Dental Leaders Podcast

The episode is a real who’s-who of UK dentistry. With more than half the year now passed (and what a year!) hosts Prav and Payman continue their look back at some of 2021’s greatest bits. Among the highlights are thoughts on tax, the network effect, a candid look at a clinical mistake and much more. Enjoy!  “There’s always something you walk away with at the end of an episode...it’s definitely the most enjoyable part of what I do for work.” Prav Solanki In this episode 03.53 - David Ostaeyen05.57 - Paul Palmer10.13 - Fazeela Khan-Osborne16.26 - Samir Patel20.47 - Sandeep Kumar27.02 - James Martin31.41 - Darren Cannell & Andy Stafford33.41 - Kish Patel & Jin Vaghela43.13 - Hassan Maghaireh 47.16 - Sabir Sheikh53.52 - Payman Sobhani58.28 - Reena Wadia01.02.13 - Rupert Monkhouse About Prav Solanki and Payman Langroudi Prav Solanki and Payman Langroudi are hosts of the famous and fascinating Dental Leaders podcast.

This week, Prav and Payman reflect on past episodes. The podcast has hit a whopping 90 episodes, with an incredibly diverse group of guests who’ve chatted all things dentistry.   Hear the guys revisit some of the highlights and talk about some lessons they’ve learnt from their stellar lineup of dentists over the past few months.   This episode is part one of a special two-part series in which Prav and Payman will look back on the best moments of the Dental Leaders Podcast.   Enjoy!   “There are the two main camps that I'm seeing at the moment, people who are grabbing and running with it, and people who are just sort of saying “Hey, this is too much, we'll create a waiting list. We can't cope with growth. We won't scale. We'll just deal with it.” And they will be the same people in 12 months time or whatever who’ll be picking up the phone saying I need more patients.” Prav Solanki   In This Episode   02.56 - An influx of investing 07:00 - Nik and Sanjay Sethi 12.07 - Max Bazzucchini 22.32 - Shaadi Manouchehri 35:14 - Dev Patel 39:26 - Basil Mizrahi 42:17 - Richard Field 46:04 - Arthiff ‘Dr Hitman’ Daniel 53:35 - Elaine Halley 57:46 - Jaz Gulati   About Prav Solanki Prav is Managing Director of healthcare marketing agency The Fresh and owns various dental practices across the country. He’s also a keynote speaker and dedicated family man.   About Payman Langroudi Payman is a successful dentist and the Clinical Director of the international whitening brand Enlighten Smiles. He is a developer of multiple cosmetic dental products and is also Clinical Director of Mini Smile Makeover.

This week Prav and Payman don’t let the absence of a guest get in the way of insightful conversation. Wearing his practice owner and marketer’s hat, Prav takes questions from Payman in an hour-long conversation covering everything from finding your brand voice to scaling practice with help from digital ads. There’s tons to unpack - and enough advice on marketing and practice growth to give both new and seasoned dentists plenty of food for thought.   Enjoy! “My role in this whole thing is to be a chameleon.” Prav Solanki In This Episode 01.03 - So, you want a website?08.38 - Being a chameleon11.25 - Tone of voice18-54 - Architecture and assets21.29 - UX23.22 - Working with busy dentists28.05 - Goals and gold standards36.10 - Humans, leads and CRMs43.54 - Maybe later51.10 - Scaling56.09 - Targeting, PPC and Facewords01.05.12 - Conversion rates and lead ninjas About Payman and Prav Prav Solanki and Payman Langroudi are hosts of the popular and wonderful Dental Leaders podcast.

This week, we introduce Amit Patel to the show. Amit is a renowned dentist hailing from a family of successful dental professionals and he shares his insight into growing up in that world.    Hear Amit and Payman talk business in Brickfields and building bridges. Amit shares his experiences in Essex, Yorkshire and beyond, and also discusses the importance of working hard and playing hard.   Enjoy!   “There's always been people, you know, trying to put doom and gloom on it. But, yeah, I love my job. I love working my hands. I love talking to people. I love communicating with patients. And I just think it's a very rewarding profession, to be sure.” Rupert Monkhouse   In This Episode   03.49 - Growing up in Essex 06:33 - Leeds is in Bristol 10.20 - Yorkshire education 11.41 - The Dental Network 15:37 - Choosing business partners 20:30 - Qualifying 25:05 - Being a junior 28:44 - Getting your head down 32:46 - Choosing the right courses 35:27 - Timing courses 40:49 - Having a dad in dentistry 42:57 - Lockdown impacts 44:49 - The MAGDS exam 50:09 - Talking business 52:36 - Being the principal dentist 56:13 - Brickfield’s 01:05:07 - Building bridges 01:22:02 - Family life 01:25:23 - Legacy & last days on Earth   About Amit Patel Amit graduated from the University of Leeds with a Merit of Distinction in the Examination of Clinical Dental Practice. He then completed the postgraduate Membership of Joint Dental Faculties examinations and the prestigious Diploma in Implant Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons England. Following this, he completed the 1-year Foundation in Implant Dentistry supported by the International Team for Implantology and also completed a four years masters programme in fixed and removable prosthodontics.    Amit is an Educational Supervisor for East of England and train newly qualified dentists and was shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Young Dentist category at the Dentistry Awards.   In 2015 he won Highly Commended Best Young Dentist South Region and In 2017 and Young Dentist of the Year at the Dental Awards.

