Dental Leaders Podcast

Juggling a career and family life is never easy. Especially when you are one of the most sought after practitioners in your field.   But some are skilled enough to manage it - like today’s guest, Andrew Moore.   Andrew tells us all about his approach to the holy grail of achieving a healthy work-life balance and how he came to practice from a jealousy-inducing architectural gem.   He also talks about the buzz he gets from teaching and a case that made a dramatic impact on his patient’s life.   Enjoy!   “The key thing if you want to develop a practice is to get good at normal dentistry. Because you will need those skills. You need to see people. You don't go straight in. And I'm not saying you shouldn't have ambition, but I think sometimes you have to learn to deal with people before you start.” - Andrew Moore   About Andrew Moore Andrew Moore graduated from Royal London Dental Hospital and quickly established a name as one of the UK’s leading cosmetic dentists. He has postgraduate training in orthodontics and oral surgery and holds a diploma in implant dentistry. Andrew is the owner of Advance Dental Clinic from where he holds remedial dental training. The clinic was named the best new practice, 2004, and was also given an award for design by the Royal Institute of British Architects..     In this episode:   02:12 The perfect environment for practice   13: 07 The power of delegating   15:03 Hiring process - an oft-overlooked trait   18:43 Achieving work-life balance   25:21 Getting into implants   35:13 A life-changing case   47:05 Teaching other dentists   Connect with Andrew Moore:   LinkedIn Advance Dental Clinic Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram

Do dentists sell a product or an experience?   Today’s guest has views on this question that serve up plenty of food for thought.    We talk to Daz Singh about the meteoric rise of his boutique Liverpool clinic Ollie and Darsh, taking plenty of conversational stop-offs along the way.   Enjoy!   “I wanted them to come in and see us. I wanted them to have the experience with us. I wanted them to go away talk about the experience they've had with us to their family and friends. So the knock-on effect would be is that we then had their families and friends who have been told that, you know, this person’s had a good experience at the clinic.” - Daz Singh   About Daz Singh Daz Singh graduated Dentistry from the University of Liverpool in 2005 and went on to work in associate positions in Liverpool and Stoke.\   He also secretary to the European Society of Aesthetic Orthodontics, and a clinical instructor and mentor for Six-Month Smiles.   In 2008, alongside Sudarsh Naidoo & Suzy Gorman he opened Ollie & Darsh as a nouveau chic dental clinic in the heart of Liverpool.   In this episode:   02:18 Growing up in Saudi Arabia    13:57 Daz’s first job   23:25 Starting off in Liverpool   29:38 Promoting a new clinic   35:13 Strategies for collaboration   37:34 The growth of Ollie & Darsh    41:05 Word-of-mouth   01:15:18 Values vs price   Connect With Daz Singh:   Ollie and Darsh   LinkedIn   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website   Prav on Instagram   Payman on Instagram

Can you manifest your own luck?    Adam Thorne is a firm believer that if you try hard enough to reach your goals, you’ll no doubt encounter a mentor who can help you get there.    Though it may seem a little spiritual, it rings true for the events that have unfolded in Adam’s life.   Adam Thorne is a Cosmetic Dentist at the Harley Street Dental Group. He talks about the trials and tribulations he underwent before finding his place at London’s most prestigious address.    Enjoy!    “I like people who are humble and they listen…they make very, very good dentists because they get to know the patient. They build the rapport and then there's a great relationship from there.”  - Adam Thorne   About Adam Thorne   Adam Thorne is a cosmetic dentist at the Harley Street Dental Group.    After graduating from the University of Bristol in 1997, he went on to study at institutions in the US,  America, Asia and the Far East. Adam also studied at the renowned Pankey Institute in Florida.   He is an Invisalign® Platinum Elite dentist - a title held by only a handful of dentists in the UK.   In this episode:   05:11 Life before Harley Street   11:07 Getting patients through the door   15:44 Staying competitive in a saturated market   19:04 What makes a good dentist?   28:01 What would Adam have done differently?   35:46 Balancing work and home life   46:34 Top tips for orthodontic treatments   50:10 Making your own luck Connect with Adam Thorne:   Website Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website   Prav on Instagram   Payman on Instagram

