# #291 The Tooth Angel — Anni Seaborne

An episode of [Dental Leaders Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482901418), 14 May 2025, 1 h 29 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/102601100/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-13%2F94798ab2-9771-ca11-85d0-73e2f25d84dc.mp3

Payman speaks with Anni Seaborne, Head of General Dentistry at Bupa. Anni shares her unconventional journey from international childhood to sports dentistry, including her work with elite athletes and Formula One teams. The conversation weaves through her transition into corporate leadership, her honest reflections on being fiercely competitive, and how she balances multiple career paths while navigating personal choices. Throughout, Anni reveals how her sporting background has shaped her approach to dentistry and leadership. In This Episode 00:01:30 - Practice ownership challenges and imposter syndrome 00:02:10 - Growing up internationally and boarding school life 00:04:25 - Early sporting career and swimming allergy 00:08:00 - Introduction to sports dentistry 00:11:25 - Working with elite teams and athletes 00:14:45 - The unique oral health challenges of athletes 00:18:35 - Building trust with elite athletes 00:20:25 - Performance-enhancing dental appliances 00:23:30 - Sports dentistry logistics and time management 00:27:20 - Corporate leadership experience 00:35:25 - Creating high-performing dental teams 00:38:40 - Making dentistry more enjoyable for staff 00:44:15 - NHS dentistry challenges 00:51:25 - Tooth Angel sustainable oral care products 00:56:35 - Blackbox thinking 01:05:10 - Sports career ending injury 01:15:25 - Work-life balance and career focus 01:20:35 - Fantasy dinner party 01:21:55 - Last days and legacy About Anni Seaborne Anni Seaborne is Head of General Dentistry at Bupa and a sports dentistry specialist who works with elite athletes, including England Rugby and Formula One teams. A Cardiff graduate, she's played lacrosse at national level for Wales and holds a master's in sports dentistry. Beyond her clinical work, Anni is an entrepreneur with stakes in sustainable oral care brand Tooth Angel and is developing her own sports dentistry course. Her unique international upbringing and sporting background have given her a distinct perspective on leadership and team dynamics in dentistry.

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