The Young Dentist

Missing out on dental school by just 1% could have changed everything for Dr Yewande. Instead, she tried again, found her own path and turned a setback into the beginning of a career she never could have imagined. Today, she’s an award-winning dentist who won Best Young Dentist in 2024, a cosmetic dentist passionate about transforming smiles, and one of the familiar faces sharing her dental journe...

Dr Chris Jordan is a general dentist with a special interest in orthodontics and his journey has been about nine years of figuring out what he genuinely loves about dentistry. From being a self-confessed “course junkie” to completing postgraduate training and learning from some of the biggest mentors in orthodontics, he has built his career around constantly getting better. But his story is also a...

What does it take to still love dentistry after more than 50 years? Dr Mervyn Druian is in his 80s and still practising, still learning and still getting up early to see his patients. His career has taken him from South Africa to London, where he helped pioneer preventive dentistry, tooth whitening and aesthetic dentistry at a time when many of these approaches were barely known in the UK. But his...

Dr. Payman Sobhani went straight from foundation training into Harley Street, built his career around private dentistry and eventually moved into practice ownership. But his journey has been less about following one narrow path and more about learning, failing and refining his approach along the way. In this episode, you’ll hear why Payman believes being a general dentist can be a superpower, how...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind at dental school, Dr Nicola Gore has been there too. She failed her first-year exams and was once told she didn’t have the manual dexterity to become a good dentist. Today, she teaches at King’s, has co-authored *Dentistry in a Nutshell*, founded the British Iranian Dental Association, and has spent decades supporting students, foundation dentists and...

If you found perio boring at dental school, you are not alone. Dr Reena Wadia felt exactly the same way. Pocket charts, gum gardening -  none of it excited her. She is now the founder and principal periodontist at RW Perio on Harley Street, founder of Perio School, and author of The Perio Handbook, published in 2024 and reviewed in the British Dental Journal. She graduated top of every single year...

In this episode of The Young Dentist , we are joined by the powerhouse that is Cat Edney—award-winning dental therapist, founder of The Modern Therapist, and a leading voice for the future of the dental team. Cat opens up about her incredibly stressful start at King’s College, where she once feared she would never even qualify. Fast forward to today, and Cat has reached what she calls "peak s...

Today, we are joined by Anil Shrestha, a Specialist in Prosthodontics and former Chair of the Advisory Board at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Operating out of the world-renowned Wimpole Street, Anil’s career is a masterclass in the "Darwinian" necessity of adaptation and the relentless pursuit of clinical excellence. But Anil’s journey didn’t start at the top; from being ad...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Nik Sethi, a clinician who has spent over 15 years proving that you don’t need a specialist title to deliver world-class care. From his early days being "dragged" to dental academies by his brother, Sanjay, Nik has risen to become a respected leader and the President of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (BAAD). Nik is a passionate advocate for ment...

Today’s guest is a high-performance coach who is redefining what it means to be ‘healthy’ in a profession that often demands everything from us. George Vernon is an elite fitness and nutrition specialist who has spent years proving that peak performance behind the drill starts with the physical and psychological foundations we often neglect. But his approach isn’t about overhaul; it’s about strate...

Today’s guest is the definition of a high-flyer, becoming a practice principal at just 27 years old - possibly the youngest NHS contract holder in the country at the time. But his journey wasn't a straight line to success. Dr Mikhil Amin opens up about failing his first-year exams at King's, dealing with personal loss during university, and surviving a "toxic" Foundation Training...

Today we are joined by a true pioneer and a titan of British dentistry: Dr. Ash Parmar. If you were watching TV in the mid-2000s, you’ve seen his work. As one of the lead dentists on the hit show Extreme Makeover UK, Ash was the man who brought high-end cosmetic dentistry into the living rooms of millions. With over 34 years of clinical experience, he is a 'dentist to dentists'—a clinician so resp...

We are so excited to be joined by one of the most hardworking and inspiring young stars in UK dentistry today, Dr. Elena Shahir! A University of Leeds graduate with an incredible engine for success, Elena has skyrocketed through her career—mastering the high-intensity world of 24-hour Maxillofacial hospital shifts while simultaneously building her clinical excellence in private practice.  Now base...

