Teeth & Tales by Dr Shaadi Manouchehri: Recent Episodes
Dr Shaadi Manouchehri
In this podcast Dr Shaadi Manouchehri will discuss all things dentistry including, but not limited to, common dental conditions and treatments. The show welcomes guests regularly, including dental professionals and experts in their fields as well as patients who will share their personal journey and hopefully provide some entertainment along the way! This podcast may also at times feature alternative but relevant topics such as social media and dentists, mental health and facial aesthetics.
Dr Shaadi is a cosmetic dentist based in London having graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, followed by completing postgraduate training posts in specialist fields including paediatric dentistry, restorative dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. She regularly features in dental journals and has recently published “How to Get into Dental School”, a beginner’s guide for prospective dental students.
Zara is a dental hygienist qualifying from the Eastman Dental Institute and the Faculty of Royal College of Surgeons. She is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygienist and Therapists. A global ambassador for EMS and a GBT provider. She continues to be an advocate for spreading awareness, and has also written for leading UK dentistry magazines.
Following the success of the GBT Summit in London last year, EMS is thrilled to be bringing the event to Manchester in 2023, providing an incredible day that is ideal for both existing and prospective users looking to supercharge their hygiene room.
On Friday 15th September between 8.30am and 4.30pm at Manchester’s Science & Industry Museum, the GBT Summit will bring together leading international experts and clinicians to share information about preventive dentistry and modern therapies to support existing GBT (Guided Biofilm Therapy) users and those looking for new ways to elevate their skillset.
Whether you are already part of the GBT professional family or are considering adopting this revolutionary protocol, you are invited to join EMS in changing the face of preventive dentistry.
Further information is available at:
https://gbt-dental.com/uksummit2023
Celso Da Costa is the Director of Global Marketing (Dental & Medical) at EMS. He completed his Dental Hygienist diploma at age 20 from FMDUL, Lisbon, Portugal. In 2011, after one year of private practice in Lisbon and working as an assistant professor at FMDUL, he moved to Switzerland. Celso was the Prophylaxis Manager of the group Adent Dental Clinics in Switzerland from 2017 until 2020, starting a career in dental management, obtaining his diploma in Management and Human Resources.
Following the success of the GBT Summit in London last year, EMS is thrilled to be bringing the event to Manchester in 2023, providing an incredible day that is ideal for both existing and prospective users looking to supercharge their hygiene room.
On Friday 15th September between 8.30am and 4.30pm at Manchester’s Science & Industry Museum, the GBT Summit will bring together leading international experts and clinicians to share information about preventive dentistry and modern therapies to support existing GBT (Guided Biofilm Therapy) users and those looking for new ways to elevate their skillset.
Whether you are already part of the GBT professional family or are considering adopting this revolutionary protocol, you are invited to join EMS in changing the face of preventive dentistry.
Further information is available at:
https://gbt-dental.com/uksummit2023
Louise Warden is a Dental Hygienist, practising at the Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry in Glasgow as well as SDA trainer for EMS and international team for implantology ambassador and study club director.
Following the success of the GBT Summit in London last year, EMS is thrilled to be bringing the event to Manchester in 2023, providing an incredible day that is ideal for both existing and prospective users looking to supercharge their hygiene room.
On Friday 15th September between 8.30am and 4.30pm at Manchester’s Science & Industry Museum, the GBT Summit will bring together leading international experts and clinicians to share information about preventive dentistry and modern therapies to support existing GBT (Guided Biofilm Therapy) users and those looking for new ways to elevate their skillset.
Whether you are already part of the GBT professional family or are considering adopting this revolutionary protocol, you are invited to join EMS in changing the face of preventive dentistry.
Further information is available at:
https://gbt-dental.com/uksummit2023
Claire Berry is a multi-award-winning hygienist, qualifying in 2009 from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh whilst serving in the Army. She is also a Swiss Dental Academy trainer for EMS and a key pacesetter in dental prophylaxis training, including the game changing GBT.
Following the success of the GBT Summit in London last year, EMS is thrilled to be bringing the event to Manchester in 2023, providing an incredible day that is ideal for both existing and prospective users looking to supercharge their hygiene room.
On Friday 15th September between 8.30am and 4.30pm at Manchester’s Science & Industry Museum, the GBT Summit will bring together leading international experts and clinicians to share information about preventive dentistry and modern therapies to support existing GBT (Guided Biofilm Therapy) users and those looking for new ways to elevate their skillset.
Whether you are already part of the GBT professional family or are considering adopting this revolutionary protocol, you are invited to join EMS in changing the face of preventive dentistry.
Further information is available at:
https://gbt-dental.com/uksummit2023
Get to know our host in this raw and honest conversation with Teki Sowdani as this episode’s host. Teki gets Shaadi to open up about her work ethic and where her drive and ambition stems from. He also asks her what her most difficult times as a dentist have been so far and what she would consider as the most important skill for newly qualified dentists coming into the profession.
George is a restorative dentist providing clinical care to his patients in his multi-disciplinary specialist practices in Wimbledon village and Parsons Green.
He originally qualified with distinction from Newcastle dental school In ‘09, and quickly realised his passion for providing aesthetic dentistry and completed a masters’ degree in aesthetic restorative dentistry at Kings College London with distinction.
George has won a number of awards including the best young dentist in London ’18, ’19, best young dentist England ’20, the Pitt Ford prize in endodontics, and British endodontic societies prize for vocational dental practitioners. He is a key opinion leader for a number of dental companies, an ambassador for an eco-friendly toothpaste company, has been made an editorial board member for ‘Clinical Dentistry’ magazine, and recently released his own medical wear range!
In this episode, George shares his experience with going into practice ownership early on in his career and opening up a squat dental practice with one of his patients during the pandemic. He also shares his advice to young dentists looking to advance in their career.
