Dental Leaders Podcast

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1. Mind Movers #26 — Emma Louise Boynton

   31 May 2024 · 1 h 17 min

   Founder and host of the award-winning Sex Talks Emma Louise Boynton joins Payman and Rhona for a frank exploration of sex education and communication. The conversation touches on cultural taboos around sex, gender…

2. #241 Ortho Empire — Siamack Bagheri

   30 May 2024 · 1 h 40 min

   Prav and Payman chat with Siamack Bagheri, a highly successful orthodontist who owns ten large orthodontic practices with his wife. Siamack shares his story of coming to the UK from Iran in the 1970s and pursuing…

3. Mind Movers #25 — Daniel Daggers

   24 May 2024 · 1 h 24 min

   Rhona and Payman chat with Daniel Daggers, a successful luxury real estate agent, founder of Drew Global, and star of Netflix’s Buying London. Daniel shares his rise from humble beginnings in local authority housing…

4. #240 Prav’s Solo Show — The Customer Journey

   22 May 2024 · 35 min

   How do dental practices stand out from the competition in a fiercely competitive marketplace that’s becoming more crowded by the day? Join Prav for an in-depth discussion of defining and leveraging your clinic’s…

5. #239 From the Archives — Pontoon Pyromania with Danny Watson

   15 May 2024 · 58 min

   We reach way back into the archives this week with a look back at one of Payman and Prav’s favourite conversations with Green Beret-turned-dentist, Danny Watson. Danny looks back on his first meeting with Prav,…

6. Mind Movers #24 — Annika Patel

   10 May 2024 · 1 h 03 min

   Specialist orthodontist Annika Patek opens up about the challenges of dental study and practise for those who don’t fit the mould. The conversation delves into the challenges of being a career-focused woman in…

7. #238 The Professor — Avijit Banerjee

   8 May 2024 · 2 h 14 min

   Payman chats with the world-renowned professor Avijit Banerjee, who shares his journey in academia, discussing his research focused on applying scientific findings to patient care. As you’d expect from a polymathic…

8. #237: Tomorrow’s World with Simon Chard

   1 May 2024 · 1 h 16 min

   Simon Chard shares his journey through the challenges and triumphs of running a dental practice, his presidency of the BACD and thoughts on the potential of new technologies and methodologies in shaping the future of…

9. Mind Movers #23 — Amber Rose Gill

   26 Apr 2024 · 1 h 14 min

   Reality star, TV presenter, and writer Amber Rose opens up about life as Love Island contestant and winner. Amber shares the story of how she was cast on Love Island and how subsequent attention and criticism led to…

10. #236- The Confident Dentist — Barry Oulton

    24 Apr 2024 · 1 h 21 min

    Payman chats with dental coach and communication expert Barry Oulton. Barry shares his journey into dentistry, despite his artistic nature, and how his father influenced his career choice. He discusses his education…

11. Mind Movers #22 — Sarita Stefani

    19 Apr 2024 · 1 h 12 min

    Rhona catches up with long-time friend Sarita Stefani, co-founder of Amelis, a platform that makes egg freezing and fertility treatments more accessible and affordable for women. They delve into Sarita's remarkable…

12. #235- Let the Leads Flow! Prav Solanki

    17 Apr 2024 · 52 min

    Payman reunites with bestie and occasional show host Prav Solanki for a long-awaited update on his mission to bring effortless enquiry conversion to dental clinics. Prav briefs us on the story of Leadflo from its…

13. #234- The Technician — Simon Caxton

    10 Apr 2024 · 1 h 28 min

    Dental technician Simon Caxton shares his unconventional path into dental technology, describing his hands-on learning style, passion for the craft, and drive to excel. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the…

14. #233- Facio Ergo Sum with Michael Alatsaris

    3 Apr 2024 · 1 h 17 min

    This week’s episode reaches spots other podcasts miss as Payman sits down with dentist-turned-inventor Michael Alatsaris. Michael shares his journey from a dissatisfied clinician and practice owner to a fulfilled…

15. Mind Movers #21 — Dr Alex Eskander

    28 Mar 2024 · 1 h 47 min

    Mind Movers brings things home this week as Rhona has a heart-to-heart with her father, Dr Alex Eskander, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist. Dr Eskander shares his inspiring journey from Egypt to the UK, his…

16. #232- Brimful of Asha with Selvaraj Balaji

    26 Mar 2024 · 1 h 31 min

    Selvaraj Balaji shares his journey from growing up in rural South India to the UK, where he is now a successful implant dentist at the helm of a small group of practices and implant training academy. Selvaraj…

17. Mind Movers #20 — Jamie Clements

    22 Mar 2024 · 1 h 26 min

    Take a deep breath and tune in as Jamie Clements explores the transformative power of breathwork Jamie shares his journey from the tech industry to breathwork coach and founder of The Breath Space, discussing the…

