Dental Leaders Podcast

This week’s guest is the youngest member to achieve British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) accreditation. And he is just getting started. Multi-award-winning Dr Richard Field talks about his early training with the great Christopher Orr and discusses his laser-sharp focus. He also lets us in on high-profile associate work at Elleven Dental on Harley Street, his recent move to the southwest and much more. Enjoy! “I get very tunnel-vision when I'm working. Nothing else exists. Just the teeth.” Richard Field In This Episode 01.54 - Backstory09.06 - BACD and VT17.37 - On courses21.29 - Management27.52 - Large sums of money33.58 - Aesthetics vs functional36.27 - Drive38.05 - Social media44.18 - Elleven Dental46.37 - Bristol52.24 - Blackbox thinking55.19 - Last day and legacy About Richard Field Dr Richard Field graduated from the University of Glasgow with honours in 2011. He completed his foundational year in Surrey and gained a postgraduate certificate in primary care dentistry from the University of Kent. He is the youngest member to have been accredited by the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and winner of several awards including Best Young Dentist 2014 and Most Influential Dentist 2015.

This week we welcome one of the most prominent names in restorative dentistry and prosthetic dentistry, Dr Basil Mizrahi. Basil talks about the differences between dentistry in the UK, US and native South Africa, and tells us how building extraordinary interpersonal relationships with patients has helped him maintain a reputation as one of the profession’s most thorough and exacting practitioners. Basil also lets us in on his lecturing with the Eastman Institute and namedrops some the inspirational teachers and mentors who have helped shape his stellar career.     Enjoy! "You're going to hate me halfway through treatment, you're going to be cursing...You're going to wish you'd never come here. I'm going to get you out at the end, and you're going to love it.” Basil Mizrahi In This Episode 00.48 - A day in the life02.27 - Early years and backstory12.18 - On Gerry Chiche13.22 - US Vs UK and SA19.07 - Day-to-day24.37 - Black box thinking26.41 - Patient journey45.39 - Early adoption Vs traditional WoW50.45 - Perfectionism58.57 - Training and mentors01.14.45 - What most dentists don’t know01.18.43 - Best bits01.20.09 - Last day and legacy About Basil Mizrahi Dr Basil Mizrahi is a specialist in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics and widely recognised as one of the field’s most eminent practitioners. Basil is an honorary clinical lecturer with the Eastman Dental Institute and one of only a few UK dentists to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. 

In less than a decade since graduating from dental school, Dev Patel has already achieved enough to fill several careers. He lets us in on the entrepreneurial mindset that fueled the founding of diverse dentistry tech and social businesses. He talks us through what it takes to crack the US market and describes the pains of securing the funding needed to make it work. Enjoy!     “You’ve got to risk everything every day.” Dev Patel In This Episode 00.25 - Backstory06.25 - The Dental Circle09.12 - On partnerships14.21 - The portfolio18.21 - Funding26.48 - Cracking the US37.33 - In practice49.41 - COVID55.03 - The plan57.06 - Black box thinking01.01.34 - Last day and legacy About Dev Patel Dev Patel is founder and CEO of Dental Beauty Partners, one of the UK’s fastest-growing dental groups.  He is also the founder of award-winning smart toothbrush tech company Brushlink and co-founder of the Dental Circle online networking platform. Dev achieved 38th place on the list of most influential UK dentists and was named Best Young Dentist at the Dental Awards 2016. Dev is a national lecturer and a mentor for NHS England’s Clinical Entrepreneur Scheme. He also sits on the editorial board of Dentistry.co.uk and Young Dentist magazine.

Despite being a relative newcomer to dentistry, Shaadi Manouchehri is fast gaining a name as one of the industry’s prolific young talents. Fellow podcaster Shaadi shares the secrets behind her meteoric rise on social media; talks candidly about her rocky start in dentistry with a VT role from hell and lets us in on how her guide to getting into dental school became a surprise hit. Enjoy! “I've learned a lot about other people and their experience doing the podcast. I genuinely enjoy them. So, similar to what you were saying, it's like you're having a conversation and you just happen to press record.”  Shaadi Manouchehri In This Episode 01.18 - Backstory03.12 - I’m going to be a dentist05.55 - How to Get into Dental School08.15 - Life at Queen Mary11.01 - Into VT13.49 - The job from hell19.02 - Greener grass21.07 - Teeth and Tales29.47 - Social media38.45 - Productivity42.45 - Black box thinking43.52 - The dark side of social47.47 - The plan52.12 - Women in dentistry56.54 - Last day and legacy About Shaadi Manouchehri Shaadi Manouchehri graduated with BDS honours from Barts and the London School of Dentistry before completing training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. She also has completed dental foundation training in North East London, followed by training in paediatric and restorative dentistry at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Shaadi is a prolific author whose writing appears in the British Dental Journal. She is CEO and co-founder of the Dentappy online dental platform and committee member of the Iranian Medical Society charity.  Shaadi is also the host of Teeth and Tales podcast.