We’re pleased to have Dr Rupert Monkhouse on this week’s show. Rupert’s growing reputation in the world of dentures has led him to become pretty influential as we talk dentistry and Instagram.   Hear us chat about the ins and outs of prosthodontics, the ideal methods and techniques to create the most beautiful dentures and the best ways to communicate with patients.   Rupert shares his experiences in travelling, coaching, swimming and the big switch from NHS to private practice.    Enjoy!   “You know, for any patient, psychology is really, really important... It's all about sort of drip-feeding your thoughts throughout it. If you tell them it might be a mistake at the start it's consented. You know, if you say after the fact, then you're making excuses.” Rupert Monkhouse   In This Episode   01.16 - Growing up in the Midlands 02:29 - An athlete’s mindset 05.12 - A change of pace 08.59 - 543 16:22 - Prosthodontics 18:10 - Building good habits 23:01 - Ideal materials 25:29 - Gingival focus 31:55 - Travelling 34:59 - Going into teaching 37:53 - Pushing yourself 39:25 - Opening a practice 43:51 - NHS to private 46:05 - The psychology of the patient 48:35 - TMJ 52:02 - From Worcester to the big city 55:28 - Having a partner in the profession 56:43 - Legacy & last days on Earth   About Rupert Monkhouse Rupert is from Worcester and qualified from King’s College in London. He then spent some time in Hull as part of his foundation training before moving back to West London where he still lives today.   Rupert’s main interest lies in prosthodontics where he plans to train further. His reputation as ‘The Denture Guy’ is partly thanks to his growing following on Instagram where he has set the standard for clinical photography as well as quality prosthodontics.    Away from dentistry, Rupert enjoys travelling, photography and swimming, which he still coaches. You can follow Rupert on Instagram at @dentistrupert and follow the Dental Leaders Podcast at @dentalleaderspodcast.

This week’s show features Harley Street Periodontist, teacher and entrepreneur Dr Reena Wadia.   Reena chats about London life and her journey to running her own business on Harley Street as well as sharing an invaluable insight into reaching for the stars.   Hear Reena cover life as a specialist periodontist, managing social media, building your own business and a successful personal brand.   Enjoy!   “If you don't enjoy something, there's no point doing it, like find something you enjoy and make that your career and make that your life” Reena Wadia   In This Episode   02.00 - London living 04:05 - Last years of uni 05.08 - Giving 100% 06.36 - Specialising in perio 12:28 - Dedication to study 17:00 - The most junior periodontist in the country 18:16 - Building a network 22:35 - Cosmetic perio 27:49 - Going into business 31:44 - Team values 38:15 - Finding balance 44:07 - Direct patient marketing 45:50 - Teaching 53:04 - Perio and the industry 01:00:06 - Genetics 01:02:43 - Owning a product 01:04:28 - Social media influence 01:09:23 - Paid media 01:11:42 - Being vegetarian 01:13:42 - Legacy & last days on Earth   About Reena Wadia After being a high achiever during her studies at Barts, she undertook a four-year specialist course at King’s College which she passed with distinction.   She also spent time as Senior House Officer at Guy’s Hospital and split her time between restorative and oral surgery. Now working as an associate specialist at King’s College Dental Hospital, Reena is also based at RW Perio on Harley Street where her practice is limited to periodontal care.

We’re super excited to welcome onto this week’s show wavemaker and Harley Street cosmetic dentist, Payman Sobhani.   Payman talks about success on Instagram, DJing in Ibiza and running an award-winning practice.    Hear Payman cover the art of composite bonding, making memories at uni and working with family on Harley Street.   Enjoy!   “Someone's coming to you in pain, you've got them out of pain at a time when you didn't have space to do it, and then I might do something weird, just be like, you know, don't worry about it. Don't pay for it this time. Just bring me someone else...” Payman Sobhani   In This Episode   02.52 - Uni up North 06:31 - Having a brother on Harley Street 11.19 - Not having a closing time 18.18 - Qatar Embassy 19:33 - Beginning a business 24:26 - One-man-shows on Harley Street 25:20 - Bromley 29:43 - DJing 33:04 - Ibiza 33:30 - Dental beauty 35:50 - 49/51 split 39:08 - Portfolio critique 42:10 - Spotting potential 47:11 - General dentistry 50:42 - Implantology 54:24 - Staying within your scope 01:01:47 - Being a clinical director 01:09:44 - Legacy & last days on Earth   About Payman Sobhani Payman qualified from Leeds Dental School in 2012 and held two associate positions in Stevenage and Harley Street. Payman’s interests lie in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.   Payman is a member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and is the Clinical Director of Dental Beauty in Bromley and is also practising at 104 Harley Street, London.