Today’s guest is arguably the most passionate man in dentistry. He is a Specialist Periodontist and the founder of Dentinal Tubules, a global community dedicated to the "growth" of the profession. But Dhru Shah’s story is one of extreme resilience. From growing up in Kenya and seeing his family’s wealth wiped out by a banking scandal, he survived dental school on Maryland cookies and lef...

Today’s guest is a record breaker, Dr. Crystal Marruganti. A Dentist (DWSi Perio), researcher and lecturer, she completed her PhD in less than 3 years and became the first dentist in history to make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Science and Healthcare. But her path wasn't a straight line to success. Starting as a budding mathematician, Crystal struggled to find her passion in dentistry until...

If you’ve ever scrolled through dental Instagram, you’ve definitely seen his work. Today we’re joined by Dr. George Cheetham- better known to over 44,000 followers as George The Dentist. He is the real deal.  A three-time Best Young Dentist award winner who graduated with distinction, trained in Biomimetic dentistry, and won the prestigious Pitt Ford Prize in Endodontics. But his business journey...

What exactly does it take to be the Dentist in charge of NHS Dentistry in England? Well, in today’s episode, we dive into the journey behind Jason Wong’s rise to CDO. Be prepared for a candid discussion about the inequalities in oral health, the university admissions process and how public health decisions can impact entire populations. We also get a look into how the government makes decisions on...

She graduated from Manchester in 2017. Since then, Dr. Simran Bains has won Best Young Dentist twice in 2024, again in 2025, and landed on Dentistry's Top 50 three years running. But rewind to her DCT year, a Maxfax post left her drained and ready to quit surgery completely. Then, she volunteered for night shifts, shadowed every case, and reignited the spark. She's since worked in four pra...

Marketing expert, award winning author, philanthropist- what hasn’t he done? Today we’ve got Shaz Memon on the show, the go-to guy for everything branding related in dentistry. From starting Digimax dental in his parents’ garage to building it into the highest rated dental marketing agency worldwide, writing the hit book Instagram For Dentists, getting featured in Forbes and lastly starting the in...

An artist, an innovator with a flare for theatrics, and a disruptor in the best way possible. That’s Dr. Mehy Lo Presti, one of the most interesting dentists you’ll meet. Graduating from Madrid and later King’s College London, Mehy specialises in restorative and full mouth rehabilitation dentistry- emphasising the importance of a holistic approach to dentistry, clinically and non-clinically. Today...

Our special guest is the definition of empowerment. Today we are joined by none other than Dr. Devinia Coco. Graduating at Barts’ London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Devinia has delved into every corner dentistry can offer. From specialising in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, to inspiring dental students and professionals across the board with her motivational speaking, Devinia has grasped...

Wow, this was a special episode. We’re joined by Dr. Riaz Sharif, an amazing dentist who had a rollercoaster of a journey, fighting tooth and nail to overcome adversities to become the person he is today. A story of resilience, persistence and proof that your situation doesn’t dictate your future. Growing up as an orphan and falling into the wrong crowd, Riaz decided to make a radical change and p...

Today’s guest is the dream associate, someone everyone wants to be after dental school. Dr. Ameen Furat, alongside being one of the nicest guys you’ll meet, managed to land jobs at the best private dental clinics across the UK, working with the likes of George The Dentist and other top clinicians, only a few years after he graduated. Absolutely insane! From the renowned Fulham Road Dental to the f...

Dr. Rana Al-Falaki is a multi-talented clinician, best selling author, international speaker and highly accredited leadership coach. Yep, she’s the real deal! An award-winning periodontist of over 20+ years, she’s no stranger to clinical excellence- she was a global pioneer of periodontal lasers, and was the first to integrate them into routine treatment in the UK.Behind the accolades and awards l...

Today’s guest Tom Mundy is the real deal. If you’re a student you’ve probably heard of the company he founded right after graduating: Goodlord. They now process over 1 billion pounds in rent payments each year for over a million landlords and tenants, with many of their users being students! After exiting the company for a nice check, he moved into the dental industry and now helps run AI-powered...