Dental Leaders Podcast

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 dentistry. His passion for personal development, both for himself and his peers, shines through as he discusses the potential for dentistry to improve lives. Enjoy! In This Episode 02.00 - Entrepreneurial challenges 15:25 - Personal development 22:00 - Family time and personal values 29.05 - BACD presidency and future teaching ambitions 00.31.15 - Digital dentistry material science 00.33.05 - Well-being and personal development 00.49.00 - Innovation, change and dogma 01.00:00 - Relationships and personal and professional growth 01.02.05 - Future trends 01.07.40 - Black box thinking 01.10.25 - Fantasy dinner party 01.14.00 - Last Days and Legacy   About Simon Chard Cosmetic dentist and former president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Simon Chard, is passionate about using digital technology to simplify cosmetic and implant dentistry. He regularly teaches digital dentistry, dental photography and minimally invasive aesthetic techniques.

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 what she considers her lowest point. Amber, always true to herself, shares her current career pursuits in entertainment, writing, and brand deals, the process of writing her first novel, and seeking opportunities that better align with her authentic self. Enjoy! In This Episode   [00:02:05] Backstory [00:10:25] Love Island [00:30:00] Highs and lows [00:36:50] Friendship [00:39:40] ADHD [00:50:50] Social media, societal pressures and mental health [00:57:05] Authenticity  [01:00:20] Career and plans [01:05:35] Reality TV [01:08:45] Longevity About Amber Rose Gill Amber Rose Gill is a TV personality and author famed for winning the fifth series of Love Island. In 2022, Amber released her debut romance novel, Until I Met You.

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 in the UK and the US, overcoming limiting beliefs and the challenges of running a practice. Enjoy! In This Episode [00:01:10] Backstory [00:09:05] Study [00:11:25] Journey to practice ownership [00:15:40] Personal life and personal development [00:28:40] Coaching greatness [00:33:20] Limiting beliefs [00:42:30] Patient journey and communication [00:51:50] Blackbox thinking [00:55:00] Practice management [01:07:05] NHS to private transition [01:09:40] State of the industry [01:15:20] Fantasy dinner party [01:17:15] Last days and legacy About Barry Oulton Dr Barry Oulton is a dentist, business owner, lecturer, coach, and mentor who has worked with Henry Schein, Septodont, DMG, S4S, Biohorizons, Bupa Dental, and Colosseum on B2B sales success in dentistry.

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 journey as a female entrepreneur, highlighting her resilience and determination, especially during the challenging fundraising process while pregnant.  The conversation also explores the societal impact of Amelis, shedding light on the increasing popularity yet lingering stigma around egg freezing, the high costs involved, and how Amelis is championing women's health by providing transparency and education.  Enjoy! In This Episode [00:01:40] - Backstory [00:04:10] - Working in finance [00:08:25] - Gender pay gap [00:14:15] - Female representation [00:16:55] - Founding Amelis [00:22:00] - Fertility—personal and social perspectives [00:30:30] - The male fertility factor [00:32:55] - Egg freezing and age [00:36:20] - Personal experience [00:37:55] - Affordability and accessibility [00:44:05] - Fundraising and entrepreneurial journey [00:57:05] - Plans and ambitions [01:00:20] - Competition and popularity [01:03:55] - The increasing popularity of egg freezing in recent years [01:07:15] - Global Dental Collective [01:09:00] - Dentistry and mental health [01:11:30] - Finding Amelis online About Sarita Stefani Women’s Health Ultimate Role Model winner 2024, Sarita Stefani, is the CEO and founder of Amilis, which supports women through the egg-freezing process. She is also an angel investor in life sciences, healthcare and medtech. 

