Host 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 about their shared upbringing, life lessons, and inspirational figures. 

He also talks candidly about the dark days following the folding of his practice, bankruptcy,  and what he learned from the experience. 

Enjoy!    

In This Episode

01.58 - Backstory

14.15 - Life lessons and the next generation

21.16 - Academic life

26.19 - Granddad

31.15 - From VT to ownership

37.41 - Dark days and recovery

53.48 - A love story

01.01.15 - Teaching

01.13.10 - Last days and legacy

01.15.08 - Fantasy dinner party

About Pav Khaira

Pav Khaira graduated from the University College of London and King’s College in 2002 and then gained a diploma and master’s degree n implantology at the City of London University.

He is a regular speaker at dental congresses and events and is also the host of The Dental Implant Podcast.

He is also an implantology educator and trainer through his Academy of Implant Excellence.