

Hi, I'm Dr.
Nekky Jamal & Akhil Chawla
Dentistry can be lonely — but it doesn’t have to be. Nekky Jamal and Akhil Chawla believe there’s so much more to dentistry than what meets the… mouth. On Hi, I’m Dr., they dive into the real, unfiltered side of the profession: the struggles, triumphs, and lessons that come with life in and around the dental chair. This is not a clinical podcast — it’s about the people behind the profession.Nekky Jamal is the founder of Wayside Dental, a thriving 21-operatory practice in Lloydminster, Alberta, and the creator of Third Molars Online, an award-winning course that teaches dentists the art and science of wisdom tooth extractions. Akhil Chawla is the founder and CEO of Shair Dental Inc., a tech-driven platform revolutionizing access to dental care by seamlessly connecting patients with trusted local providers. With experience as a former management consultant at a Big 4 firm and a background in practice transitions through Sage Dental Partners, Akhil brings a fresh, entrepreneurial perspective to the dental world — and plenty of stories from his time in dental school.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 27min
11 - Why You Should Make Money in Dental School (Camillo Longo)
Camillo is a business-focused fourth-year dental student studying in Belfast, Ireland. In this series of podcasts, we talk about finding ways to make money in dental school, learning how to grow capital and comparing dental education in Canada vs Ireland. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 7, 2022 • 23min
10 - Cosmetic Dentistry, All Hype? (Dr. Arun Narang)
Dr. Arun Narang is a successful GP practicing in Mississauga and Toronto. He has started 3 successful practices and has just opened a fourth. Dr. Narang provides implant, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry for his patients. He received his dental degree from the University of Toronto and is an active member of the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. To keep up-to-date in the ever-changing world of dentistry, Dr. Narang attends various continuing education courses throughout the year.Dr. Narang was an elected Executive Member of the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (TACD) for 8 years and is now the Past President of the TACD. Dr. Narang also sat on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and is currently Chairperson of the Affiliates Committee of the AACD. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 7, 2022 • 22min
9 - Billing $8k - $10k/Day as a General Dentist (Dr. Arun Narang)
Dr. Arun Narang is a successful GP practicing in Mississauga and Toronto. He has started 3 successful practices and has just opened a fourth. Dr. Narang provides implant, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry for his patients. He received his dental degree from the University of Toronto and is an active member of the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. To keep up-to-date in the ever-changing world of dentistry, Dr. Narang attends various continuing education courses throughout the year.Dr. Narang was an elected Executive Member of the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (TACD) for 8 years and is now the Past President of the TACD. Dr. Narang also sat on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and is currently Chairperson of the Affiliates Committee of the AACD. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 7, 2022 • 22min
8 - Location, Location, Location (Dr. Arun Narang)
Dr. Arun Narang is a successful GP practicing in Mississauga and Toronto. He has started 3 successful practices and has just opened a fourth. Dr. Narang provides implant, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry for his patients. He received his dental degree from the University of Toronto and is an active member of the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. To keep up-to-date in the ever-changing world of dentistry, Dr. Narang attends various continuing education courses throughout the year.Dr. Narang was an elected Executive Member of the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (TACD) for 8 years and is now the Past President of the TACD. Dr. Narang also sat on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and is currently Chairperson of the Affiliates Committee of the AACD. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Oct 31, 2022 • 13min
7 - Why Human Capital is King in Scaling Dental Practices (Dr. George Christodoulou)
Dr. Christodoulou is a co-founder of Altima Dental, which is one of the largest dental service organizations in Canada and has been one of the principles owners of MCI Onehealth Technologies since 2013. The combined healthcare group enables almost three million patients to access a vast, multidisciplinary group of dentists, medical doctors, medical and dental specialists, physiotherapists, other healthcare practitioners, and related services. Comprised of well over 1,000 healthcare providers and support staff, Dr. Christodoulou has created a team of dedicated professionals providing access to a vast range of healthcare services for Canadians.Dr. Christodoulou is a graduate of the University of Toronto Dental School (DDS) and the Rotman School of Management (MBA). He practiced dentistry in the Greater Toronto Area for more than 20 years and in 2014 earned a Master with the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario as well as a member of the Alberta Dental Association and College and the Ordre des dentistes du Québec. In 2007, Dr. Christodoulou was presented with the Arbor Award for outstanding voluntary service to the University of Toronto.Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Oct 31, 2022 • 16min
6 - When Do You Start Achieving Economies of Scale with Practice Consolidation (Dr. George Christodoulou)
Dr. Christodoulou is a co-founder of Altima Dental, which is one of the largest dental service organizations in Canada and has been one of the principles owners of MCI Onehealth Technologies since 2013. The combined healthcare group enables almost three million patients to access a vast, multidisciplinary group of dentists, medical doctors, medical and dental specialists, physiotherapists, other healthcare practitioners, and related services. Comprised of well over 1,000 healthcare providers and support staff, Dr. Christodoulou has created a team of dedicated professionals providing access to a vast range of healthcare services for Canadians.Dr. Christodoulou is a graduate of the University of Toronto Dental School (DDS) and the Rotman School of Management (MBA). He practiced dentistry in the Greater Toronto Area for more than 20 years and in 2014 earned a Master with the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario as well as a member of the Alberta Dental Association and College and the Ordre des dentistes du Québec. In 2007, Dr. Christodoulou was presented with the Arbor Award for outstanding voluntary service to the University of Toronto.