Dr Raabiha graduated with BDS honours from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2014. She has completed numerous training courses and is currently finishing her postgraduate diploma in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Raabiha along with her husband and brother own a mixed dental practice in Isleworth London.
She is the co-author of the number one bestselling dentistry textbook- Dentistry in a Nutshell.
She thoroughly enjoys teaching dentistry and is often asked to lecture at universities and give webinars on various topics within dentistry. She is a clincial mentor for young dentists qualifying internationally and coming to work in the UK.
In this episode, Raabiha and I discuss the importance of using magnification in clinical dentistry to improve patient outcomes and comfort for clinicians therefore (hopefully!) prolonging our career. We talk about our individual experiences with using magnification, what we use now and what our advice would be to young dentists considering use of magnification in their practice.
As an industry leader, Orascoptic is constantly pushing the limits to provide clinicians with the latest products that achieve superior visualization through enhanced ergonomics, improved magnification and illumination.
Dr Sarah Takroni is the founder of Takroni Clinic right in the heart of London Fitzrovia.
Dr Sarah originally qualified as a dentist practising for over nine years across London and Australia. Her meticulous attention to detail, artistic eye and passion to build confidence in her patients meant that her progression to aesthetic medicine was a natural one.
After 8 years in the aesthetic industry and over 8000 procedures perfecting her craft, she created the 'Takroni Clinic'. A luxury, contemporary and relaxing space every inch of which has been thoughtfully planned and designed much like her approach to aesthetics.
From this space, Dr Sarah and her ambitious team of doctors, therapists and specialists whom she has personally trained deliver the most natural but transformative results with the safest techniques and most advanced technology on the market.
In this episode, Dr Takorni shares her journey in transitioning from dentistry to facial aesthetics and opening up her own clinic in the heart of London.
Trigger warning- in this episode, Sorabh shares his experience with suicidal thoughts and contemplating suicide.
“I’m just a guy who fixes teeth and makes people smile.”
After graduating from Dental Materials at Queen Mary, Sorabh went on to complete his BDS at Kings; after this he went on to do a post graduate diploma in advance restorative and aesthetic dentistry and since graduating in 2018 he acquired both of his practices as a partner within the dental beauty group.
From student to principal in less than 3years, Sorabh spends most of his time helping to give back to younger associates and champions mental health awareness within the profession.
In this episode, Sorabh shares his experience with dentistry including dark times when he reached breaking point during his final year at dental school and contemplated suicide. He shares his advice based on what he has learnt throughout his experience.
Kate Beech is a Partner in Carter Bond, Head of Dental / Heathcare, Corporate Commercial Solicitor with 15 years dental and healthcare experience, having worked on approximately 350 dental practice sales / purchases. She was voted as a Key Person in the 2022 Legal 500.
Paul Harris is Senior Associate Solicitor with over 10 years corporate and commercial experience acting for dentists on a variety of legal issues. He has a particular focus on the acquisition and disposal of dental practices, having completed over 200 transactions throughout his career.
Carter Bond Solicitors is of the UK’s foremost law firms providing specialist legal services to the dental profession, recognised by their Legal 500 status as well as their 5-star rating from 380 Google reviews.
Their highly experienced Dental Team cover a wide range of areas, so whether you are buying, selling, operating, incorporating or working for a dental practice, Carter Bond are the law firm for all of your legal needs.
Practice Areas:
- Buying or Selling a Dental Practice
- Incorporation of NHS/Private Dental Practices
- 24 Hour Retirement
- NHS Contract Protection
- Regulatory Advice
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment Matters (ranging from drafting employment/self-employed contracts, TUPE advice, redundancy support)
If you would like a free no obligation chat, please get in touch either by phone on
020 3475 6751 or info@carterbond.co.uk
Kate Beech is a Partner in Carter Bond, Head of Dental / Heathcare, Corporate Commercial Solicitor with 15 years dental and healthcare experience, having worked on approximately 350 dental practice sales / purchases. She was voted as a Key Person in the 2022 Legal 500.
Paul Harris is Senior Associate Solicitor with over 10 years corporate and commercial experience acting for dentists on a variety of legal issues. He has a particular focus on the acquisition and disposal of dental practices, having completed over 200 transactions throughout his career.
Carter Bond Solicitors is of the UK’s foremost law firms providing specialist legal services to the dental profession, recognised by their Legal 500 status as well as their 5-star rating from 380 Google reviews.
Their highly experienced Dental Team cover a wide range of areas, so whether you are buying, selling, operating, incorporating or working for a dental practice, Carter Bond are the law firm for all of your legal needs.
Practice Areas:
- Buying or Selling a Dental Practice
- Incorporation of NHS/Private Dental Practices
- 24 Hour Retirement
- NHS Contract Protection
- Regulatory Advice
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment Matters (ranging from drafting employment/self-employed contracts, TUPE advice, redundancy support)
If you would like a free no obligation chat, please get in touch either by phone on
020 3475 6751 or info@carterbond.co.uk
Carley Ellis is Commercial Property Solicitor with over 6 years’ experience. She advises landlord and tenants particularly in the dental and healthcare sectors whether they are setting up a squat practice, taking a new lease, a lease assignment or buying the freehold property. She also has extensive experience in acting for commercial mortgage lenders and property refinancing.
Lena Thakrar is a Partner in the Commercial Property team. She has acted for a variety of clients including landlords, developers, lenders and commercial tenants. She has extensive experience across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions including acting for both landlords and tenants (single properties, shopping centres and multi let schemes); acquisitions and disposals of commercial property including anti-embarrassment and overage provisions as well as on larger commercial development transactions, advising on conditional agreements for lease and site assembly work. Lena has also advised on many squat practices.
Carter Bond Solicitors is of the UK’s foremost law firms providing specialist legal services to the dental profession, recognised by their Legal 500 status as well as their 5-star rating from 380 Google reviews.
