out in the ring. These days - although still a relative newcomer - he is one of cosmetic dentistry’s most-recognised faces. His Dental Excellence and Millionaire Smiles brands represent a paradigm shift in high-end dentistry. Love him or hate him, Robbie isn’t going anywhere just yet. In one of our most open and engaging podcasts so far, Robbie takes us from Wavertree beginnings to ambitious p...
2020-02-061h 21Dental Leaders Podcast#14 - Composites and Composition: Talking the Art of Cosmetic Dentistry With Zainab Al-MukhtarFor some people, dentistry runs in the blood. And that’s definitely true of today’s guest, Zainab Al-Mukhtar, for whom formative years spent watching mum practise made the dental clinic feel like a second home. Zainab talks about Instagram, motherhood and approaching cosmetic work as an artform. She also discusses the joy to be found in teaching others. Enjoy! “I want to continue doing what I'm doing, but just continue taking it to the next level each time. I am, where I am, really happy d...
2020-01-2355 minDental Leaders Podcast#13 - The Ethics of Aesthetics - A Chat with Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Benji DhillonKnowing your ‘why’ always pushes you to be the best that you can be. Today’s guest knows his why, and that makes him more determined than ever to do what he’s got to do. In a slight departure for Dental Leaders, this week we chat to a leading light in aesthetics and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Benji Dhillon. Alongside ep5 guest Mark Hughes, Benji is co-founder of Define Clinic, which is currently leading the way in non-invasive treatments. Benji talks about his extraordinar...
2020-01-151h 05Dental Leaders Podcast#12 - Mental Health, Mindfulness and Empowering Women in Dentistry with Mahrukh KhwajaMahrukh Khwaja is on a mission to empower women in dentistry - a quest borne out of dealing with difficult bosses and overcoming unhealthy relationships. In today’s episode, Mahrukh talks about why she feels something worth striving for - and why more women dentists should be celebrated. She also shares some thoughts on her other passions - mindfulness, meditation and the art of maintaining good mental health. Enjoy! “In our profession, mental wellness is not always really focused on. I feel like burnout an...
2020-01-081h 05Dental Leaders Podcast#10 - Hanging With Richard Branson, Chatting To Larry Page and Balancing Everything with Andrew MooreJuggling a career and family life is never easy. Especially when you are one of the most sought after practitioners in your field. But some are skilled enough to manage it - like today’s guest, Andrew Moore. Andrew tells us all about his approach to the holy grail of achieving a healthy work-life balance and how he came to practice from a jealousy-inducing architectural gem. He also talks about the buzz he gets from teaching and a case that made a dramatic impact on his patient’s life...
2019-12-041h 09Dental Leaders Podcast#9 - Not Your Average Practice: The Daz Singh ExperienceDo dentists sell a product or an experience? Today’s guest has views on this question that serve up plenty of food for thought. We talk to Daz Singh about the meteoric rise of his boutique Liverpool clinic Ollie and Darsh, taking plenty of conversational stop-offs along the way. Enjoy! “I wanted them to come in and see us. I wanted them to have the experience with us. I wanted them to go away talk about the experience they've had with us to their fam...
2019-11-271h 21Dental Leaders Podcast#8 - From Ferndown to Harley Street - Manifesting Your Own Luck with Adam ThorneCan you manifest your own luck? Adam Thorne is a firm believer that if you try hard enough to reach your goals, you’ll no doubt encounter a mentor who can help you get there. Though it may seem a little spiritual, it rings true for the events that have unfolded in Adam’s life. Adam Thorne is a Cosmetic Dentist at the Harley Street Dental Group. He talks about the trials and tribulations he underwent before finding his place at London’s most prestigious address. E...
2019-11-2051 minDental Leaders Podcast#7 - Marks of Excellence - Taking the Leap with Mark HughesOur guest today is a cosmetic dentist, and founder of the famous Harley Street Dental Group and Define Clinic, Mark Hughes. He unleashes wisdom on what it takes to get to achieve success by learning from setbacks to come through more determined than ever. Mark also tells us all about his globetrotting years, and how a chance booking at a boutique hotel provided the inspiration for his upscale London practice. Enjoy! “To be successful, you have to care about people in dentistry, and for me...
2019-11-141h 03Dental Leaders Podcast#6 - Motivating Billionaires And Finding Your “Why” with Mahmood MawjeeWould you give up a six-figure profession for a new career full of uncertainty? For some, dentist-cum-motivational speaker Mahmood Mawjee’s transition to a new calling could seem like a waste of qualifications. But dentistry's loss is the world's gain. We hear why Mahmood made the leap, and take in some of his motivational secrets. Enjoy! “The biggest regret in life is living life on other people's terms and...no one regrets the things they did. They always regret the thing...
2019-10-311h 05Dental Leaders Podcast#5 - Working Your Way To the Top and Creating Your Own Luck with Anil ShresthaIn this episode, we dimmed the studio lights to bask in the glow of a true dentistry dynamo. In 2011, Anil Shrestha was invited to take over the renowned Dr Micheal Wise’s Lister House Practice. It wasn’t all plain-sailing. Anil talks us through the highs and lows, and tells us about the positive mindset that has helped him to get where he is today. If you’ve ever wondered how to go from being a victim of circumstance to taking control of your own destiny, you need to hear...
2019-10-291h 09Dental Leaders Podcast#1 - The Dental Leaders Podcast & Our WhyPrav Solanki & Payman Langroudi, hosts of The Dental Leaders Podcast reveals their individual reasons which made them launch the show. In this episode, you will discover how Prav was able to bounce back after a health scare situation. He also discusses where he gets the confidence to set up a business with no marketing background. Not only that, Payman will also share how he struggles on the first four years of his business. All of that and more are covered in great...
2019-07-1735 min