Our guest today is a cosmetic dentist, and founder of the famous Harley Street Dental Group and Define Clinic, Mark Hughes.   He unleashes wisdom on what it takes to get to achieve success by learning from setbacks to come through more determined than ever.   Mark also tells us all about his globetrotting years, and how a chance booking at a boutique hotel provided the inspiration for his upscale London practice.   Enjoy!   “To be successful, you have to care about people in dentistry, and for me, kindness and a desire to help people overrides everything else you can do.”  - Mark Hughes   About Mark Hughes   Award-winning Mark Hughes is a cosmetic dentist, founder, and clinical director at Harley Street Dental Group. He recently launched Define Clinic (his latest venture) in the heart of Beaconsfield which combines cosmetic dentistry with medical aesthetic treatments   He enjoys more than 20 years’ experience in practice, with more than 10 years spent on Harley Street working at the pinnacle of dentistry.   Since opening the Harley Street practice in 2003, Mark has devoted himself to achieving the highest possible standards in cosmetic work. He has achieved accreditation with UK and US cosmetic organisations, and he is passionate about helping patients lead more confident and fulfilling lives.   In this episode:   02:34 - The childhood years   06:04 - Choosing a career path   10:02 - University - highs and lows   11:10 - Mark’s travels   18:23 - Owning and growing a practice   26:15 - Working on strengths and weaknesses   33:21 - Boutique inspiration   34:58 - Define Clinic   38:13 - Choosing a business partner   41:18 - Mark’s educational program for dentists   55:43 - Mark’s biggest mistake   56:21 - A clinical tip   59:44 - Success stories   Connect With Mark Hughes:   harleystreetdentalstudio.com LinkedIn Facebook Instagram   Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram

Would you give up a six-figure profession for a new career full of uncertainty?   For some, dentist-cum-motivational speaker Mahmood Mawjee’s transition to a new calling could seem like a waste of qualifications.   But dentistry's loss is the world's gain.   We hear why Mahmood made the leap, and take in some of his motivational secrets.   Enjoy!   “The biggest regret in life is living life on other people's terms and...no one regrets the things they did. They always regret the things they never did.” - Mahmood Mawjee   About Mahmood Mawjee   Mahmood Mawjee is an international motivational speaker, peak performance speaking coach, entrepreneur, and life-changer.    In a previous life, Mahmood was a dentist. However, he left practice and sought his life's mission to impact lives the world over.   In this episode    02:25 Mamood’s childhood    06:37 Building a coaching practice   10:51 A life-changing trigger   15:33 Leaving dentistry   21:24 Proving yourself   24:19 Overcoming fears   35:01 Mahmood’s step-by-step coaching process   37:07 A positive trait   55:43 Mahmood’s career advice Connect With Mahmood Mawjee   Mahmoodmawjee.com Facebook YouTube Instagram Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram

In this episode, we dimmed the studio lights to bask in the glow of a true dentistry dynamo.     In 2011, Anil Shrestha was invited to take over the renowned Dr Micheal Wise’s Lister House Practice.    It wasn’t all plain-sailing. Anil talks us through the highs and lows, and tells us about the positive mindset that has helped him to get where he is today.    If you’ve ever wondered how to go from being a victim of circumstance to taking control of your own destiny, you need to hear this.    Enjoy!   The most successful people in practice are the ones that take responsibility. The most successful associates are the ones that treat the practice as if it was their own, as if they actually owned it. That doesn't mean usurping whoever's in charge, but actually taking ownership.  - Anil Shrestha   In this episode:   9:23 Achieving while finding time for others   13:29 Anil’s biggest mistake in dentistry   38:25 Solid referral practices   44:21 Positive mindsets   53:30 The value of empathy   1:03:00 The future of women in dentistry   Connect with Anil:   LinkedIn   Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram

Coming from a family of dentists, Simon Chard has been accused of starting out in the game with an unfair advantage.   In this episode, he talks about how he overcame negativity from fellow professionals to find success on his own terms.   Simon’s story is one of hard work and determination, and it’s also one of amazing pragmatism. He has used social media to turn himself into one of the industry’s most recognisable personal brands.   In an episode that will resonate with both old-school professionals and digital natives alike, Simon talks about engaging clients online, the problems facing young ‘upstart’ dentists and much more.   Enjoy!         "The ability to change someone's life and generate a positive impact - you don't get that in the majority of jobs. And that feeling is amazing. Dentistry is good in some ways because it grounds you and keeps you in a strong relationship with other human beings."  - Dr. Simon Chard   About Simon Chard Cosmetic dentist and director of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Simon Chard graduated with Honours from King's College London Dental Institute in 2012.    He is a passionate proponent of using digital technology to simplify cosmetic and implant dentistry. Simon regularly teaches this alongside dental photography and minimally invasive aesthetic dental techniques.    In 2015, Simon was named Best Young Dentist UK and London at the prestigious Dentistry Awards.   In this episode:   4:42 - The impact of social media   6:38 - Diversifying by doing what you love   7:37 - Perceptions of Simon   8:02 - What not to engage in on social media   9:05 - Biggest weakness revealed!   12:54 - Coping with imposter syndrome    16:09 - Simon’s top three public speaking tips   21:17 - Choosing dentistry over pharmacology    26:40 - Taking over from mum and dad   30:27 - Digital vs traditional marketing    31:43 - Simon’s ‘unfair’ advantage   33:42 - Business challenges   34:33 - Business systems   39: 56 - Being an ‘Instagram dentist’   44:35 - Attitudes towards young dentists   50:22 - Social media - a double-edged sword   Connect with Simon:   Rothleylodgedentalpractice.co.uk Instagram   Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram

