Dental Leaders Podcast

#243 High Achiever — Rory Boyd

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rory Boyd shares his journey to being a specialist prosthodontist and owner of Dublin’s Belfield Clinic.  Rory discusses the value of work-life bal...

Mind Movers #27 — Sana Shirvani

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rhona chats with celebrity personal trainer Sana Shirvani about her journey in the fitness industry. Sana shares her experience working long hours and...

#242 Digital TCO — Kevin Shannon

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Shannon discusses leaving dentistry to focus on his dental software startup, DigitalTCO. Kevin shares how his frustration with the inefficiencie...

Mind Movers #26 — Emma Louise Boynton

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Founder and host of the award-winning Sex Talks Emma Louise Boynton joins Payman and Rhona for a frank exploration of sex education and communication....

#241 Ortho Empire — Siamack Bagheri

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prav and Payman chat with Siamack Bagheri, a highly successful orthodontist who owns ten large orthodontic practices with his wife. Siamack shares his...

Mind Movers #25 — Daniel Daggers

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rhona and Payman chat with Daniel Daggers, a successful luxury real estate agent, founder of Drew Global, and star of Netflix’s Buying London. Danie...

#240 Prav’s Solo Show — The Customer Journey

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do dental practices stand out from the competition in a fiercely competitive marketplace that’s becoming more crowded by the day? Join Prav for ...

#239 From the Archives — Pontoon Pyromania with Danny Watson

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We reach way back into the archives this week with a look back at one of Payman and Prav’s favourite conversations with Green Beret-turned-dentist, ...

Mind Movers #24 — Annika Patel

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Specialist orthodontist Annika Patek opens up about the challenges of dental study and practise for those who don’t fit the mould.  The conversatio...

#238 The Professor — Avijit Banerjee

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Payman chats with the world-renowned professor Avijit Banerjee, who shares his journey in academia, discussing his research focused on applying scient...

#237: Tomorrow’s World with Simon Chard

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Chard shares his journey through the challenges and triumphs of running a dental practice, his presidency of the BACD and thoughts on the potent...

Mind Movers #23 — Amber Rose Gill

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#236- The Confident Dentist — Barry Oulton

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Payman chats with dental coach and communication expert Barry Oulton. Barry shares his journey into dentistry, despite his artistic nature, and how hi...

Mind Movers #22 — Sarita Stefani

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rhona catches up with long-time friend Sarita Stefani, co-founder of Amelis, a platform that makes egg freezing and fertility treatments more accessib...

#235- Let the Leads Flow! Prav Solanki

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Payman reunites with bestie and occasional show host Prav Solanki for a long-awaited update on his mission to bring effortless enquiry conversion to d...

#234- The Technician — Simon Caxton

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dental technician Simon Caxton shares his unconventional path into dental technology, describing his hands-on learning style, passion for the craft, a...

#233- Facio Ergo Sum with Michael Alatsaris

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode reaches spots other podcasts miss as Payman sits down with dentist-turned-inventor Michael Alatsaris.   Michael shares his jour...

Mind Movers #21 — Dr Alex Eskander

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mind Movers brings things home this week as Rhona has a heart-to-heart with her father, Dr Alex Eskander, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist. ...

#232- Brimful of Asha with Selvaraj Balaji

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mind Movers #20 — Jamie Clements

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#231- Down Under with Pete Niesiolowski

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Niesiolowski provides a glimpse into a dental journey that has taken him from the UK to Australia, and back.   Pete discusses life down under, t...

#230- Zak Kara’s Smile Story

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Payman Langroudi sits down with Zak Kara, co-founder of Bounemoputh-based Smile Stories, to explore the philosophy and practices behind his success. ...

Mind Movers #19 — Emma Marshall

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Marshall, the CEO of Movement is Medicine, chats about the profound impact of movement on mental and physical health.    Emma shares her journe...

#229- The TC-Owner—Laura Horton

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Horton relates her journey from dental nurse and TCO to practice owner and growth consultant.   Laura gives a clinic-eye view on the invaluable...

Mind Movers #18 — Paul Sculfor

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mindset coach, charity founder, model and former boxer Paul Sculfor discusses the challenges of transitioning from the ring to the catwalk and thought...

#228- Platinum Bond—Sarika Shah

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarika Shah shares her journey from childhood in Kenya to becoming the principal of a successful Docklands-based practice.   She discusses her transi...

#227- Becoming Yolande Fisher

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yolande Fisher shares her compelling journey from early childhood in Cameroon to successful practice in Bristol.    Her story unfolds from her early...

