In this episode, hosts Andy and Chris chat with Reena Wadia,

Reena talks about her journey in dentistry, the influences

She reflects on her decision to pursue a career path specialising in periodontology and the challenges faced in setting up and marketing a specialist practice.

She talks about her new book, The Perio Handbook and her work with the Perio School, the leading Global Teaching

Topics:

- Where did you grow up and what was your childhood like?

- You qualified from Barts and The London with the prestigious Gold Medal – what did your dental career look like in the early days?

-  What was it about perio that caught your attention?

-  What are the challenges you’ve faced marketing a specialist practice

-  Your new book ‘The Perio Handbook’ – who is it for?

-  Has the way perio is treated changed much over the years?

-  Is gum aesthetics generally available as part of a wider aesthetic makeover or does it require a periodontist?

- Tell us about the Perio School – is there a decent level of interest in perio and gums?

In this episode, hosts Chris and Andy chat to Stephen Kettle,

Stephen talks about his childhood in Cheshire, the early influences in his life that have been pivotal to his career success and his decision to transition into the dental sector.

He shares how he came to specialise in dental fitouts, the

He discusses the challenges and rewards of starting Clover

Finally, he talks about his experience with the Flying Start

Topics:

-  Tell us about your childhood. What was your

-  How did you come to be in the dental niche?

-  Starting Clover Dental Fit Out: Was 2021 a great

-  What are key differences between the dental niche and general businesses?

-  What are the current trends in what new practices are looking for?

-  When setting up a new practice we know how important the location is – do most clients come to you with a site they’ve committed to?

-  Is there an optimal blueprint for a squat?

-  What would you say are the 3 most important things if you right at the beginning of planning your squat?

- In other countries (far east, USA etc) there are super-clinics with 20+ surgeries, do you see a time where UK dentistry could go down this path?

- Tell us about your experience with the Flying Start TV programme in the late 90’s

-  Based on your own experience - what are the most

In this conversation, hosts Andy and Chris delve into the

They discuss how personal branding can enhance a dentist's professional identity, attract patients, and create a positive narrative in the industry.

The conversation covers practical steps for building a

They emphasise that personal branding is not just about

In this episode, Nipun Kathuria, co-founder and CEO of Smile Genius Dental, shares his journey from India to Ireland, discussing the importance of a positive mindset, cultural transitions, and his unexpected path

He chats about personal growth, the challenges of adapting to new environments, and the intricacies of the dental industry.

He discusses the technological advancements in dentistry, highlighting the lag in software innovation compared to other industries.

Finally, Nipun shares insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the challenges faced in the dental tech market.

- Was there a time you can look back on your

- Tell us about your move from Ireland to do an

- How did you find this transition – from leaving

- What sort of work experience did you gain in the

- How did you get into dentistry?

- When did you start looking at workflows for

- Do the patient, the practice and the lab need to

- Who do you see at the forefront of this market?

- Align is clearly a dominant player in this

- Are labs behind the game in marketing themselves

- If you can take only one learning from your

In this podcast episode, hosts Andy and Chris talk with

They explore the importance of holistic health, the impact

George chats about the need for a comprehensive approach to health that includes physical fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, while also sharing personal experiences that shaped his understanding of optimal health.

He emphasises the importance of balancing work and home life, finding one's niche, and the significance of resistance training.

Finally, the conversation touches on common traits among dentists, important skills for entrepreneurs, and ways to overcome barriers to health and fitness.

Topics:

- Was there a time you can look back on your childhood and say this is why I am the person I am today?

- What was the driver to box – was it fitness, protection, fighting, energy outlet?

- How did you find the niche of dentistry?

- Burnout is a real issue in dentistry, how did this build manifest itself for you?

- Tell us more about your comprehensive approach to health. Can you just focus on one area?

- How can dentists help themselves on a day-by-day basis?

- In life we have a knack of finding time for the

- Do dentists have specific needs to get on track and

- What are the most important skills for an entrepreneur to have?