Their highly experienced Dental Team cover a wide range of areas, so whether you are buying, selling, operating, incorporating or working for a dental practice, Carter Bond are the law firm for all of your legal needs.
Practice Areas:
- Buying or Selling a Dental Practice
- Incorporation of NHS/Private Dental Practices
- 24 Hour Retirement
- NHS Contract Protection
- Regulatory Advice
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment Matters (ranging from drafting employment/self-employed contracts, TUPE advice, redundancy support)
If you would like a free no obligation chat, please get in touch either by phone on
020 3475 6751 or info@carterbond.co.uk
Connor Bryan is Senior Paralegal with over 5 years’ experience advising clients in the Dental sector. He is the head of the 24 Hour Retirement department at Carter Bond Solicitors and specialises in helping dentist access their pension funds without risking termination of their NHS Contracts. Connor also advises individual dentists and corporate bodies who are buying and selling dental practices across England and Wales.
Carter Bond Solicitors is of the UK’s foremost law firms providing specialist legal services to the dental profession, recognised by their Legal 500 status as well as their 5-star rating from 380 Google reviews.
Their highly experienced Dental Team cover a wide range of areas, so whether you are buying, selling, operating, incorporating or working for a dental practice, Carter Bond are the law firm for all of your legal needs.
Practice Areas:
- Buying or Selling a Dental Practice
- Incorporation of NHS/Private Dental Practices
- 24 Hour Retirement
- NHS Contract Protection
- Regulatory Advice
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment Matters (ranging from drafting employment/self-employed contracts, TUPE advice, redundancy support)
If you would like a free no obligation chat, please get in touch either by phone on
020 3475 6751 or info@carterbond.co.uk
In this episode we discuss complaints handling with Victoria Holden, a senior dental advisor at TDS. We also discuss how to decide on the correct indemnity cover for dental professionals with Stuart Anderson, operations director at TDS.
Victoria qualified in 1999 from Sheffield University and has worked in general dental practice ever since. Since graduating she has been awarded the MFGDP(UK), Diploma in Implant Dentistry and the Fellowship of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and more recently an LLM in Medical Law from Northumbria University. She has experience as an expert witness in both clinical negligence and Fitness to Practise cases. With her clinical background and legal experience Victoria is ideally placed to advise on dental queries and concerns.
Stuart began his professional career in business in 1999, as Senior Business Relationship Manager for Royal Bank of Scotland, followed by a role as Director of Business Development with Bank of Scotland. Stuart has been Operations Director within a number of dental corporates since 2009. Stuart joined TDS in October 2017 as Operations Director, bringing a wealth of experience to the team and has been able to successfully evolve both, the business infrastructure to support the continual growth of the business as well as working closely with our insurer to ensure we introduce a great insurance policy for TDS clients.
Taylor Defence Services Limited (TDS), was founded by Neil Taylor and commenced introducing dental indemnity to dentists in Scotland and Northern Ireland in 2012. TDS has experienced huge success in Scotland and Northern Ireland with an excellent reputation of defending our client’s interests. With this success, in 2016, Neil then founded TDS (E&W) Ltd, providing dental indemnity to dentists in England and Wales. TDS are the largest introducer of professional liability insurance to dentists and dental care professionals in the UK.
TDS introduces a unique proposition to the dental indemnity sector. It is our goal to educate the whole Profession on why it is important to have past, present and future cover.
For further information, please contact:
🌐 www.tdsew.com
📞 0141 772 0178
📧 join@tdsew.com
Before founding DCME, Rajiv Lakhani was the Head of Compliance for a large Dental Corporate which involved managing CQC for multiple practices and training practice managers in all aspects of requirements. When founding the company in 2019, Rajiv’s mission was to develop new, robust, and innovative systems to help support dental practices manage their compliance more effectively, ensuring practices and their teams are updated with key regulations and changes in legislation to enable them to keep on top of their compliance.
Dental Compliance Made Easier helps your practice to remain fully CQC compliant. The online Compliance Portal, complimentary CPD courses and dedicated Compliance Team will take the stress out of compliance so that your team can focus on patient care.
To find out more or to book a FREE demonstration contact:
www.dental-compliance.co.uk
0333 344 2652
enquiries@dental-compliance.co.uk
Hartej, or “Tej”as he likes to be known, graduated from Barts and the London Hospital. In his view studying dentistry in a busy central London hospital has given him the opportunity of treating a diverse range of patients and the experience of treating a multitude of dental conditions.
Tej is focused on providing quality dental care to all of his patients and, as part of his commitment to continued self-improvement, has completed a Diploma course in Prosthodontics . He has developed an interest in Aesthetic Dentistry, having been fully trained in Invisalign invisible braces and facial aesthetics. He has also completed a course in the latest techniques for veneers. He is an excellent team player and has intuitive communication skills which allow him to relate very well to his patients. Tej’s approachable manner helps to create a calm atmosphere where his patients feel comfortable and relaxed.
His interests outside Dentistry include DJing, playing percussion instruments and playing sports.
Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja is a dentist, positive psychologist, and the founder of Mind Ninja, an award-winning wellness start-up dedicated to improving mental health and resilience among dental professionals. Mind Ninja’s comprehensive range of training, coaching, and wellness products, including the signature Mind Flossing Toolkit, have been implemented by a diverse range of organisations, including Unilever, Colgate, NHS Health Education England, King's College London, Acteon, British Dental Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Mahrukh is also the author of the upcoming book Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals, slated for publication in January 2023 by Wiley-Blackwell. Email her on mahrukh@mind-ninja.co.uk or connect with her on Instagram @mindninja.wellbeing.
Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja is a dentist, positive psychologist, and the founder of Mind Ninja, an award-winning wellness start-up dedicated to improving mental health and resilience among dental professionals. Mind Ninja’s comprehensive range of training, coaching, and wellness products, including the signature Mind Flossing Toolkit, have been implemented by a diverse range of organisations, including Unilever, Colgate, NHS Health Education England, King's College London, Acteon, British Dental Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Mahrukh is also the author of the upcoming book Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals, slated for publication in January 2023 by Wiley-Blackwell. Email her on mahrukh@mind-ninja.co.uk or connect with her on Instagram @mindninja.wellbeing.
