Sarika Shah shares her journey from childhood in Kenya to becoming the principal of a successful Docklands-based practice.

 

She discusses her transition to the UK for education, her decision to pursue dentistry, and the highs and lows of practice growth.

 

Sarika explores the importance of patient care, team management, and overcoming obstacles, with insight into the unique challenges faced by women in dentistry. 

In This Episode

02.25 - Backstory

08.20 - Discovering dentistry

11.35 - University

18.20 - Professional journey 

31.30 - Practice ownership and growth

42.35 - Women in dentistry

51.35 - Parenting and leadership

01.00.50 - Blackbox thinking

01.07.15 - Last days and legacy

01.08.00 - Fantasy dinner party

About Sarika Shah

Sarika Shah graduated from the University of Manchester in 2006 and completed a Master's degree in Restorative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL. Sarika established Platinum Dental Care in Canary Wharf in 2017.