In this episode, Dr. Sorabh Patel (Principal Dentist and

He chats about his time at dental school and the motivations behind his decision to enter a partnership in practice ownership, emphasising the importance of real-world experience over formal education and his decision

Finally, he reflects on the daily challenges of running a

Topics:

- Can you set the scene for us and let us know what your childhood was like?

- What did you see in these few weeks that made you want to join the profession?

- Do we still have this early-stage opportunity for youngsters to get this experience?

- What was dental school like?

- Was it always your career plan to own a practice?

- Why did you choose the partnership route instead of going it alone?

- What does your day to day work look like?

- When you started in dentistry who was kind to you?

- Are soft skills important communication skills getting left out at dental school?

- What is the cost of your success?

- Has anything been left behind for this success?

- If you can take only one learning from your entrepreneurial journey- what is it?

In this episode, hosts Andy and Chris chat to Ed Calvert

The discussion delves into the importance of networking, the challenges of facing personal health issues, and the transformative experience of travelling the world.

Ed reflects on how his upbringing and career choices shaped his perspective on sales and personal growth, emphasising that everyone is in sales in some capacity. The conversation highlights the significance of building relationships and adapting to various situations in both personal and professional realms.

He goes on to talk about the innovative services offered by Dental Monitoring, the role of technology and AI in modern dentistry, and the challenges of changing established practices.

Finally, he reflects on the future of dental treatment and

Topics:

-  Was there a time you can look back on your childhood and say this is why I am the person I am today?

- Your time at university studying physiotherapy

- How did you get into medical device sales and what devices were they?

- Tell us about your early midlife crisis in 2017-2018 – how did this manifest itself?

- What did you learn about yourself travelling for a year?

- When did you join Dental Monitoring?

- Was the pandemic a boom period for Dental Monitoring?

- Is there a general acceptance of AI linked tech in dentistry or are we still in the early adoption phase?

- Where is AI going in the future for dentistry?

In this episode, hosts Chris and Andy reflect on their 24

They emphasise the importance of celebrating successes,

Continuous learning, patience, nurturing relationships, and prioritising mental health are also highlighted as essential components for long-term success in business.

Listen now to hear how these lessons have helped

In this episode of the Dentology Podcast, Chris and Andy chat to private cosmetic dentist Dr Riaz Sharif.

Riaz talks about his childhood and explains how early life

He explains how dentistry wasn’t his first choice of career

He talks about some of the challenges and obstacles he’s

After qualifying as a dentist in Slovakia and moving back to the UK, Riaz shares his journey since qualifying, including his experience in the mentorship programme with MyDentist. He discusses the importance of

Looking ahead, Riaz talks about his future ambitions in

Topics:

-  Tell us about your childhood

-  As a youngster you boxed, at the famous YorkHall in Bethnal Green – what was the appeal of boxing?

- You didn’t start out with dentistry in mind and

- Heading to Hungary to study dentistry

- Do you seek out difficult things to prove yourself?

- What coping mechanisms do you use when trauma

- How long did it take you to qualify as a dentist?

- What’s your journey been like since qualifying?

- Tell us about the mentorship programme with MyDentist

- How important has your own fitness, health and

- What are your future ambitions in dentistry?

- Do you plan to own a practice one day?

In this episode, Chris and Andy are delighted to be joined

Nicki is the co-founder of The Exceptional Leadership

In this episode, Nicki talks about The Magic Dentist, a

Nicki talks about the importance of early oral health

She shares more about what she’s learnt so far in setting up a charity and what her goals and plans are for The Magic Dentist in 2025.

Finally, she talks about her daughter Izzy's involvement as

Topics:

- Explain more about The Magic Dentist

- How big is the problem of oral health among young

- What sort of events and activities do you

- What are your views on how dentists are often portrayed

- Is there enough information available about what to expect at the first visit to the dentist?

- What is the ultimate aim of The Magic Dentist?

- What initiatives are planned for 2025?

- What have you learned about setting up a charity?

- What is your daughter Izzy’s involvement?