Mind Movers #17 — Ellie Bratt

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ellie Bratt joins Payman and Rhona for a chat about generational trauma, gender dynamics in the workplace and society, and the challenges and biases f...

#226- The Discerning Dentist - Chris Tavares

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Tavares delves into philosophical and ethical aspects of dentistry, his experience as a member of The Jesuit Order, and its impact on his person...

#225- Len D’Cruz - Legal Eagle Part 2

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The second part of our conversation with Len D’ Cruz delves into the emotional impact of clinical errors and explores the role of the BDA in support...

#224- Legal Eagle — Len D'Cruz

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Payman Langroudi presents part one of a deep conversation with Len D'Cruz, a distinguished figure in dental legal affairs. Len shares his journey from...

#223- The Specialist - Aram Navai

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Specialist endodontist Aram Navai says the number one skill for endo nurses is staying awake.    In this week’s episode, Aram chats with Payman ab...

Mind Movers #16 — Sophie Milner

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Content creator Sophie Milner shares her journey from journalism student to online influencer, touching on themes of mental health, social media's imp...

#222- Therapy with Lorena Pivoda

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hygienist and therapist Lorena Pivoda chats with Payman about the view from the hygienist-therapist.   Lorena talks about studying at Plymouth Univer...

Mind Movers #15 — Simon Salter

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encounter with a mushroom tea master led brothers Simon and Andrew Salter deep into the mycology rabbit hole.    Simon chats with Payman and Rhon...

#221- End-of-Year Reflections with Prav

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prav welcomes 2024 with a special solo show exploring teamwork, health and wellness, and thoughts on improving the sales process and patient journey. ...

Mind Movers #14 — Amy Neville

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Neville chats about her work as a model, influencer and fashion blogger. She describes her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum—an extreme for...

#220- Louis Mackenzie Memorial Episode

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dipesh Parmar introduces a special podcast originally broadcast in June 2022 with guest Louis Mackenzie who tragically passed away in December.   Wit...

#219- On The Move with Miranda Steeples

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A glittering career as a bingo caller and entertainer looked like fate written in stone for Miranda Steeples—until someone dared to suggest she migh...

#218- George the Dentist

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you hang around the dental community on Instagram, you’ll probably have come across this week’s guest. Known online as @GeorgeTheDentist, Georg...

#217- Orthodontia with Hesham Ali

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Payman chats with Hasham Ali about his journey from the Middle East to Manchester, UK, where he now practices as a specialist orthodontist.    Hesha...

Mind Movers #13 — Tara Francis

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Mind Movers, Tara Francis recounts a tumultuous year of study at dental school while struggling to live up to her parents' high expec...

#216- Bucharest to Brum with Oana Luisa Mateescu

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mydentist associate Luisa Mateescu says she inherited a can-do attitude from her father—a shrewd entrepreneur with a head for numbers.   Not conten...

#215- Extra-Curricular with Sahil Patel

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sahil Patel says he was disillusioned with dentistry by his first year in dental school. But finding a dusty old scanner in the technician’s room at...

Mind Movers #12 — Dr Sunni

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you had a feeling in your gut that today’s podcast is for you, you’d be right.    Sunni Patel’s journey from optometrist to leading wellnes...

#214- The Great British Dream with Craig Welling

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

FMC’s Craig Welling discusses his journey from sales rep to managing director at the leading dental communications organisation.   Craig gives the ...

Mind Movers #11 — Henry Wade

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness fashion and lifestyle content creator Henry Wade chats with Rhona about his journey to being a successful content creator and leading a life i...

#213- Breaking the Mould Kostas Karagiannopoulos

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since leaving Greece in the mid-90s to study dentistry in London, Kostas Karagiannopoulos has carved a name as one of the leading practitioners of inj...

#212- Mayfair Ladies - Victoria & Ariane Sampson

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The last time we spoke with dental sisters Victoria and Ariane Sampson, they discussed tentative plans for practice ownership.   Fast forward two yea...

#211- The Tactician - Tanay Kulkarni

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to be a driver to be driven. So says this week’s guest, Tanay Kulkarni, who took a national sales rep role with Bryant in his first...

#210- Mind Moving with Sheetal Jain

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dentist have some of the highest rates of suicide, addiction and mental health problems. It is a stigma and a taboo both in the profession and in soci...

Mind Movers #10 — Artur Zolkiewicz

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artur Zolkiewicz is one of the country’s most in-demand personal trainers.    In this week’s Mind Movers, he sits down for a chat with Rhoma and...