Welcome to dentist, educator and former president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Tif Qureshi.   In this episode, Tif talks about his decision to follow a career in dentistry over medicine and the moment he realised that his practice could be a business as well as a treatment modality.   Tif’s impressive portfolio also includes directorship of the IAS training academy, through which he passes on his philosophy of simple, minimally invasive dentistry.    He talks about the academy, why teaching is so attractive to dentists and much more.   Enjoy!   I think we've got to be thinking about patients over a much longer period of time rather than a short ticket to get to success. It's a relationship. You look after them and you do the right thing for them all the way through. That's kind of our goal.    - Tif Qureshi      About Tif Qureshi Tif Qureshi qualified from King’s College, London, in 1992 and has spent time as president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.   He is the clinical director and CEO of IAS Academy  - an international faculty providing mentored education for general dentists on a pathway from simple to comprehensive orthodontics.      Tif has a special interest in simple orthodontics and minimally invasive dentistry. His goals are to empower dentists to provide alternative techniques and support them in offering a wider variety of treatments.   Tif pioneered the concept of progressive smile design through alignment, bleaching and bonding. He is also an experienced teacher in the Dahl concept, which promotes minimally invasive, patient-centred dentistry.   In this episode:   4:50 - Dentistry or medicine?   20:43 - Why Tif advocates the Inman Aligner   27:19 - Can a general dentist be an orthodontist?   31:52 - Dentistry as a business   33:52 - Long-term vs short-term success   34:25 - Why IAS Academy works   39:42 - Assessment, diagnosis and third-party assessment plans   41:55 - Artificial Intelligence in dentistry   46:42 - Why dentists want to teach   49:57 - The influence of BACD   54:58 - Tif’s philosophy   57:49 - Causes of relapse   01:09:10 - Patient relationships    Connect With Tif Qureshi   LinkedIn   Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram

Episode #2: In this very special episode, we talk to one of dentistry’s most inspirational figures.   Recorded shortly before his tragic passing in the summer of 2019, the great Dr. Anoop Maini shares his recollections of growing up in London and going on to run three successful practices alongside wife Neera.   Always a family man, Anoop tells how he passed on his legendary work ethic to his children, and talks movingly about the passing of his father.    In an episode full of Anoop’s trademark wisdom, there’s much more to unpack - including his thoughts on the value of teaching others, and how a clinical error transformed his outlook forever.   Enjoy!   “To be successful in anything you’ve got to have someone behind you...you can’t do things on your own.”  - Anoop Maini   About Anoop Maini Anoop Maini studied at King’s College before opening up his first practice in London. He went on to set up a further three successful dental practices, including Aqua Dental Clinic.    Anoop served as president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) as well as the European Society of Aesthetic Orthodontics (ESAO) – an organisation he helped found.   Away from his hands-on dentistry work, he had a passion for teaching and helped thousands of other dentists learn from his vast experience.    In today’s episode:   3:33 - Anoop’s London upbringing   9:22 - Shaped by the past   11:10 - Passing on the work ethic   16:20 - Love what you do   21:30 - A story about gaming   23:45 - On working with his wife   30:50 - A life-changing error   34:48 - Business development    39:20 - Anoop’s marketing tips for new dentists   45:00 - The two types of dentist   52:48 - Why teaching matters   58:18 - About the passing of his father    1:03:39 - His father’s legacy   1:06:57 - Life after death   1:09:00 - Legacy     Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram

Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi, hosts of The Dental Leaders Podcast reveals their individual reasons which made them launch the show.     In this episode, you will discover how Prav was able to bounce back after a health scare situation. He also discusses where he gets the confidence to set up a business with no marketing background.     Not only that, Payman will also share how he struggles on the first four years of his business.     All of that and more are covered in great detail in this episode.   Connect with Prav Website Instagram   Connect with Payman Website Instagram