A phone call from out of the blue marked an unexpected entry into the world of dentistry for this week’s guest. Dental mergers and acquisitions specialist Max Bazzucchini tells us how he became one of the profession’s most trusted valuation advisors. He shares his thoughts on the UK market and dispenses some insider tips and wisdom for both buyers and sellers. “If you are in the moment - in the present moment - and you work very hard, you can have it all.” Max Bazzucchini In This Episode 00.48 - Backstory10.03 - Love at first sight15.54 - An offer you can’t refuse20.49 - A kid in a candy store26.08 - Growing value30.17 - The valuation process and EBITDAR36.41 - Lending and purchasing42.23 - The art of the deal50.54 - The COVID effect55.08 - On flipping59.08 - Buying and selling mistakes01.01.16 - Thinking of Italy01.09.09 - Last day and legacy About Max Bazzucchini Max Bazzucchini gained business studies qualifications in Perugia, Italy, and completed physiotherapy studies at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Following the purchase and sale of a gym in Italy, Max became a certified business valuer in the dental sector.  In 2008, he joined ADP Group as head of mergers and acquisitions, supporting the purchase of 132 practices. Max is currently a director and partner of Pluto Partners - a specialist healthcare valuation and advisory business based in Kent.      

After graduating in 1994, Sanjay Sethi quickly made a name as a leader in aesthetic dentistry. So, when brother Nik graduating almost two decades later in 2009, expectations were high. In this week’s episode, Payman gets the brothers together for a frank conversation on their early years; how each followed their own unique career path; the highs and lows of working together, and much more.  Enjoy! “I think really we've been, on balance, really good because we have our own strengths. And yeah, there'll always be some differences we'll have along the way, and I'm not going to deny that. But on par, it's sorted out on the day and we just move on. We have a laugh. We have a great time together!” Sanjay Sethi In This Episode 01.08 - Backstory07.54 - On excellence09.54 - Influence and associations19.02 - Heroes20.27 - Sharing work23.55 - Square Mile25.38 - Expectation, motivation and inspiration35.51 - Buying in38.55 - Friends vs colleagues40.40 - Dark times and COVID41.20 - Pricing46.53 - Teaching and lightbulb moments50.00 - Clinical mistakes54.30 - New practise57.44 - On family58.46 - Digital dentistry01.06.51 - Predictions01.17.52 - AEsethiX01.20.28 - Last days and legacies  

Since launching the show way back in June 2019, we’ve had the privilege of chatting with some of dentistry’s most inspirational figures.  In this week’s new-of-year special, we look back on some of the best answers to Prav’s final questions on legacy and advice for the next generation. Kicking off with the legendary, late Anoop Mani we’ll hear words of wisdom from the dental leaders who’ve made the show possible over the past year. Enjoy!  

Where were you when Boris cancelled Christmas in 2020? Right here, catching up on dentistry’s finest podcast.  In this end-of-year special, Prav and Payman take look back on the annus horribilis that was 2020. But it’s not all doom and gloom, and it isn’t long before our dental royals are round to talking shop, with conversations on management, hiring, firing, working with ninjas and much more.  Enjoy!  “I guess that thing our parents told us about people will always need teeth.” Payman Langroudi In This Episode 00.34 - Cancelling Christmas09.32 - Bust and boom 14.23 - Lockdown lessons18.48 - Family values24.41 - Ninjas31.55 - Hiring45.05 - Firing52.29 - The third home54.38 - Shining examples59.58 - Wrapping up  

This week’s guest is one of dentistry’s few true household names. Uchenna Okoye has found success as a cosmetic dentist and clinical director of London Smiling dental group. But she is perhaps best known as the dental consultant on Channel Four’s Ten Years Younger program. Uchenna tells us how it all started and we get round to discussing race and gender in dentistry, non-nonsense management and much more. Enjoy!  “I don't understand the jealousy and all that nonsense. There's enough teeth for everybody.”  Uchenna Okoye In This Episode 01.12 - Backstory05.19 - Race and gender24.01 - Cosmetic dentistry26.44 - TV and PR32.21 - Fitting in36.21- Patient journey43.21 - Training50.31 - Motherhood55.34 - Day in the life58.52 - Being strict01.04.38 - Being a brand01.14.25 - Last day and legacy About Dr Uchenna Okoye Cosmetic dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye graduated from Guy’s Hospital, London. She is perhaps best known for her role on Channel Four’s Ten Years Younger makeover programme and is a frequent contributor to radio and TV. Uchenna is the clinical director of London Smiling Dental Group. She is a member of the American and British Academies of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) and former BACD board member.    

Less than two years into his career, this week’s guest was on his way to being one of dentistry’s finest. But Tom Youngs had other callings. At age 28, he left dentistry to pursue ski instruction and life as an unpaid intern in tech startups. Tom now works as a website analyst while developing his own online sustainable beauty business. He shares his story, regrets, wins and words of wisdom for anyone who’s ever wondered if there is life after dentistry.    “I kind of was like, okay, I'd like to go onto the next thing.”  Tom Youngs In This Episode 03.31 - Two degrees07.48 - Into VT and ‘underground’ dentistry13.38 - Aspiration and achievement19.29 - The move from clinical37.52 - Time for reflection42.22 - Entrepreneurialism48.39 - Regrets53.53 - A day in the life57.20 - Last day and legacy About Tom Youngs Former biomedical scientist Tom Youngs spent two years in dentistry before moving into tech entrepreneurship. He now works in eCommerce and is developing  Vyable Beauty - an online sustainable beauty products retailer. He runs a successful YouTube channel and writes a monthly newsletter at www.tomyoungs.co.