18. #231- Down Under with Pete Niesiolowski

    20 Mar 2024 · 1 h 23 min

    Pete Niesiolowski provides a glimpse into a dental journey that has taken him from the UK to Australia, and back. Pete discusses life down under, the challenges of transitioning from NHS to private care, and thoughts…

19. #230- Zak Kara’s Smile Story

    14 Mar 2024 · 2 h 24 min

    Payman Langroudi sits down with Zak Kara, co-founder of Bounemoputh-based Smile Stories, to explore the philosophy and practices behind his success. Zak shares insights into the importance of teamwork, thoughts on…

20. Mind Movers #19 — Emma Marshall

    8 Mar 2024 · 1 h 05 min

    Emma Marshall, the CEO of Movement is Medicine, chats about the profound impact of movement on mental and physical health. Emma shares her journey from facing severe health challenges and exploring various mainstream…

21. #229- The TC-Owner—Laura Horton

    6 Mar 2024 · 2 h 02 min

    Laura Horton relates her journey from dental nurse and TCO to practice owner and growth consultant. Laura gives a clinic-eye view on the invaluable role of TCOs in shaping patient experience within the practice,…

22. Mind Movers #18 — Paul Sculfor

    1 Mar 2024 · 1 h 23 min

    Mindset coach, charity founder, model and former boxer Paul Sculfor discusses the challenges of transitioning from the ring to the catwalk and thoughts on self-acceptance, sobriety and the pressure of being in the…

23. #228- Platinum Bond—Sarika Shah

    28 Feb 2024 · 1 h 12 min

    Sarika Shah shares her journey from childhood in Kenya to becoming the principal of a successful Docklands-based practice. She discusses her transition to the UK for education, her decision to pursue dentistry, and…

24. #227- Becoming Yolande Fisher

    21 Feb 2024 · 1 h 47 min

    Yolande Fisher shares her compelling journey from early childhood in Cameroon to successful practice in Bristol. Her story unfolds from her early education and influences to the challenges and revelations she faced…

25. Mind Movers #17 — Ellie Bratt

    16 Feb 2024 · 1 h 06 min

    Ellie Bratt joins Payman and Rhona for a chat about generational trauma, gender dynamics in the workplace and society, and the challenges and biases faced by women. Ellie shares her personal and professional so far,…

26. #226- The Discerning Dentist - Chris Tavares

    14 Feb 2024 · 1 h 37 min

    Chris Tavares delves into philosophical and ethical aspects of dentistry, his experience as a member of The Jesuit Order, and its impact on his personal and professional development journey. Chris also shares…

27. #225- Len D’Cruz - Legal Eagle Part 2

    7 Feb 2024 · 1 h 17 min

    The second part of our conversation with Len D’ Cruz delves into the emotional impact of clinical errors and explores the role of the BDA in supporting dental professionals when things go wrong. Len also discusses his…

28. #224- Legal Eagle — Len D'Cruz

    31 Jan 2024 · 52 min

    Payman Langroudi presents part one of a deep conversation with Len D'Cruz, a distinguished figure in dental legal affairs. Len shares his journey from Nairobi to London, his unexpected path into dentistry, and his…

29. #223- The Specialist - Aram Navai

    24 Jan 2024 · 1 h 33 min

    Specialist endodontist Aram Navai says the number one skill for endo nurses is staying awake. In this week’s episode, Aram chats with Payman about the value of skilled nurses and the stigma around endodontics. Aram…

30. Mind Movers #16 — Sophie Milner

    19 Jan 2024 · 1 h 13 min

    Content creator Sophie Milner shares her journey from journalism student to online influencer, touching on themes of mental health, social media's impact, and the challenges of online life. The discussion also…

31. #222- Therapy with Lorena Pivoda

    17 Jan 2024 · 1 h 11 min

    Hygienist and therapist Lorena Pivoda chats with Payman about the view from the hygienist-therapist. Lorena talks about studying at Plymouth University, her first impressions of London after moving from Romania, and…

32. Mind Movers #15 — Simon Salter

    12 Jan 2024 · 1 h 03 min

    An encounter with a mushroom tea master led brothers Simon and Andrew Salter deep into the mycology rabbit hole. Simon chats with Payman and Rhona about how the brothers’ DIRTEA brings ancestral adaptive medicine into…

33. #221- End-of-Year Reflections with Prav

    10 Jan 2024 · 46 min

    Prav welcomes 2024 with a special solo show exploring teamwork, health and wellness, and thoughts on improving the sales process and patient journey. Prav also discusses ‘the wheel of life’ strategy for balancing…

34. Mind Movers #14 — Amy Neville

    5 Jan 2024 · 43 min

    Amy Neville chats about her work as a model, influencer and fashion blogger. She describes her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum—an extreme form of morning sickness—and how her social media followers rallied when…