Teki is the owner and principal of Teeth by Teki, which is a private aesthetic clinic based in Islington focusing on elevating patient care. In the past 10 years Teki has built his experience to become a diamond apex Invisalign provider, has a large social media following and a significant waitlist for composite bonding.
In this episode, Teki shares his journey to becoming a successful practice owner. Teki shares his personal experience with challenges along the way including his cancer battle and how he overcame them.
Andy Acton is a serial entrepreneur developing the FTA group of companies, a full range of business services for the dental profession. Andy has been involved in the business of dentistry for over 22 years and is the director and co-owner of Frank Taylor & Associates, FTA Media, FTA Finance, FTA Financial & Wealth Management and FTA Law.
Andy is a sought after public speaker covering topics including leadership, management, marketing and the future value of dental practices.
In this episode we discuss the process of owning a dental practice and some challenges that may be encountered. Andy shares some advice on what to consider and how to effectively go about preparing yourself for becoming a practice principal.
Dr Aram Navai is a specialist endodontist with over a decade of experience in advanced hospital and general dentistry.He qualified from the prestigious King’s College London Dental Institute in 2009 and was awarded membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2011.
Aram is one of the few dentists to be awarded a specialist training position in endodontics at Guy’s and King’s College Dental Institute where he successfully completed 4 years of advance training and passed all examinations with distinction. He was also awarded the Membership in Endodontics by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, which is recognised as the highest qualification in the field.
In this episode, Aram shares his journey to becoming a specialist endodontist and some of the challenges encounteres along the way.
Dr Fitzpatrick is a general dentist working in Glasgow in private practice. His practice is limited to minimally invasive restorative and cosmetic treatment and is heavily focused on ortho-restorative dentistry and composite bonding.
Jonathan is an international speaker for Align and Aligner Consulting and regularly lectures to other dentists on how they can improve their treatment outcomes and results for their patients using the Invisalign system.
In this episode, we talk about Jonathan’s journey which involved trial and error in finally finding his passion in the profession and how his use of social media has contributed to his immense success.
Dr Tif Qureshi qualified from Kings College London in 1992. He is a Past President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Tif is founder and a clinical director of IAS Academy, an International faculty that provides mentored education for general dentists on a pathway from appropriate simple to comprehensive orthodontics.
Tif also pioneered the concept of Progressive Smile Design through Alignment, Bleaching, Composite Bonding – a course that combines tooth alignment, composite bonding and teeth whitening to produce superior smiles using techniques with the absolute minimum of invasiveness available today.
In this episode Dr Qureshi shares his discovery of the Align, Bleach and Composite bonding protocol and the initial challenges that he encountered in changing the attitudes of dentists and patients towards this minimally invasive aesthetic approach. We also discuss different clear aligner systems and Dr Qureshi’s preferred aligner system.
Dr Amna graduated from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2014. She then trained as a GP back in her home town of Luton, where she now lives and works. She is a GP Partner at The Surgery, Barton-Le-Clay where she supervises individual GP trainees but is also one of the Luton GP Training Scheme Programme Directors, looking after the training of all the future GPs in the area.
She is involved in mentoring local students in accessing higher education, and regularly delivers community based projects around health, as well as occasionally hosting the Health and Fitness Show on InspireFM.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of oral and dental health- the scope of NHS and private dentistry as well as sharing simple tips and tricks to look after your dental and overall wellbeing.
Dr Amna graduated from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2014. She then trained as a GP back in her home town of Luton, where she now lives and works. She is a GP Partner at The Surgery, Barton-Le-Clay where she supervises individual GP trainees but is also one of the Luton GP Training Scheme Programme Directors, looking after the training of all the future GPs in the area.
She is involved in mentoring local students in accessing higher education, and regularly delivers community based projects around health, as well as occasionally hosting the Health and Fitness Show on InspireFM.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of oral and dental health- the scope of NHS and private dentistry as well as sharing simple tips and tricks to look after your dental and overall wellbeing.
Dr. Maysoon is a family and cosmetic dentist with 16 years of clinical experience. She graduated from Manchester University in 2006, and successfully earned postgraduate qualification by becoming a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2008.
In this episode, Dr Maysoon shares her experience of moving from the UAE to the UK to study dentistry. She also shares what it was like to move back to the UAE (where she is currently based) to practice dentistry and how this compares to dentistry in the UK. We discuss the current requirements if you’re considering moving to the UAE.
Adam Naughton is a 4th year dental student at the University of Leeds and creator of the Instagram account @positivesmileclub and podcast ‘5 Questions With’.
On his platform, Adam has interviewed some of the biggest names in UK dentistry about their life changing books, mindset advice and inspirations as well as discussing career advice and personal development. Adam shares this content with other dental students and young dentists.
In this episode, Adam shares how his personal experiences during dental school inspired him to seek help and advice from well-known dentists and to start sharing this with peers through his social media and podcast.
Dr Niki qualified from King’s College London in 2017 before going on to complete a PGCert in Primary Dental Care. Passionate to provide her patients with the latest clinical techniques and the best possible care, she pursued and completed a PGDip in Restorative Dental Care at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute, winning the highly regarded Prestige Award.
She has since begun her four-year Masters of Clinical Dentistry course in Prosthodontics at King’s College London, completion of which, will allow her to be on the specialist register.
In this episode, Niki and I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a squat dental practice; where to start and important factors to consider. Niki shares her experience of building a business whilst completing her specialist training and important characteristics that have helped her succeed thus far.
