Dental Leaders Podcast

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1. #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…

2. #208- The FMR Guy - Devang Patel

   11 Oct 2023 · 1 h 32 min

   Known to friends and colleagues as The FMR Guy, Dr Devang Patel is considered an authority on the science of full mouth rehabilitation, whose courses and lectures have helped hundreds of clinicians get to grips with…

3. #207- Book Launch Special - Mahrukh Khwaja

   4 Oct 2023 · 22 min

   Payman goes live this week from the busy launch event of Mahrukh Khwaja’s new book, Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals. He was lucky enough to catch Mahrukh for a whistlestop chat on the process of…

4. #206- The AI Guy - Ophir Tanz

   27 Sep 2023 · 1 h 06 min

   Emerging AI technologies are set to transform dentistry—and this week’s guest is at the vanguard of the seachange. Ophir Tanz says artificial intelligence won’t replace dentists but will support and free them to focus…

5. #205- Remembering Uchenna Okoye

   20 Sep 2023 · 1 h 18 min

   Following the sad news of her untimely passing on September 15, 2023, here’s a chance to remind ourselves why Uchenna Okoye was one of the UK dentistry’s most beloved personalities. Originally broadcast in December…

6. #204- One in Ten with Nik Sisodia

   13 Sep 2023 · 1 h 53 min

   Payman kicks off this episode by discussing why it took Ten Dental founder Nik Sisodia to sit down for a chat on Dental Leaders. But a quick look at Nik’s prolific achievements explains why he hasn’t found the time:…

7. #203- Prav’s Lead Gen 101

   6 Sep 2023 · 47 min

   Patient acquisition can feel like a minefield. If you’re wondering which advertising platform gives the best return on your marketing spend or how to generate and follow up leads, marketing scientist Prav Solanki has…

8. #202- Acting Out with Rav Moore

   30 Aug 2023 · 55 min

   One profession is more than enough for most clinicians. So, how does Rav Moore find the time to squeeze in dual acting and modelling careers alongside dentistry? He explains how in this week’s episode. Rav also chats…

9. #201- The Annonymous Shirin Ali

   23 Aug 2023 · 1 h 18 min

   You could say Shirin Ali has waited her entire career to answer Payman’s infamous question on worst clinical mistakes. The London-based associate says her black box moment happened while treating her very first…

10. #200- More than a Feeling - Ahmad Nounu

    16 Aug 2023 · 2 h 27 min

    Ahmad Nounou’s Black Swan Dental Spa and Bristol Dental Suite practices have taken the South west by storm. So what’s his secret? In this episode, Ahmad chats with Payman about his uncompromising approach to customer…

11. Mind Movers #9 — Tijion Esho

    11 Aug 2023 · 1 h 30 min

    Viewers of ITV’s This Morning and E4’s Body Fixers will be familiar with this week’s Mind Mover, Dr Tijion Esho. In this episode, Tijion chats with Payman and Rhona about his journey being one of the aesthetic…

12. #199- To Hell and Back with Pav Khaira

    9 Aug 2023 · 1 h 17 min

    Host Prav Solanki and implant impresario Pav Khaira have been fast friends for around 15 years. But only today did they realise they have a shared history growing up and grafting hard in corner-shop family businesses.…

13. Mind Movers #8 — Nino Sporomadze

    4 Aug 2023 · 1 h 05 min

    Nino Sporomadze grew up in the former Soviet Union before making her way to the UK, where she has enjoyed a decade-long career as a hospitality entrepreneur. And she is about to undertake a journey of a very different…

14. #198- Damon & Ramtin Taheri

    2 Aug 2023 · 1 h 36 min

    Payman says Bournemouth’s Dental on the Banks is one of the most beautiful practices he’s ever seen. So what’s the story? Brothers and clinic founders Damon and Ramtin Taheri tell all in this week’s episode. Damon…

15. Mind Movers #7 — Mind Movers - Waz Ashayer

    28 Jul 2023 · 46 min

    Mind Movers - Waz Ashayer Inviting patients to appear as podcast guests is officially now a thing… But there’s so much more to Waz Ashayer. The fitness influencer, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be TV personality talks…

16. #197- Referrals and Flip Flops with Amin Aminian

    26 Jul 2023 · 1 h 52 min

    Imagine signing up to be the chief dental officer of a remote (and very cold) island nation you’d never even set foot on and knew nothing about. That’s the position Amin Aminian found himself in when stepping into the…

17. Mind Movers #6 — Maria Ensabella

    21 Jul 2023 · 59 min

    When Maria Ensabella unleashed her London Cryo concept on the UK capital in 2006, she knew little about how to market the business successfully. Maria chats with Rhona and Payman about finding her feet as an…