#209- The Postgraduate - Asad Rahman

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Few disciplines in dentistry divide clinicians like endodontics, but Asad Rahman knew it was his calling by year three of dental school.   In this we...

#208- The FMR Guy - Devang Patel

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Known to friends and colleagues as The FMR Guy, Dr Devang Patel is considered an authority on the science of full mouth rehabilitation, whose courses ...

#207- Book Launch Special - Mahrukh Khwaja

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Payman goes live this week from the busy launch event of Mahrukh Khwaja’s new book, Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals.   He was lu...

#206- The AI Guy - Ophir Tanz

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emerging AI technologies are set to transform dentistry—and this week’s guest is at the vanguard of the seachange.   Ophir Tanz says artificial i...

#205- Remembering Uchenna Okoye

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following the sad news of her untimely passing on September 15, 2023, here’s a chance to remind ourselves why Uchenna Okoye was one of the UK dentis...

#204- One in Ten with Nik Sisodia

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Payman kicks off this episode by discussing why it took Ten Dental founder Nik Sisodia to sit down for a chat on Dental Leaders.   But a quick look a...

#203- Prav’s Lead Gen 101

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patient acquisition can feel like a minefield. If you’re wondering which advertising platform gives the best return on your marketing spend or how t...

#202- Acting Out with Rav Moore

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One profession is more than enough for most clinicians. So, how does Rav Moore find the time to squeeze in dual acting and modelling careers alongside...

#201- The Annonymous Shirin Ali

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You could say Shirin Ali has waited her entire career to answer Payman’s infamous question on worst clinical mistakes. The London-based associate sa...

#200- More than a Feeling - Ahmad Nounu

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahmad Nounou’s Black Swan Dental Spa and Bristol Dental Suite practices have taken the South west by storm. So what’s his secret?   In this episo...

Mind Movers #9 — Tijion Esho

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Viewers of ITV’s This Morning and E4’s Body Fixers will be familiar with this week’s Mind Mover, Dr Tijion Esho. In this episode, Tijion chats w...

#199- To Hell and Back with Pav Khaira

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Prav Solanki and implant impresario Pav Khaira have been fast friends for around 15 years. But only today did they realise they have a shared his...

Mind Movers #8 — Nino Sporomadze

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nino Sporomadze grew up in the former Soviet Union before making her way to the UK, where she has enjoyed a decade-long career as a hospitality entrep...

#198- Damon & Ramtin Taheri

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Payman says Bournemouth’s Dental on the Banks is one of the most beautiful practices he’s ever seen.    So what’s the story?   Brothers and c...

Mind Movers #7 — Mind Movers - Waz Ashayer

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mind Movers - Waz Ashayer Inviting patients to appear as podcast guests is officially now a thing…   But there’s so much more to Waz Ashayer.   ...

#197- Referrals and Flip Flops with Amin Aminian

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine signing up to be the chief dental officer of a remote (and very cold) island nation you’d never even set foot on and knew nothing about.   ...

Mind Movers #6 — Maria Ensabella

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Maria Ensabella unleashed her London Cryo concept on the UK capital in 2006, she knew little about how to market the business successfully.   Ma...

#196- GDPR and GPT for GDPs - Adrian Dray

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Strap in for a deep conversation as Prav sits down to chat with GDPR consultant to the dental industry, Adrian Dray.    Adrian talks candidly about ...

Mind Movers #5 — Ella McCrystal

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare for a deep, touching and wide-ranging conversation as host Rhona connects with her therapist, Ella McCrystal.   Multidisciplinary therapist E...

#195- Miss Dentistry—Trishala Lakhani

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A passion for drama and the stage run in the family for Trishala Lakhani, so it’s not surprising that her early dental career has gone hand-in-hand ...

#194- Abraca-Dentist! Ash Soneji

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ash Soneji is among a surprising number of dentists interested in stage magic.    In this week’s episode, he tells how his hobby has found its way...

Mind Movers #5 — Shivani Pau

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners to the brilliant A Millenial Mind podcast will be familiar with this week’s Mind Mover, Shivani Pau.   Join us as the podcast host, trans...

#193- Bangalore to Birmingham with Shima Ghazi

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting through dental school is an experience few dentists would be keen to repeat.    Spare a thought then for Shima Ghazi, who has qualified in d...

Mind Movers #4 — Loui Blake

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the foundations of well-being and mental health? It’s a subject to which this week’s mind mover, Loui Blake, has given plenty of thought....