We’re pleased to welcome onto this week’s show a multi-practice owner, entrepreneur and family woman Zayba Sheikh.   Zayba’s eye for marketing and business has seen her rise to the top with practices in Fleet Street, Nottinghill and Manchester.   Hear Zayba cover social media presence, opening her first practice and supporting future dental stars.    Enjoy!   “I'm obsessed with what I do, whether it's healthy or not healthy, it's an obsession. And sometimes the best people that are the most successful are the ones that are really weirdly obsessed with what they do.” Zayba Sheikh   In This Episode   01.40 - Growing up in London 04:25 - The flexibility of dentistry 07.29 - Children and holistic practice 11.18 - Opening the first clinic 15:22 - Being a good motivator 22:52 - Life coaching 25:37 - A football analogy 28:20 - Hiring right 30:22 - Social media presence 32:49 - Brand recognition 38:55 - Supporting young dentists 43:56 - Being in the present 48:26 - A day in the life 54:58 - Mother figures 58:22 - Travelling 01:00:00 - Legacy & last days on Earth   About Zayba Sheikh Zayba qualified from the University of Birmingham in Dentistry and is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery.   Zayba plays a vital role in the development of the Healthcare Division of Sheikh Holdings as well as being a board member and principal investor.   Zayba has always put others first and is a Trustee of Cosaraf Charitable Foundation. She also created her own dental charity with Smita Mehra called the Neem Treet Foundation.

This week’s guest is international lecturer, teacher, implantology expert and all-around nice guy Dr Hassan Maghaireh.   Hassan shares his invaluable insight into the world of implantology. Plus, we take a look into his teachings at the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry.   Hear about Hassan’s love/hate relationship with social media and his passion for education and quality.   Enjoy!   “When it comes to implant dentistry, it's all about planning, planning, planning, planning and sharing that plan with your mentor, discussing and double-checking. Have no ego; whenever you get ego playing, that's when things go wrong.” Hassan Maghaireh   In This Episode   03.23 - Jordan to Cairo 05:04 - Hospital life 06.52 - Parental influence 05.56 - Results day 08:27 - Parental Advice 10:49 - Starting in implant dentistry 13:34 - Going global 16:10 - Providing quality 23:02 - Patient research 29:51 - Being a rounded GDP 36:10 - Spotting issues early 42:29 - BAIRD 46:38 - Batman & Robin 54:31 - Structuring pricing 58:22 - Travelling 59:56 - Social media 01:02:08 - Work/life balance 01:10:51 - Mentoring 01:14:04 - Legacy & last days on Earth   About Hassan Maghaireh Hassan Maghaireh is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and has completed years of rigorous training in various maxillofacial units.   He holds a Clinical Master’s degree in Implant Dentistry from the University of Manchester won the best clinical presentation award in 2008.   Hassan is the head of the scientific committee at the British Academy of Implant & Restorative Dentistry and works on private implant referrals in Leeds and Northern Ireland.    He is a frequent author of dental literature, the editorial director of Smile Dental Journal and is a sought-after lecturer nationally and internationally. He is also on the editorial board for the European Journal of Oral Implantology.

Expanding your business empire by three times is no mean feat. But, that’s just what this week’s guests did - and then some.   We’re happy to welcome Dr Kish Patel and Dr Jin Vaghela as they share their valuable insight on successfully going into business as best friends and running not one, not two, but 12 practices.   Kish and Jin discuss their achievements in dentistry as well as their passion for growth. The Londoners also tell us about their journey from university parties to creating a harmonious work/life balance.   Enjoy!   “The thing is, with a lot of young dentists, they sometimes want to get on the practice ladder just to have that practice underneath their belt and say, I own practice. We're trying to try to help spread the knowledge and say, look, guys, your why has to be really, really on point when you're buying a practice. You have to do it for the right reasons.” Kish Patel   In This Episode   01.03 - DJing and free rides 02:15 - Choosing dentistry 05.04 - The game plan 05.56 - Results day 08:27 - Parental Advice 10:23 - Mentors 11:39 - We keep growing 13:53 - Buying a practice 17:20 - Approaching business together 18:31 - Strengths & skillsets 24:07 - Caring for your team 26:09 - Expanding 28:33 - Opportunities in a pandemic 32:49 - Stress management 35:33 - Recharging 37:52 - A day in the life 44:00 - Networks 49:30 - Educating dentists 51:28 - Marketing 55:26 - Symposiums 58:52 - Having confidence 01:01:57 - Forging relationships 01:09:00 - Three pieces of wisdom 01:10:33 - Legacy & last days on Earth   About Kish Patel and Jin Vaghela   Kish and Jin both qualified from Guys Kings, London in 2007. The pair met on their first day of university and went into business together from an early point in their careers. Together, the pair now own Smile Clinic Group which currently boasts 12 practices.   Kish is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and works in General Practice.   Jin holds a fellowship of the Higher Education Authority, membership of the Dental Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh as well as membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons England.