Victoria began her journey as a Dental Therapist at the Eastman Dental Hospital London in 2001, and has been totally dedicated to her profession since and completed her BSc in Oral Health Promotion with O’Hehir University in 2016, and has worked internationally as a speaker and clinically in the UK and UAE. She is the Founder and former President of the Emirates Dental Hygienist Club.
Victoria’s particular area of interest focusses on behavioral change and communication, and ways of promoting oral health through multiple channels, underpinned by consistent well-being. Victoria founded the Smile Revolution, and Smile Revolution Growth Hub, driving innovations in oral health promotion and leadership through communities of dental professionals, measuring the ongoing impact. Victoria produces the Smile Revolution Podcast that has over 13,000 listeners around the world and is a dually qualified yoga instructor running weekly yoga classes dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of the dental profession.
In this episode Victoria shares her experience of working overseas in the Middle East and how it differs to her experience in the UK. We discuss the importance of mind-body connection and wellbeing in order to ensure we are the best version of ourselves and perform to the best of our ability in our professional and personal lives. Victoria also shares practical tips we can implement today to improve our wellbeing and increase productivity.
Laura Bailey graduated from Manchester University in 2013 as a Dental Therapist. She not only came top in her year but she also won 2 awards for her final year case presentations and for being the best overall student of the year both clinically and academically. She has worked in private practice since at 'The Richmond Dentist' where she treats patients who have become friends.
In this episode we talk about Laura’s success on TikTok and the importance of social media on raising awareness of health related topics for the general public. Laura shares how important social media has been for the growth of her business and practical tips on how to start creating content on TikTok.
Rachel’s last 17 years have been a journey of discovery, learning, upskilling and refining, with one anchor at the centre of every thought process – the patient. Created by Rachel Jackson, Superior Smiles proudly opened its doors in August 2018.
In this episode, Rachel shares her journey to becoming a practice principal with a background in dental nursing. We discuss some of the challenges unique to her as a practice principal who is not a dentist and how she tackled some truly difficult situations encountered throughout her career.
Dr Jana Denzel is an award-winning dentist and honorary global ambassador for Slow Dentistry. These awards and positions recognise his outstanding contribution to improving the quality of dentistry in practice, in education, on the lecture circuit and with the general public.
Jana lectures internationally on the subject of dental psychology and dental anxiety. He harnesses his expertise in psychology alongside his dental clinical practice. He has been most recently named Young Best Dentist - London and Clinical Director of Manchester Imaging Limited.
In this episode, Jana shares his experience of studying dentistry abroad in Valencia where he first became interested in artificial intelligence after noticing the differences in opinions from different and even same individuals regarding radiographic diagnoses. This led to him pursuing his interest and his recent achievement of being appointed the Clinical Director of Manchester Imaging Limited.
Dr Zainab is a dental surgeon who qualified from Guy’s Kings & St Thomas’ Dental Institute with Distinction in 2010. With an early interest in the art of cosmetic dentistry, Dr Zainab made the most of her early years as a dentist completing her post graduate training in aesthetic dentistry for which she holds a certificate.
A keen artist, Dr Zainab also developed a passion for facial aesthetic medicine and has undertaken extensive training in advanced facial contouring with dermal fillers and wrinkle-relaxing injections with Botox ™️. She is widely experienced in performing non-surgical face lifts, cheek and chin augmentation and jawline defining, as well as non-surgical rhinoplasty. Dr Zainab was selected to be a facial aesthetics trainer and demonstrator for Oris Medical at the Royal College of General Practitioners where she teaches fellow doctors and dentists how to deliver safe and effective treatment.
In this episode, Dr Zainab shares how she pursued her passion in both aesthetic dentistry and facial aesthetics and how she currently divides her time between the two. Dr Zainab also shares her experience of managing her private dental and aesthetics practice with her husband whilst looking after their young family. We discuss the current challenges faced by recent dental graduates and our advice on how to tackle these.
Neggi, now a third year dental student, moved to Stockholm four years ago in order to pursue her dental dreams after getting rejected from British dental schools TWICE. Having grown up in England, she had to learn Swedish in order to get into dental school in Sweden and hasn’t looked back since.
Through her instagram account @theforeignflossophy she documents her new life in Stockholm as well as her dental school journey. Neggi seeks to inspire others to embrace a non- traditional path into the career and truly believes rejection shouldn’t be seen as a disadvantage but rather an opportunity for something better.
In this episode Neggi shares her experience of moving to Sweden to study dentistry after realising her passion for the subject during her undergraduate degree studying biomedicine at King’s College London and after rejection from UK dental schools.
Kunal is the owner of Surrey’s rapidly expanding LoveTeeth clinic and national Wedding Smiles brand and pioneer of the Mini Smile Makeover technique. As well as being an opinion leader for prominent dental brands, Kunal is a prolific speaker and trainer on subjects ranging from short-term orthodontics to business building and marketing. He is also a regular contributor to dental publications.
In this episode Kunal shares his experience of studying dentistry abroad and how this helped him excel in his career in the UK from very early on. We also discuss how to create a brand and establish a successful business.
Rupert is a general dentist working in Reading with a particular interest in removable prosthodontics. This led to him forming the #ImpressionClub which has developed into a weekly Instagram live session, podcast and newsletter. Rupert is also a passionate member of the International Team for Implantology and is a member of the Young ITI committee.
In this episode we talk about Rupert’s passion for removable prosthodontics and how his background in photography helped him build a unique social media account and a loyal worldwide following. We talk about how Rupert manages to create consistent valuable content whilst managing clinical work and his advice to those considering starting a social media page.
Ali & Zoh run a YouTube channel called Two Dentists where they create educational dental videos. Ali is currently a final year dental student at the University of Newcastle and Zoh is a foundation dentist working in London. They have known each other since primary school and have managed to combine their passion for technology with dentistry to create dental videos.
In this episode we talk about our definition of failure, our personal experiences with failure, what we have learnt from our experiences and advice to our younger selves.
