In 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.

In This Episode

00:01:00 - Practice ownership

00:03:15 - Michelin-starred dentistry philosophy

00:05:30 - Patient experience and team training

00:08:45 - Transitioning from NHS to private practice

00:10:45 - Squat practice challenges

00:15:35 - Community connections in Leicester

00:17:35 - Faith's influence on business decisions

00:24:45 - Questioning faith during difficult times

00:27:15 - Work-life balance philosophy

00:30:05 - Early life and dental education

00:35:35 - First job experiences

00:40:00 - Journey into implantology

00:46:35 - Surgical temperament in implantology

00:51:50 - Soft tissue management in implants

00:56:00 - Digital guided surgery adoption

01:01:40 - All-on-four marketing approach

01:02:30 - Blackbox thinking

01:09:10 - Associate selection and management

01:18:20 - Future plans and potential retirement

01:20:35 - Fantasy dinner party

01:25:25 - Last days and legacy

About Bhavnish Waghela

Bhavnish Waghela is the owner of Natural Smiles dental practices in Leicester and Corby. With nearly 30 years in dentistry, he transitioned from NHS to private practice, focusing primarily on implant and restorative dentistry. Deeply connected to his Hindu faith and Indian heritage, Bhavnish balances his professional life with community involvement and family priorities.