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 early barebones launch to becoming the most advanced dental CRM on the market. Packed with Prav’s trademark insight on sales psychology, the conversation covers the challenges of software development, nuances of the buyer journey, and how Prav’s practice experience as a practice owner and marketer have informed Leadflo’s painstaking design. Enjoy!      In This Episode 00:01:41 - Where’s Prav been? 00:03:50 - Intro to Leadflo 00:06:18 - User experience 00:08:22 - Response, follow-up and warming 00:16:40 - Messaging 00:21:44 - Long-term buyer journeys 00:27:09 - Sales process psychology and consistency 00:32:28 - Onboarding and simplicity 00:35:46 - Emotional intelligence, cadence and frequency 00:39:23 - Personal experience 00:41:22 - Product development About Prav Solanki Prav Solanki is a marketing scientist and dental growth specialist who has supported countless dental professionals and organisations to achieve stellar growth. He is a co-owner and director of IAS Academy and founder of The Fresh, the UK’s leading dental growth and marketing agency.   His latest project, Leadflo, is described as the world’s most advanced CRM for dental clinics.

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 current landscape of dental labs in the UK. We explore the challenges in finding skilled technicians, the transformative impact of digital technologies, and the value of collaboration and communication between dentists and technicians. Enjoy! 00:02:40 - Backstory 00:16:10 - Establishing a lab 00:24:30 - Challenges 00:42:15 - Dentist-technician relationships 00:49:15 - Anatomy and workflow 00:52:25 - Skills and training 00:56:40 - Blackbox thinking 01:03:40 - Business exit 01:08:20 - Aspirations  01:12:40 - Techniques and workflow 01:17:25 - Fantasy dinner party  01:21:25 - Last days and legacy                             Simon Caxton is a dental technician and director of the Romford-based Simplee Dental Ceramics laboratory.   In This EpisodeAbout Simon Caxton Simon Caxton is a dental technician and director of the Romford-based Simplee Dental Ceramics laboratory. 

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 product designer and entrepreneur, discussing the highs and lows of the painstaking process of bringing an innovative new toothbrush to market.   Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:30 - Choosing dentistry 00:06:40 - Practice purchase 00:16:25 - Challenges of practice ownership 00:22:25 - Exit 00:27:00 - Product design 00:30:50 - Problem-solution 00:38:25 - ErgoProx 00:44:00 - Prototyping and tooling 00:51:10 - Going to market 00:56:15 - Execution Vs ideation 01:03:40 - Challenging the status quo 01:05:35 - Blackbox thinking 01:08:10 - Marketing and trajectory 01:09:09 - Fantasy dinner party  01:12:02 - Last days and legacy About Michael Alatsaris Former dental practice owner Michael Alatsaris is the inventor of the ErgoProx toothbrush for cleaning mesial and distal surfaces next to spacing.  

Dr Alex Eskander, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist, shares his inspiring journey from Egypt to the UK, NHS experiences, and transition to private practice. They touch on egg freezing, fertility issues, adoption, male infertility, and Dr Eskander's prostate cancer experience.

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 discusses the challenges of getting started in the UK,  the philosophy behind his  Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation (ASHA) Club UK for advanced implant training and finding a healthy work-life balance.   Enjoy! In This Episode 0:02:05: Backstory 00:04:00: Moving to the UK 00:24:00: Surgery to general practice 00:35:22: From VT to implantology 00:41:12: Practice purchase, management and growth 01:01:22: Family life 01:06:14: Teaching and ASHA 01:16:36: Blackbox thinking 01:19:17: Talent, mentorship and training 01:25:24: Ambition and plans 01:27:36: Last days and legacy 01:28:40: Fantasy dinner party About Selvaraj Balaji Implant dentist Selvaraj Balaji owns Buckinghamshire-based The Gallery and Meadow Walk dental clinics. He is also the founder of the Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation (ASHA) Club UK for advanced implant training.  

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 and insights into how it could improve focus and reduce stress in dentistry.   Enjoy!  In This Episode 00:00:05 -  Importance and applications of breathwork 00:09:05 - Transition from tech  00:16:40 - Breathwork as business. 00:27:30 - Functional breathing 00:32:55 - Breathwork in dentistry 00:39:40 - Techniques for managing panic, anxiety, and stress 00:43:40 - Male mental health  00:54:35 -  Self-soothing  01:19:35 - Personal growth 01:22:05 - Practical advice Jamie Clements Jamie Clements is a breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space. He has worked with entrepreneurs, politicians, and athletes to share the well-being benefits of breathwork and altered states of consciousness.