Kimia Benam is a Chartered Architect who formed her practice in 2019, mainly specialising in healthcare and health-sciences projects. She translates her passion for design by transforming sterile clinical spaces into comforting and aesthetically pleasing environments by integrating Biophilic elements into her designs to create warm and welcoming spaces for her clients and their patients.
In this episode, Kimia and I discuss the process of planning and delivering a dental clinic. We discuss the planning process and special consideration in view of requirements and restrictions of healthcare projects and how they compare to residential and commercial properties.
Dr Milad Shadrooh qualified in 2004 from Barts and The London and he runs a successful dental practice in Basingstoke, Hampshire where his main interest is cosmetic dentistry.
Outside of dentistry, music is his main passion, and he has combined this with dentistry to hit the headlines as the "Singing Dentist", with his educational and very entertaining dental parody songs. He has gained a huge following on social media with his online videos gaining over 250 million views combined. He has also transitioned onto mainstream TV, establishing himself as the go-to media clinician with appearances on This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, BBC News, Sky News and countless radio stations. He has written for and been written about in numerous publications and has been voted the Number 1 Most Influential person in Dentistry 3 times in the last 4 years. He is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable dentists in the world and he has managed to bridge the gap between the dentist and the general public, and as a result, patients travel from all over the world to see him in his clinic.
In this episode Dr Milad and I talk about how The Singing Dentist was created and how he balances social media development with practicing clinical dentistry. We talk about FOMO and comparison to others. Dr Milad also shares his advice to young dentists starting out on their journey.
Dr Christina Diamanti is a cosmetic dentist & facial aesthetics practitioner in North West London. She graduated from Newcastle University and then moved to London to complete her Dental Foundation Training and Dental Core Training in Restorative, Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. She currently works part time as a dental associate and part time as a Speciality Doctor in Oral Surgery for the LNWH NHS Trust.
Although Christina and I had similar backgrounds in dental core training at Guy’s Hospital and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, our experiences were very different and in this episode we talk about all the positive aspects as well as the challenges. We talk about everything we did wrong from calling the consultant on the first day to fainting in theatres and advice we would give to those considering dental core training.
Dr Camilla Morrison graduated from University of Birmingham, UK in 2015. Since then she has become well established in the dental industry developing a keen interest in aesthetic restorative dentistry. Dr Morrison is an international speaker for Invisalign, teaching clinical techniques to dentists across the globe. She is passionate about providing the right treatment to give her patients optimal results whilst creating a strong, trusting relationship with each client.
In this episode, Dr Morrison and I talk about her journey from transitioning out of a busy NHS practice to becoming an international speaker for Invisalign. We talk about some of the challenges of defining your ideal career path and our advice to young dentists who are in the process of defining their career pathway.
In the second part of this episode, we talk about Invisalign clear aligner system; cases we can treat with this system and how we can actually align the teeth with a clear aligner. We talk about the psychological benefit of improving the appearance of the teeth as well as the potential positive impact on one’s oral and dental health.
Dr Maria Kalkani is a specialist paediatric dentist having qualified as a dental surgeon in 2007 from the University of Thessaloniki followed by completion of her postgraduate training at the University of Leeds. Dr Kalkani has worked as a children’s dentist in Community Dental Services across London and as a clinical lecturer to undergraduate dental students at Guy’s Hospital.
In this episode Dr Kalkani and I talk about the difference between children’s teeth and adult teeth as well as what children and parents can be doing to maintain oral and dental health at this critical stage. We talk about practical ways of minimising the risk of dental decay and what children’s ideal oral hygiene routine and diet consists of.
Dr Ahmed qualified from Barts and the London School of Dentistry with Distinction. He was awarded the MJDF at the Royal College of Surgeons of England where he was invited to lecture at this college training dentists. Dr Ahmed completed a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from UCL and further progressed in this field, achieving the Masters degree (MSc) at the Eastman Dental Institute, with distinction and went on to being published in the Journal of Dentistry. He is the principle dentist at Harrow on the Hill Dental and Facial Aesthetics clinic in London.
In this episode we talk about a popular cosmetic procedure: composite bonding. We discuss clinical cases that can be treated with composite bonding, risks and benefits as well as maintenance. We discuss the procedure in detail and talk about what you can expect if you are having composite bonding and related procedures including aligning and bleaching the teeth.
Dr Nehal Doshi is a general dental practitioner and an experienced tutor with a passion for teaching and mentoring. She graduated from Queen Mary University of London in 2017 achieving Distinction in all five years and 'Best Overall Student' in 4 out of the 5 years. She was awarded many academic accolades and was nominated to represent her University at the prestigious University of London Gold Medal competition. Through her tutoring she works with a wide range of students, providing subject specific guidance, confidence-building and helping bridge the gap from GCSEs to A-Level/IB and onwards. She can be contacted via her website at www.tutoringwithdrnehal.co.uk
In this episode we talk about how you can prepare for your dental school application. We discuss our personal journeys and lessons we have learnt along the way as well as requirements for application including academic and extra-currciular requirements. Dr Doshi and I also discuss how best to write a personal statement and how to prepare for interviews having both sat on the admission interview panel whilst at dental school and we talk about what we learnt being on “the other side”.
In this solo episode I answer some of your questions; I recently took to Instagram Stories to ask you what you wanted me to answer and the most popular questions were picked and are covered in this episode. These include how to deal with failure and comparison to others in a highly competitive field. Others include why I chose dentistry and my advice to aspiring dentists and recently qualified dentists. I also talk about what makes me happiest, advice I would give to my younger self and how I’m handling life currently in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Bashar graduated from Guy’s Dental School in 1985 and has over 30 years experience in all aspects of dentistry. Early on in his career he developed an interest and a proficiency in treating anxious, nervous and phobic patients and went on to creating the unique Enjoyable Dentistry Technique™, as part of his Master’s Degree in Hypnosis applied to Dentistry at University College London in 2003. Dr Bashar developed an interest in self development, positive psychology and is passionate about guiding others practice in self development
In this episode we talk about the concept of positive psychology and just how effective it can be if practiced effectively. Dr Bashar shares some practical tips on how to deal with negativity, anxiety and how to deal with stressful situations such as the current climate where all we seem to be surrounded by is negativity.
