In this episode of the Dentology podcast, Dr. Yewande

She discusses the influence of her family, her academic

She talks about her time at dental school, her student

She also talks about clinical work and the support she now does with the dental student community.

Finally, she shares her secrets to successfully balancing

Topics:

-  Have you always been ultra-positive and was this

-  Was there a time you can look back on your

-  How was this in terms of helping you build

-  Which dental school did you go to and did you

- Tell us about your student scholarship from the

- Tell us about the project in Ghana to provide

- Was something missing from your dental school

- How disruptive was Covid for you as someone just

-  What does your typical week look like now?

- How has social media helped you connect with

-  Any downsides?

- What does the future hold for you – ambitions on

This week Chris and Andy chat to Cat Edney, multi award

Cat explains more about the training she undertook to qualify, how a therapist role differs to a hygienist, and the current challenges and barriers faced in the profession.

She talks about access to dental training opportunities, the

Finally, she chats about the challenges dental therapists

Topics:

-  What’s

- When did you know that dentistry was a career path for you?

- Did you consider other options?

- How do you qualify as a dental therapist?

- How is a therapist different from a hygienist?

- Do you earn more money than a hygienist?

-  Can you own a practice as a therapist?

- What treatments can you deliver that routinely dentists do?

- Has it been easy for you to get recognition in dentistry and do practices (generally) value therapists and maximise their skills in practice?

- What does work in a direct access dental therapy led role look like in practice and how does it benefit the business and patients?

- Tell us about your course, The Modern Therapist.

-  How do we compare with our European friends or countries further afield?

-  Is it becoming a more popular career choice or it is still not being recognised to the extent that it should be?

- If you could go back in time, where would you go, and would you change anything?

In this episode, Chris and Andy talk to Anushika Brogan about into her journey growing up on the Isle of Sheppey to becoming the CEO and founder of Damira, a successful dental practice group.

Anushika shares her journey of overcoming personal and

She talks about the growth of Damira, challenges faced along the way, why it’s important to build a strong organisational culture and the importance of mentorship.

She also reflects on the lessons learned from her experiences and her aspirations for the future.

Topics:

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

- You started out on the pharmacy route but then switched to dentistry – what was the reason for this?

-  Did work experience play a part in this decision and is something that is available at Damira today?

- Tell us about Damira.

- How do you ensure the right culture, behaviours and ethos is delivered consistently across so many sites and people?

- You say that Damira is all about support – what’s the balance between support for your team and support for patients?

- If you could go back in time, where would you go, and would you change anything?

- Do you find it easy to switch off from work?

- Which is the critical skill to master as an entrepreneur?

- What does success look like for you?

-  How much of your personality drives the culture today?

In this episode, Andy and Chris explore the isolating nature

They discuss the mental health challenges faced by dentists,

The conversation highlights how sharing experiences can lead to a more supportive environment, ultimately benefiting the entire profession.

In this episode of Dentology, Chris and Andy chat with

They chat about their backgrounds, how they ended up working in dentistry, setting up their business together and the dynamics of running a family business.

They share insights on the challenges of growing a business,

They also talk about their design philosophy in creating

Topics:

- How did you meet and what’s your own family tree

- How did you end up in dentistry?

- How do you manage the on/off switch of business

- What was Hague Dental like in the early days?

- How has the company evolved?

- What were the pain points in growing in the

- What extra challenges have you had in growing your business to this size?

- Which are the most fun and the most challenging parts of what you do?

- Is the traditional dental practice model still fit for purpose or are we entering a new breed of practice and owner?

- Is equipment more or less reliable than it was in the past?

- If a dentist is considering a new project, how soon should they engage with someone like yourselves?

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

In this episode of the Dentology podcast, Dr. James Hunter

He reflects on his transition from studying theology to

He talks about the political landscape of Liberia, the challenges of relocating with a family, the impact of dental practice on community health, and his plans to integrate family life within a new culture.

Topics:

- How did your early years set you up for the person you are today?

-  What work did your parents do?

- You studied at Cardiff Dental School but wasn’t your first degree, was it?

-  Your Foundation Training year fell during the Covid lockdowns, how did this impact your ability to get some practical experience?

- Tell us about the associate position at the practice in Cornwall and what dentistry is Cornwall is like?

-  Tell us about your new adventure to the West African country of Liberia. How did this come about?

- Talk us through the landscape of this country and what oral healthcare looks like?

-  What do you think will be early challenges moving to the west coast of Africa?

- What is the plan while you are there – treat or treat and train others?

-  What will family life look like for you?

-  How can people keep in touch with your experience?

In this episode, hosts Andy and Chris chat with Sarika Shah,

Sarika shares insights about her childhood, the influence of

Sarika shares her journey from being an international

Sarika emphasises the entrepreneurial spirit within the dental field and the transformation of her practice, Platinum Dental Care, into a thriving business. She also highlights the crucial role of dental care professionals and the need for collaboration within the dental team.

Finally, she shares her personal journey of balancing family

Topics:

-  How did your parents set you up for the future given you grew up in Kenya and moved to the UK when you were 16 to finish high school?

-  Did you always know you’d be a dentist?

- You qualified from Manchester and then did your VT in Norwich – what was dental school like and why Norwich?

- Did you seek out any business education in the early years?

-  Were you always destined to be a principal?

-  What more did you need that being an associate couldn’t deliver?

-  What did the practice look like when you bought it compared to what you have now?

-  Is there a general misunderstanding inside the profession (which impacts on patient understanding) of the value that therapists (and to a lesser extent hygienists) bring the party?

-  Since buying your practice you’ve also become a mum, how did this change things for you?

-  This year you launched Flourish as a Female – tell us about this?

Happy New Year from all at the Dentology Podcast.

Season's Greetings from all at the Dentology Podcast.

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?