18. #196- GDPR and GPT for GDPs - Adrian Dray

    19 Jul 2023 · 2 h 20 min

    Strap in for a deep conversation as Prav sits down to chat with GDPR consultant to the dental industry, Adrian Dray. Adrian talks candidly about his difficult formative experiences as the victim of bullying at an…

19. Mind Movers #5 — Ella McCrystal

    14 Jul 2023 · 1 h 36 min

    Prepare for a deep, touching and wide-ranging conversation as host Rhona connects with her therapist, Ella McCrystal. Multidisciplinary therapist Ella discusses the role of trauma in shaping the psyche from a young…

20. #195- Miss Dentistry—Trishala Lakhani

    12 Jul 2023 · 1 h 13 min

    A passion for drama and the stage run in the family for Trishala Lakhani, so it’s not surprising that her early dental career has gone hand-in-hand with appearances on the pageantry stage and as a TV documentary…

21. #194- Abraca-Dentist! Ash Soneji

    5 Jul 2023 · 1 h 28 min

    Ash Soneji is among a surprising number of dentists interested in stage magic. In this week’s episode, he tells how his hobby has found its way into his highly regarded teaching and lecturing on non-invasive…

22. Mind Movers #5 — Shivani Pau

    30 Jun 2023 · 58 min

    Listeners to the brilliant A Millenial Mind podcast will be familiar with this week’s Mind Mover, Shivani Pau. Join us as the podcast host, transformation coach and speaker reveals how she left an unfulfilling career…

23. #193- Bangalore to Birmingham with Shima Ghazi

    28 Jun 2023 · 1 h 26 min

    Getting through dental school is an experience few dentists would be keen to repeat. Spare a thought then for Shima Ghazi, who has qualified in dentistry three times in three countries. In this episode, Sima recounts…

24. Mind Movers #4 — Loui Blake

    23 Jun 2023 · 1 h 10 min

    What are the foundations of well-being and mental health? It’s a subject to which this week’s mind mover, Loui Blake, has given plenty of thought. In this week’s episode, the entrepreneur shares thoughts on using…

25. #192- Do the Hustle - Payman Meets Rupert Monkhouse

    21 Jun 2023 · 1 h 24 min

    In episode 86, Prav and Payman discovered how young dentist Rupert Monkhouse is making dentures sexy again. Rupert returns the invitation this week, hosting Payman on the first edition of his ImpressionClub Xtra…

26. Mind Movers #3 — Dan Murray

    19 Jun 2023 · 1 h 20 min

    Brain health is one of the most overlooked aspects of well-being, says this week’s Mind Movers guest, Dan Murray. Dan talks candidly about the failure of his first ecommerce startup and how a subsequent bout of…

27. #191- The Dental Disruptor - Alex Sharp

    14 Jun 2023 · 1 h 44 min

    A series of challenging experiences almost led Alex Sharp to call it a day early in his dental career. But adversity turned to triumph when his experiences inspired him to set up an online support platform for…

28. Mind Movers #2 — Jono Lancaster

    9 Jun 2023 · 1 h 30 min

    We proudly welcome Jono Lancaster as our first Mind Movers guest. Jono gives a candid account of his journey from being an angry young man living with Treacher Collins syndrome to an international motivational speaker…

29. Mind Movers #1 — Inaugural Show

    9 Jun 2023 · 23 min

    NHS contracts, litigation, and the GDC are among the factors creating a perfect storm propelling dentistry to pole-position among the most stressful professions. In Mind Movers—a new weekly podcast with cosmetic…

30. #190- Consultations and Presentations—Solo Show

    7 Jun 2023 · 45 min

    Grab a brew and find some diary white time for a free consultation with Prav, in this special solo show. Incorporating elements of his new Consultation Masterclass training, Prav talks about the power of free…

31. #189- The Disruptor—Sonia Szamocki

    31 May 2023 · 1 h 34 min

    Sonia Szamocki is on a mission to disrupt the clear aligner industry. Her startup 32Co connects dentists to clear aligner support, training and lab services, allowing them to provide treatment without tie-ins or brand…

32. #188- The Artist Formerly Known as Chris Barrow

    24 May 2023 · 2 h 01 min

    Dental business coach Chris Barrow’s direct manner has earned him comparisons to a certain divisive fermented yeast spread. In this week’s episode, Chris looks back candidly on a long career as one of dentistry’s…

33. #187- The Art of Aesthetics - Jurgita Sybaite

    17 May 2023 · 1 h 50 min

    Since graduating with a master’s from Eastman, Jurgita Sybaite has literally elevated the practice of aesthetic dentistry into an art form. This week, Jurgita chats with Payman about how art school training inspires…

34. #186- The ‘S’ Word - Prav Solanki

    10 May 2023 · 57 min

    Often disguised with euphemisms like ‘case acceptance’, sales can feel like one of dentistry’s biggest taboos. In this week’s episode, Prav sits down for a chat with his friend, occlusion nerd, and host of the…