#192- Do the Hustle - Payman Meets Rupert Monkhouse

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 86, Prav and Payman discovered how young dentist Rupert Monkhouse is making dentures sexy again.   Rupert returns the invitation this wee...

Mind Movers #3 — Dan Murray

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brain health is one of the most overlooked aspects of well-being, says this week’s Mind Movers guest, Dan Murray.   Dan talks candidly about the fa...

#191- The Dental Disruptor - Alex Sharp

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A series of challenging experiences almost led Alex Sharp to call it a day early in his dental career.   But adversity turned to triumph when his exp...

Mind Movers #2 — Jono Lancaster

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We proudly welcome Jono Lancaster as our first Mind Movers guest.   Jono gives a candid account of his journey from being an angry young man living w...

Mind Movers #1 — Inaugural Show

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NHS contracts, litigation, and the GDC are among the factors creating a perfect storm propelling dentistry to pole-position among the most stressful p...

#190- Consultations and Presentations—Solo Show

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab a brew and find some diary white time for a free consultation with Prav, in this special solo show.   Incorporating elements of his new Consulta...

#189- The Disruptor—Sonia Szamocki

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sonia Szamocki is on a mission to disrupt the clear aligner industry.   Her startup 32Co connects dentists to clear aligner support, training and lab...

#188- The Artist Formerly Known as Chris Barrow

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dental business coach Chris Barrow’s direct manner has earned him comparisons to a certain divisive fermented yeast spread.   In this week’s epis...

#187- The Art of Aesthetics - Jurgita Sybaite

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since graduating with a master’s from Eastman, Jurgita Sybaite has literally elevated the practice of aesthetic dentistry into an art form.   This ...

#186- The ‘S’ Word - Prav Solanki

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Often disguised with euphemisms like ‘case acceptance’, sales can feel like one of dentistry’s biggest taboos.   In this week’s episode, Prav...

#185- Marathon Man - Stuart Campbell

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 182, Payman sat down to chat with Stuart Campbell and Hatem Algraffee—hosts of the fantastic One in the Chair and Two Waiting podcast. Th...

#184- The Last Supper - Violeta Claus

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Violeta Claus sat down to eat at Luxembourg’s Last Supper restaurant in 2009, she knew the grand building in which it’s situated would make a...

#183- Disinterested? - Millie Morrison

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The title of this episode is taken from the first report card of Mille Morrison’s university orthodontic training.   But within a year of graduatin...

#182- Turning Up - Payman Langroudi

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The tables turn this week as Dental Leaders host Payman turns podcast guest in a chat with Stuart Campbell and Algraffee —hosts of the brilliant One...

#181- Curious Perfectionist - Yasmin George

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a regular conference-goer, today won’t be the first time you’ve heard Yasmin George—a regular and engaging voice on the lecture circ...

#180- The Scent of Sedation - Laleh Sharifian

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Around half of the UK population have dental phobia, and 12% have severe anxiety. Few clinicians understand this as keenly as this week’s guest, Lal...

#179 - Journey to Pluto - Liza Benting

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liza Benting took ownership of her first practice after arriving in the UK from Cape Town, South Africa, in 2000—but life had other plans.   In thi...

#178 - Fitness to Practice - Rohan Verna

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Limber up! This week Prav sits down for a chat with dentist-cum-fitness coach Rohan Verna.   Rohan reveals how finding fitness helped him overcome an...

#177- Triple Special - Craig Welling, Laurie Glover and Manish Bose

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, March 11th, over 1000 dentists and 138 exhibitors and 85 guest speakers will gather at Manchester Central for the North of England Dentis...

#176- Designer Dentist - Saaqib Ali

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From humble beginnings in a two-up, two-down in Birmingham, Saaqib Ali has gone on to create the city’s largest practice with a list of over 52K pat...

#175- STFU and Listen - James Hamill

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Prav and Payman sit down for a chat with a dental and implantology leader from a short hop over the water in Northern Ireland.    James H...

#174- Imi’s Ikigai - Imran Nasser

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imran ‘Imi’ Nasser has discovered his Ikigai—a sense of meaning and purpose. He sits down for a chat with Payman and Prav about purchasing his s...

#173- Podcast Special—Live from MSM

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday night. The big Mini Smile Makeover (MSM) party is in full swing, and Payman is armed with his podcast mic.   Join him for this unique c...

#172- Exploring Smile Design - Dora Lengyel

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Prav and Payman finally reunite this week for a chat with digital dentistry proponent and new practice owner Dora Lengyel.   She describes her jou...