Dental Leaders Podcast

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 scientific and therapeutic aspects of breathwork for improving physical, mental, and emotional well-being.    He offers practical advice for integrating breathwork into daily routines a...

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 on the overlap between implant provision and cosmetic dentistry.   Enjoy!    01.20 - Backstory 15.20 -  NHS to private practice 21.15 - Australia 27.00 -  Discovering cosmetic denti...

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 patient communication and why some conventional dental words and phrases off limits during patient consultations.   Zak also explores patient journeys, creating a practice ambience an...

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 and alternative therapies to discovering the healing power of movement and dance.    She discusses the importance of integrating physical with mental health support and using movem...

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, shares wisdom on team growth and development, and discusses the highs and lows of practice ownership.   Enjoy!    In This Episode 00.50 - Backstory 07.00 - Nursing, TCO and consultancy 1...

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 spotlight.   Reflecting candidly on his struggles with addiction, Paul talks reveals how sobriety has transformed his life and relationships, arguing passionately for the need for genuin...

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 the highs and lows of practice growth.   Sarika explores the importance of patient care, team management, and overcoming obstacles, with insight into the unique challenges faced by wo...

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 within the NHS and her transition to private practice.    Alongside her clinical pursuits, Yolande delves into the balance of motherhood, continuous learning, and the pursuit of pers...

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, discussing her entrepreneurial spirit and the founding of Sirens social media marketing agency. In This Episode   02.00 - Background 03.40 - Generational trauma 09.45 - School 12.00...

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 perspectives on teaching and mentorship, NHS Vs private practice, and the a-ha moments that have informed his practice. In This Episode 01.45 - Discernment, justification and philosophy 18...

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 practice-growth journey so far and reveals why he still feels an affinity for NHS practice and patients. In This Episode 01:30 - BDA—role and challenges 14.16 - Stress, errors and...

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 perspectives on the evolving field of dental law.    Len talks about childhood, academic choices, and his approach to handling dental complaints and claims with empathy, detailed record-...

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 also recounts his journey to specialism in what is perhaps one of dentistry’s most intimidating disciplines and puts forward his nomination for the world’s greatest living endodon...

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 explores the nuances of online expression, gender identity, and the complexities surrounding cosmetic procedures and mental health treatments. In This Episode 00:30 - Backstory 02:10 - Fr...

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 the friendly rivalry with her sister.     In This Episode 01.16 - Backstory 06.03 - London and Romania 10.45 - Discovering dental hygiene 14.40 - Dentist-nurse relationship 19.25 - S...

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 the 21st century.   Enjoy!   In This Episode 01.43 - Backstory 17.12 - Discovering mushrooms 23.24 - Vision, action and effort 27.52 - Brotherhood and partnerships 32.49 - DIRTEA...

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 family, friendships, work-life, and more, inviting listeners to set and share goals for the year ahead. In This Episode 00.49 - Team 02.31 - Health and wellness 10.43 - Business journey...

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 she needed support.     In This Episode 01.58 - Backstory 11.48 - Motherhood and identity 19.56 - Hyperemesis gravidarum 25.55 - Privilege 28.42 - Work-life balance  31.27 - Social m...

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 engaging, inspirational, and well-loved figures.    Our thoughts are with Louis’ family, friends, and all who knew him.     In This Episode 05.18 - Being an inspiration 09.53 - Talent spo...

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 the road from entertainment to therapy and the presidency of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists (BSDHT) via a near-miss as a Disney Princess.    She also sets...

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 loyal followers.   George chats with Payman about balancing his prolific social output with running three practices. He also reveals his superpowers, talks about plans for the futur...

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 takes to turn GDPs into competent orthodontists, and why the term specialist orthodontist will always be a secondary identity.     In This Episode 02:00 - Specialising 08.04 - The...

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 her calling.   Tara also explores the challenges of delegating and letting go in business, career lows and highs, and the many links between her passion for facial aesthetics and menta...

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, diving headfirst into mastering new skills and tech.   Luisa recounts her story so far, chatting about the contrast between UK and Romanian dentistry, achieving a healthy work-life bal...

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 off the curriculum and delve into digital dentistry.   In this episode, Sahil recounts the ups and downs of his journey from associate dentistry in Cornwall to the proud owner of Har...