35. #220- Louis Mackenzie Memorial Episode

    3 Jan 2024 · 1 h 49 min

    Dipesh Parmar introduces a special podcast originally broadcast in June 2022 with guest Louis Mackenzie who tragically passed away in December. With Louis’ passing, the dental community has lost one of its most…

36. #219- On The Move with Miranda Steeples

    27 Dec 2023 · 1 h 29 min

    A glittering career as a bingo caller and entertainer looked like fate written in stone for Miranda Steeples—until someone dared to suggest she might be better suited to dental hygiene and therapy. Miranda chats about…

37. #218- George the Dentist

    20 Dec 2023 · 2 h 07 min

    If you hang around the dental community on Instagram, you’ll probably have come across this week’s guest. Known online as @GeorgeTheDentist, George Cheetham’s down-to-earth educational content has earned him an army of…

38. #217- Orthodontia with Hesham Ali

    13 Dec 2023 · 1 h 42 min

    Payman chats with Hasham Ali about his journey from the Middle East to Manchester, UK, where he now practices as a specialist orthodontist. Hesham discusses the value and challenges of professional networking, what it…

39. Mind Movers #13 — Tara Francis

    8 Dec 2023 · 1 h 00 min

    In this week’s Mind Movers, Tara Francis recounts a tumultuous year of study at dental school while struggling to live up to her parents' high expectations, followed by the eventual realisation that dentistry wasn’t…

40. #216- Bucharest to Brum with Oana Luisa Mateescu

    6 Dec 2023 · 1 h 36 min

    Mydentist associate Luisa Mateescu says she inherited a can-do attitude from her father—a shrewd entrepreneur with a head for numbers. Not content to stay in her native Romania, Luisa followed her heart to the UK,…

41. #215- Extra-Curricular with Sahil Patel

    29 Nov 2023 · 1 h 34 min

    Sahil Patel says he was disillusioned with dentistry by his first year in dental school. But finding a dusty old scanner in the technician’s room at his university changed everything, igniting his curiosity to venture…

42. Mind Movers #12 — Dr Sunni

    24 Nov 2023 · 1 h 25 min

    If you had a feeling in your gut that today’s podcast is for you, you’d be right. Sunni Patel’s journey from optometrist to leading wellness, lifestyle and nutrition coach was the result of a brush with ill health.…

43. #214- The Great British Dream with Craig Welling

    22 Nov 2023 · 1 h 34 min

    FMC’s Craig Welling discusses his journey from sales rep to managing director at the leading dental communications organisation. Craig gives the lowdown on the equity-backed management buy-out at FMC, gives his view…

44. Mind Movers #11 — Henry Wade

    17 Nov 2023 · 1 h 32 min

    Fitness fashion and lifestyle content creator Henry Wade chats with Rhona about his journey to being a successful content creator and leading a life in the social spotlight. Henry also chats about navigating…

45. #213- Breaking the Mould Kostas Karagiannopoulos

    16 Nov 2023 · 1 h 36 min

    Since leaving Greece in the mid-90s to study dentistry in London, Kostas Karagiannopoulos has carved a name as one of the leading practitioners of injection-moulding composite bonding. He chats with Payman and Prav…

46. #212- Mayfair Ladies - Victoria & Ariane Sampson

    8 Nov 2023 · 58 min

    The last time we spoke with dental sisters Victoria and Ariane Sampson, they discussed tentative plans for practice ownership. Fast forward two years and those plans are now a reality as Victoria and Ariane open the…

47. #211- The Tactician - Tanay Kulkarni

    2 Nov 2023 · 1 h 06 min

    You don’t have to be a driver to be driven. So says this week’s guest, Tanay Kulkarni, who took a national sales rep role with Bryant in his first year of dental school—before even earning his driver’s license. Tanay…

48. #210- Mind Moving with Sheetal Jain

    25 Oct 2023 · 1 h 02 min

    Dentist have some of the highest rates of suicide, addiction and mental health problems. It is a stigma and a taboo both in the profession and in society Our guest is Sheetal Jain a dentist and mother of 3 young…

49. Mind Movers #10 — Artur Zolkiewicz

    20 Oct 2023 · 1 h 21 min

    Artur Zolkiewicz is one of the country’s most in-demand personal trainers. In this week’s Mind Movers, he sits down for a chat with Rhoma and Payman on the discipline of martial arts, a lack of positive role models…

50. #209- The Postgraduate - Asad Rahman

    18 Oct 2023 · 1 h 52 min

    Few disciplines in dentistry divide clinicians like endodontics, but Asad Rahman knew it was his calling by year three of dental school. In this week’s episode, Asad talks about falling in love with endodontics, the…