Oct 30, 2022 • 20min
5 - Building a Dental Empire of 100+ Practices with Intention (George Christodoulou)
Dr. Christodoulou is a co-founder of Altima Dental, which is one of the largest dental service organizations in Canada and has been one of the principles owners of MCI Onehealth Technologies since 2013. The combined healthcare group enables almost three million patients to access a vast, multidisciplinary group of dentists, medical doctors, medical and dental specialists, physiotherapists, other healthcare practitioners, and related services. Comprised of well over 1,000 healthcare providers and support staff, Dr. Christodoulou has created a team of dedicated professionals providing access to a vast range of healthcare services for Canadians.Dr. Christodoulou is a graduate of the University of Toronto Dental School (DDS) and the Rotman School of Management (MBA). He practiced dentistry in the Greater Toronto Area for more than 20 years and in 2014 earned a Master with the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario as well as a member of the Alberta Dental Association and College and the Ordre des dentistes du Québec. In 2007, Dr. Christodoulou was presented w ith the Arbor Award for outstanding voluntary service to the University of Toronto.Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Oct 27, 2022 • 20min
4 - Where Corporate Dentistry will Plateau in Canada (Dr. Amin Shivji)
Dr. Amin Shivji is the CEO of 123Dentist, one of Canadas largest corporate dental practices. He has been practicing general dentistry in Vancouver since 1993 and has taken numerous postgraduate courses in Occlusion, Gum Surgery, Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry. For the last several years, Dr. Shivji has focused on cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants.Dr. Shivji strives to help patients achieve excellent oral health and awareness through personalized patient education. Recognizing that oral health can affect other areas of the body, Dr Shivji evaluates and treats each patient with the goal of helping them to achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.Dr. Shivji believes strongly in giving back to the community and has made significant donations to oral cancer research through the BC Cancer Foundation, providing generous donations each year since the beginning of the annual “Evening to Conquer Oral Cancer.” He has also given generously to his alma mater, the UBC Dental School, where he donated the funds for the renovation of two much needed conference rooms.Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Oct 26, 2022 • 21min
3 - Developing a Business Mindset as a Dentist (Dr. Amin Shivji)
Dr. Amin Shivji is the CEO of 123Dentist, one of Canadas largest corporate dental practices. He has been practicing general dentistry in Vancouver since 1993 and has taken numerous postgraduate courses in Occlusion, Gum Surgery, Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry. For the last several years, Dr. Shivji has focused on cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants. Dr. Shivji strives to help patients achieve excellent oral health and awareness through personalized patient education. Recognizing that oral health can affect other areas of the body, Dr Shivji evaluates and treats each patient with the goal of helping them to achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.Dr. Shivji believes strongly in giving back to the community and has made significant donations to oral cancer research through the BC Cancer Foundation, providing generous donations each year since the beginning of the annual “Evening to Conquer Oral Cancer.” He has also given generously to his alma mater, the UBC Dental School, where he donated the funds for the renovation of two much needed conference rooms.Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Oct 23, 2022 • 17min
2 - Growing from 0 to 450 Practices (Dr. Amin Shivji)
Dr. Amin Shivji is the CEO of 123Dentist, one of Canadas largest corporate dental practices. He has been practicing general dentistry in Vancouver since 1993 and has taken numerous postgraduate courses in Occlusion, Gum Surgery, Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry. For the last several years, Dr. Shivji has focused on cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants.Dr. Shivji strives to help patients achieve excellent oral health and awareness through personalized patient education. Recognizing that oral health can affect other areas of the body, Dr Shivji evaluates and treats each patient with the goal of helping them to achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.Dr. Shivji believes strongly in giving back to the community and has made significant donations to oral cancer research through the BC Cancer Foundation, providing generous donations each year since the beginning of the annual “Evening to Conquer Oral Cancer.” He has also given generously to his alma mater, the UBC Dental School, where he donated the funds for the renovation of two much needed conference rooms. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.