Dr Emi qualified from UCLan in 2019 and following her Dental Foundation Training she began a post in a community setting where she is currently providing treatment for those most in need. She is passionate about promoting oral health and as a result of not being able to see patients face to face, Dr Emi took take to social media to educate the public about oral health. This led to her creating her TikTok account where she talks all things dentistry, with a large emphasis on how to look after your oral health and how to safely navigate the world of potentially dangerous social media viral trends.
In this episode we talk about the power of social media and we analyse a number of viral TikTok dental trends we have come across. We talk about whether these hacks are actually effective and just how dangerous some of them can be. We also discuss the safe and effective alternatives to these trends to achieve the desired outcome.
Dr Emi qualified from UCLan in 2019 and following her Dental Foundation Training she began a post in a community setting where she is currently providing treatment for those most in need. She is passionate about promoting oral health and as a result of not being able to see patients face to face, Dr Emi took take to social media to educate the public about oral health. This led to her creating her TikTok account where she talks all things dentistry, with a large emphasis on how to look after your oral health and how to safely navigate the world of potentially dangerous social media viral trends.
In this episode we talk about the power of social media and we analyse a number of viral TikTok dental trends we have come across. We talk about whether these hacks are actually effective and just how dangerous some of them can be. We also discuss the safe and effective alternatives to these trends to achieve the desired outcome.
Dr Gore qualified from Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Dental Institute in 1993. Since qualifying, she has held various Senior House Officer posts in hospitals in the UK and has worked in general practice both in the UK and Australia. She has completed several postgraduate training programmes including a Masters in fixed and removable prosthodontics. Dr gore is passionate about training young dentists and has been a dental foundation trainer for over 10 years.
In this episode, Dr Gore and I discuss the impact of COVID-19 on dentistry. We talk about our enhanced Personal Protective Equipment and the latest safety protocols we have introduced to our practice in order to provide safe and effective care to patients during this pandemic. We discuss what patients can expect when they visit their dentist and what we think about the future of dentistry after the pandemic.
Dr. Onkar qualified as a dentist from King’s College London in 2019 and then went on to complete his dental foundation training in Essex. He is currently training as a dental core trainee in Oral Surgery/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Eastman institute. Onkar is passionate about education and keen to give back to the next generation of dentists; you can often find him teaching alongside Dental Training Consultants or as an honorary lecturer for King’s Dental Society. He uses his Instagram to document the life of a junior dentist, with a no-frills, raw approach showing both the highs and the lows of his experience in the workplace. Onkar also enjoys writing and has been published in the BDJ, Young Dentist Magazine, the BDA Blog and also won the best case presentation during his foundation training year.
In this episode Onkar and I talk about our experience with Dental Foundation Training; the NHS training scheme for dental graduates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We talk about the highs, the lows and Onkar shares how his training year was affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We also talk about what we have learnt from our experience and advice we would give to our younger self.
Dr Eskander graduated from Leeds University in 2010 and completed her vocational training in a practice in Kent. During this year she won the prize for the ‘Best Case Presentation’ – a complex restorative case which involved several disciplines in dentistry. Dr Eskander is dedicated to post graduate training and has successfully passed her MJDF examinations. Dr Rhona Eskander regularly features in magazines and papers, as well as on tv educating the public on matters of oral health, debunking dental myths and appropriate dental treatments.
In this episode, Dr Rhona and I talk about dentistry and social media and how this has evolved over the past few years. Dr Rhona shares her journey including her challenges at dental school and how she has converted her dental practice (which she acquired just before lockdown in March this year) from not having many patients to being booked up months in advance. Dr Rhona also shares her experience with online trolls and how she deals with the negative aspects of social media as well as her experience with treating influencers and celebrities.
Dr Yusra is a dental surgeon and a medical aesthetic clinician. She first qualified from Imperial College London with a First class honours degree in Medical Science and Healthcare Management, then as a dental surgeon with Honours and Distinction from King’s College London. Dr Yusra completed her dental training, moving on to oral and maxillofacial surgical training in the years following this. She completed her Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, followed by Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
In the first part of this episode Dr Yusra shares an honest account of her journey and how she became a facial aesthetics practitioner, she shares her pitfalls along her journey and how she defined her purpose and her ‘why’. Dr Yusra shares how she manages her personal life and being a mother alongside running a successful business.
In the second part of the episode, Dr Yusra explains the ageing process of the face and explains how we “age in layers”. We discuss the visible signs of the ageing process and how we can treat common complaints. Dr Yusra shares how a lot of her clients have been complaining of skin concerns such as pigmentation which have resulted from increased screen time during lockdown.
Dr Shivana Anand qualified as a dentist from Guys, Kings and St Thomas’ in London where she is now doing her specialist training in Prosthodontics. After qualifying she completed a year of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at The Eastman Dental hospital. She currently works in general private practice building her dental and aesthetics patient base. She is the Co-Founder of Dental Training Consultants, which host bi-annual courses helping young dentists prepare for life in Dentistry. Shivana believes in supporting charity and is an ambassador for the Dental Wellness Trust.
In the first part of this episode, Shivana shares her journey with dentistry including how she dealt with rejection after her first attempt at applying to dental school. We discuss how we have both learnt from our “failures” and how they were a necessary component of our path to success.
In the second part of this episode, we discuss the causes of missing teeth. Shivana and I talk about dentures, bridges and dental implants as treatment options as well as discuss their pros and cons. We also talk about whether it is really necessary to replace missing teeth.
