In this episode of Dentology Andy and Chris are joined by atrue innovator and leader in UK dentistry - Dr Rahul Doshi.

A former practice owner, renowned cosmetic dentist, and nowa highly sought-after Strategic Profit Coach, Rahul has spent his careerblending clinical excellence with business acumen. From his early days as anassociate to his role as Clinical Director at Dentex Healthcare, his journey ispacked with insight, impact, and transformation.

Rahul chats about his childhood and shares his experiences fromdental school, his leap into practice ownership, and how he came to be one ofthe pioneers of cosmetic dentistry in the UK.

He talks about his work as founder of The Advanced TrainingInstitute, where he helped shape the way interdisciplinary dentistry ispractised today, and reflects on his time as the resident dental expert on Channel4’s 10 Years Younger, helping to bring dentistry into the public eye.

Beyond the surgery, Rahul has made major contributions tothe profession - as President of the BACD, a founding board member of the BAPD,a Dentex clinical director, and a judge for the industry’s most prestigiousawards. He talks about his transition into coaching and consultancy alongsidehis wife Bhavna, and the practical steps practices can take to improve theirprofitability and performance.

He shares his thoughts on growth, mindset, and whether theincreasing focus on the business side of dentistry is a good thing for the nextgeneration.

Topics:

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

-        Is there a family history of dentistry orhealthcare that laid the path before you?

-        Which dental school did you go to and what wasyour experience like back in your day?

-        Talk us through your career highlights from yourfirst associate position through to being Clinical Director at DentexHealthcare?

-        Explain more about being a founder of TheAdvanced Training Institute

-        Where did you get your training and zest forthis aspect of dentistry which is so mainstream today?

-        Tell us about being the dental expert on Channel4’s 10 Years Younger

-        Was this a good move for exposure and business?

-        Your non-clinical contributions to dentistry - Presidentof the BACD, a Private Dentistry and Dental Industry Awards judge, foundingboard member of the BAPD, and clinical director at Dentex.

-        Do you enjoy the business side of dentistry asmuch as the clinical side?

-        Is there a shift in dentistry for youngerdentists to get more involved on the business side earlier on in their careers?

-        Is this a good thing?

-        Working alongside your wife Bhavna

-        What are the quick wins for many practice ownersto boost their profitability?

-        What does growth mean and look like to you?

-        What worries you about the future of dentistry?