Former BACD president Andrew Chandrapal discusses his journey in dentistry, from his early days balancing dental school with music aspirations to becoming a respected clinician and educator. 

He shares insights on the value of humility in dentistry, the impact of social media on patient expectations, and the significance of building trust with patients. 

He also reflects on his experiences with the BACD and his approach to teaching.

Enjoy!

In This Episode

00:02:55 - Early years

00:05:35 - Personal loss

00:07:35 - Dentistry Vs music career

00:09:40 - Ego and humility

00:16:50 - Social media

00:23:55 - Treatment planning and patient communication

00:31:30 - Full mouth rehabilitation

00:47:50 - Blackbox thinking

00:55:05 - Teaching and education

01:16:35 - BACD

01:22:20 - Quick-fire questions

01:27:25 - Fantasy dinner party

About Andrew Chandrapal

Andrew Chandrapal is an aesthetic and restorative dentist and former president of the British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD).