Dentistry Talks

In this week's episode we chat to Ben Atkins, the president of the Oral Health Foundation. We discuss his time as an NHS dentist, the importance of access to dentistry for vulnerable groups and We also talk about his tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and what he sees as the key challenges for NHS dentistry going forward.

This week's guest is Sarah MacDonald, an orthodontic therapist based in London. We talk about the key obstacles faced by dental therapists in light of COVID-19 and how she sees the future of dentistry developing. We also chat about the launch of FMC's brand new magazine, Clinical Dentistry . As one of our editorial board members, Sarah talks about why she's excited to be involved and why the magaz...

This week we welcome Dr Simon Chard, a cosmetic dentist and co-founder of sustainable toothpaste brand, Pärla. We chat about the launch of FMC's brand new magazine, Clinical Dentistry . As one of our editorial board members, Simon talks about why he's excited for its launch and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. We also discuss his environmentally-friendly toothpaste tabs, Pärla, and...

This week, we speak to Sophia Bow, a practice owner from West Yorkshire. We talk about the key challenges of the last seven months and what lessons she has taken away from the pandemic. We also discuss where she sees dentistry heading and why she thinks this is the time for independent practices to shine.

This week, we chat to Jonathan Watson – a director at commercial real estate company, Christie & Co. We discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the dental practice market and his predictions for the coming months.

This week we chat to husband and wife team Shakir and Nafisa Mughal about their eco-friendly business venture. Set up alongside partner Rajan Sethi, Pure Earth Essentials sells ethically sourced, biodegradable and sustainable products – both dental and beyond. We discuss why the trio decided to set up the business and how they hope to transform the future of dentistry.

In this week's podcast episode we chat to Dannii Schroven, a dental nurse based in Romsey, Hampshire. She opens up about the struggles she feels student dental nurses are facing and how there needs to be more support available in the face of COVID-19.

We're joined by Jana Denzel, who discusses his holistic approach to dentistry and where he hopes to take this. He also chats about his childhood and his unconventional journey into dentistry where he spent six years studying in Valencia, Spain.

This week we're joined by Joe Lovett, the owner of Catalyst Sales and Marketing. We discuss how he spent his lockdown, what he learnt from his time at FMC and what he hopes to do for dentistry. We also chat about his 'fast tracking your future' project and how he hopes to give young dentists a helping hand.

This week we welcome Amber Ojak, a dental therapist from Edinburgh, Scotland. We chat about her journey into hygiene and therapy and why we need to move past the idea that hygienists only provide a 'scale and polish'. She also talks us through her EME approach – an idea she came up with over lockdown – and where she hopes to take it in the future. 

In this week's episode we chat to Mahrukh Khwaja, a dentist and emotional resilience coach based in Kent. We chat about mental health in dentistry and why it's so important teams have access to support – from university right through to the profession. We also discuss the ideas behind mindfulness and its relevance to dentistry.

In episode 21, Dentistry Online talks to dental graduate Yewande Oduwole. We cover her lockdown experience, her journey into dentistry, setting up a YouTube channel and how she managed to balance her dental degree with an eyebrow threading business. We also discuss the Black Lives Matter movement following her brilliant contribution to an article for Dentistry Online. To subscribe to Yewande's You...

In this episode we welcome Amit Patel, a specialist in periodontics and director at Birmingham Dental Specialists. We discuss his journey into periodontics, his cautious approach to social media and how he hopes base jumping will help him to overcome his fear of heights. Amit will also be speaking at the Online Dentistry Show, which takes place on the 4th and 5th September. His lecture – Post COVI...

This week we welcome Onkar Mudhar, a newly-graduated dentist who's just finished his year in foundation training. We discuss the COVID-19 interruptions, what he got up to when dentistry was paused and his advice for other young dentists.

This week, we speak to Elaine Halley about how her lockdown's been, digital dentistry and the future of cosmetic dental treatments. Elaine will also be speaking at the Online Dentistry Show, which takes place on the 4th and 5th September. Her lecture – digital dentistry and digital smile design – will update delegates on the latest advances in the Digital Smile Design concept. To register, simply...

In our latest episode, we chat with Nigel Jones, the sales and marketing director at Practice Plan in anticipation of the company's 25th birthday. We discuss how dentistry has changed across the years, why Practice Plan has achieved such longevity, and what they did to support practices and tackle the challenges of COVID-19.

This week we have a chat with one of the fastest growing names in dentistry, Dr Robbie Hughes. Owner of Dental Excellence, Robbie strives to take cosmetic dentistry to the next level. In this episode, we discuss his time as a world champion kickboxer, how he's worked his way up in dentistry and any obstacles he's had to overcome to get where he is today. He also puts forward his top tips for young...

This week, we speak to filmmaker Awais Ali and why he believes film and dentistry go hand in hand. Founder of Film Dental, we discuss where his passion came from, his favourite projects so far and what he hopes to do for the profession. Topics include: Getting started How film fits into dentistry Starting up his business Challenges to date His plans for the future The mannequin challenge at dental...

On this week's episode, we speak to Dr Maria Papavergos, a dental surgeon and nutritional therapist. We discuss the importance of the oral microbiome and how oral health is linked to a spectrum of lifestyle factors – and not just smoking and drinking. With a significant spike in new lifestyle trends, Maria thinks dental teams are well placed to talk to patients about their choices – including diet...

This week, Dentistry Online is joined by cosmetic dentist Hanna Kinsella Although her full time job is a dentist, Hanna has also featured on the ITV show The Real Housewives of Cheshire . We discuss her time on the show, what she took away from the experience and any upcoming challenges in the cosmetic world. Topics include: Returning to practice Landing herself a TV role What the show is like Fam...

This week we welcome Guy Deeming, a specialist orthodontist at Queensway Orthodontics. As the profession gets back up and running, we chat about the growing importance of digital dentistry – and why he thinks it's a crucial element to the profession. We discuss virtual consultations, why they complement in-person appointments and how lockdown has encouraged him to do try things. Topics include: Th...

In this week's episode, we chat to award-winning hygienist Anna Middleton. Founder of the brand 'London Hygienist', Anna hopes to change the way oral health care is delivered to patients. We discuss social media in all its glory, including top tips for dental professionals and how to manage your screen time while keeping content fresh and relevant. Key topics include: Practice preparations Communi...

In the tenth episode, we chat to Hassan Asad – also known as the Bearded Tooth Fairy. We discuss his memories when he left Baghdad, Iraq, as a boy and began his journey over to the UK. We also touch on dentistry as a student, obstacles he's had to face and what advice he'd give new graduates as they begin their dental careers. Topics covered include: From Baghdad to the UK Dentistry at university...

Welcome back! In this week's episode we chat to Barry Cockcroft about evidence-based prevention and why it's now more relevant than ever. In the podcast, we discuss the importance of prevention, what could change as a result of COVID-19 and what he would have done differently as chief dental officer. Topics covered include: Importance of evidence-based prevention Prevention in care homes Impact of...

In our eighth episode, we welcome Dr Milad Shadrooh – also known as The Singing Dentist. It's been almost five years since his debut won over the hearts of the profession and the public. Here, we chat about his journey so far, his top tips for other professionals and practices, and how he deals with internet trolls on social media. Topics covered include: The Singing Dentist during the pandemic De...