# #282 Michelin-Star Dentistry — Bhavnish Waghela

An episode of [Dental Leaders Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482901418), 12 Mar 2025, 1 h 28 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/99648266/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-10%2Ffbbee451-afbc-aaa5-7399-4663a4219090.mp3

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.

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