35. #185- Marathon Man - Stuart Campbell

    3 May 2023 · 1 h 55 min

    In Episode 182, Payman sat down to chat with Stuart Campbell and Hatem Algraffee—hosts of the fantastic One in the Chair and Two Waiting podcast. This week, Payman reconnects with Stuart to turn the tables and find…

36. #184- The Last Supper - Violeta Claus

    26 Apr 2023 · 1 h 29 min

    When Violeta Claus sat down to eat at Luxembourg’s Last Supper restaurant in 2009, she knew the grand building in which it’s situated would make an ideal location for a luxury clinic. The stars aligned for Violeta,…

37. #183- Disinterested? - Millie Morrison

    19 Apr 2023 · 1 h 50 min

    The title of this episode is taken from the first report card of Mille Morrison’s university orthodontic training. But within a year of graduating, Millie proved the tutors wrong—and then some—when she was invited to…

38. #182- Turning Up - Payman Langroudi

    12 Apr 2023 · 1 h 50 min

    The tables turn this week as Dental Leaders host Payman turns podcast guest in a chat with Stuart Campbell and Algraffee —hosts of the brilliant One in the Chair and Two Waiting podcast. Payman tells the history of…

39. #181- Curious Perfectionist - Yasmin George

    3 Apr 2023 · 1 h 44 min

    If you’re a regular conference-goer, today won’t be the first time you’ve heard Yasmin George—a regular and engaging voice on the lecture circuit. This week, Yasmin chats with Payman about her journey so far. She…

40. #180- The Scent of Sedation - Laleh Sharifian

    29 Mar 2023 · 1 h 54 min

    Around half of the UK population have dental phobia, and 12% have severe anxiety. Few clinicians understand this as keenly as this week’s guest, Laleh Sharifian, who now spends her time as a sedationist. Laleh…

41. #179 - Journey to Pluto - Liza Benting

    22 Mar 2023 · 1 h 04 min

    Liza Benting took ownership of her first practice after arriving in the UK from Cape Town, South Africa, in 2000—but life had other plans. In this week’s episode, Liza describes her path from practice owner to…

42. #178 - Fitness to Practice - Rohan Verna

    15 Mar 2023 · 59 min

    Limber up! This week Prav sits down for a chat with dentist-cum-fitness coach Rohan Verna. Rohan reveals how finding fitness helped him overcome anxiety to discover a new lease of life. Now dividing his time between…

43. #177- Triple Special - Craig Welling, Laurie Glover and Manish Bose

    7 Mar 2023 · 34 min

    On Saturday, March 11th, over 1000 dentists and 138 exhibitors and 85 guest speakers will gather at Manchester Central for the North of England Dentistry Show. In the first part of this special episode, Payman chats…

44. #176- Designer Dentist - Saaqib Ali

    28 Feb 2023 · 2 h 05 min

    From humble beginnings in a two-up, two-down in Birmingham, Saaqib Ali has gone on to create the city’s largest practice with a list of over 52K patients. In this week’s episode, Saaqib talks about how his upbringing…

45. #175- STFU and Listen - James Hamill

    21 Feb 2023 · 1 h 40 min

    This week, Prav and Payman sit down for a chat with a dental and implantology leader from a short hop over the water in Northern Ireland. James Hamill chats about growing up in Enniskillen, NI, and how his…

46. #174- Imi’s Ikigai - Imran Nasser

    15 Feb 2023 · 1 h 37 min

    Imran ‘Imi’ Nasser has discovered his Ikigai—a sense of meaning and purpose. He sits down for a chat with Payman and Prav about purchasing his specialist-led practice in Cheltenham shortly before COVID brought UK…

47. #173- Podcast Special—Live from MSM

    8 Feb 2023 · 1 h 43 min

    It’s Friday night. The big Mini Smile Makeover (MSM) party is in full swing, and Payman is armed with his podcast mic. Join him for this unique collection of conversations with delegates attending Dipesh Parmar’s…

48. #172- Exploring Smile Design - Dora Lengyel

    1 Feb 2023 · 1 h 17 min

    Prav and Payman finally reunite this week for a chat with digital dentistry proponent and new practice owner Dora Lengyel. She describes her journey from Hungary to Bristol via Kuwait and a career arc that has…

49. #171- The Perfectionist - Nadeem Zafar

    25 Jan 2023 · 43 min

    This week, Prav sits down to chat with implant dentist Dr Nadeem Zafar. Nadeem discusses how he spots potential greatness among implant students, reveals game-changing advice to his younger self and flirts with world…

50. #170- Nice Guy - Sérgio Bernardes

    18 Jan 2023 · 51 min

    Recorded at a Neodent community event in late 2021, this week’s podcast sees Prav sit down with Brazillian implant impresario Sérgio Bernardes. The pair discuss Sérgio’s route into implantology after being talked out…