Raabiha qualified from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2014 with honours. She completed her Dental Foundation Training (DFT) in North East London where she later became a joint DFT trainer. She has worked as a general dentist at several practices in London and recently become a practice owner. She is passionate about teaching and uses her social media to inspire the next of generation of dentists to grow both personally and professionally.
In this episode, Raabiha and I discuss our dental journeys, our experience with social media and how we found our individual purpose for creating content. We talk about failure and learning from mistakes. Raabiha and I also answer one of the most frequently asked questions that we receive from our young followers: “should I study Medicine or Dentistry?”
Shima is a board certified dietician having completed her Dietetics program at California State University. She currently specialises in Diabetes, Kidney Disease and is currently working at UCLA Hospital and Davita Dialysis Center, she also sees patients at her private practice.
In this episode we discuss the impact of nutrition on oral health. We talk about eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia and their impact on oral health. We also discuss the importance of seeking professional help when recovering from an eating disorder and the health risks associated with introducing foods back into the diet without careful planning. Shima shares practical tips for incorporating healthy eating and lifestyle habits into our daily routine and tells us what she thinks of “unhealthy healthy foods” and whether vitamins and supplements are really necessary. We explore how dieting can actually make you gain weight and why it might be better to opt for regular foods compared to their low fat alternatives.
Hana is currently a fourth year dental student at the University of Bristol. She was born and raised and Dubai and moved to England in 2014 to complete her GCSE and A-level examinations. She then got accepted into the University of Bristol’s dental school in 2017 as an international student and is now one year away from qualifying.
In this episode, Hana and I share an honest and surprisingly emotional account of our experience with dental school. We talk about the highs, the lows and discuss just how important it is to seek help when needed. We talk about our most memorable patient interactions during dental school and the advice we would give to our younger self having learnt from our mistakes throughout our experience.
Dr Yewande Oduwole is a recently qualified dentist currently completing her dental foundation training. She was the winner of the FGDP (UK) Dental Student of the Year Award, which she received for her demonstrable passion for oral health and dentistry. This includes mentoring prospective dental students and also online delivery of oral health advice to the public through her YouTube channel. Dr Yewande enjoys engaging in community outreach, focusing on oral health promotion in both schools and in her local community. This led to her embarking on a project in Ghana to provide free dental care and oral health education to communities, schools and orphanages. She has been a representative for various dental organisations such as the BDA, BACD, FGDP and is currently an Editorial board member for Dentistry online.
In the first part of this episode, Dr Yewande shares her dental journey so far and how she dealt with rejection after her first round of applications to dental school. This also became the inspiration behind her YouTube channel and social media platforms. In the second part of this episode, we talk about some simple but effective ways of looking after your oral health. We discuss some common misconceptions with regards to oral healthcare such as rinsing after brushing and how much toothpaste you really need. We also explain what bleeding gums during a routine examination can tell us about your oral health.
Dr. Desiree Yazdan completed her Masters of Science in Craniofacial Biology and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Herman Ostrow at The USC School Of Dentistry. Dr Yazdan immersed herself into learning how to transform, reconstruct, and create beautiful smiles with her education, skills, talents, and has continued to refine her skills throughout the years. Her current practice is located in Newport Beach, CA and mainly focuses on cosmetic treatment. Dr. Yazdan has always been passionate about transforming smiles and she was featured on The Doctors TV Show for a smile makeover. Interestingly enough, she built her business using social media and, for the past 4 years Dr. Yazdan has been coaching other healthcare professionals how to grow their businesses using social media. To connect with Dr. Yazdan you can find her on Instagram (@DrYazdan) and you can also check out her podcast, The Social Dentist.
In this episode Dr Yazdan shares how her social media journey began as a result of her business partnership breaking down within one year of acquiring a new dental clinic and how this helped her rebuild her business. We discuss stress management techniques and Dr Yazdan shares how she manages to juggle clinical dentistry, practice ownership and her social media platforms with her young family. We compare our approach to cosmetic dentistry in order to ascertain whether there is a difference between the US and the UK. We focus on porcelain veneers and Dr Yazdan shares her patients’ journeys to having porcelain veneers.
Dr Malaki has been a specialist periodontist since 2010 and is a Consultant at Guys Dental Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Kings College London. Dr Malaki’s main interest lies in managing patients presenting with gum disease and related medical conditions. She is passionate about teaching and is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at Kings College. Dr Malaki is also co-founder of PerioAcademy, which is dedicated to teaching postgraduate dentists in general dental practice. Dr Malaki works in private practice in Chelsea and Beaconsfield. Her previous positions include Clinical Lead of the Department of Periodontology at Guys Dental Hospital.
In this episode, Dr Malaki and I talk about the link between gum disease and overall health. We explore the role of nutritional deficiencies and medical conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the development of periodontal disease. We also discuss how hormonal changes can make the gum tissues hyper-responsive to plaque, for example during puberty and pregnancy in women due to an increase in circulating oestrogen and progesterone levels. Dr Malaki discusses the impact of smoking and also vaping on gum tissues and provides practical advice for beating this habit.
Dr Tara Francis has gained a trustworthy reputation within the field of facial aesthetics, focusing on "enhancing the natural beauty you already possess". Believing strongly in treating a patient holistically, and individually, tailoring each care plan to the patient's specific needs, suitability, and expectations. After graduating as a dentist from King's College London, Dr Tara soon found her passion in the field of medical aesthetics, and now passes her passion on through her academy, The London Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, where she teaches doctors, dentists, and nurses.
In this episode, Dr Tara talks about her journey and how she made the transition from dentistry to the field of facial aesthetics shortly after graduating. Dr Tara discusses how social media has helped her build her business as well the downsides of being on social media. We discuss various facial aesthetics treatment modalities and focus on dermal fillers, scope of treatment and the associated risks.
Dr Linda Greenwall is a Prosthodontist and Specialist in Restorative Dentistry. She lectures in the UK and internationally on tooth whitening, aesthetic dentistry and practice management. In June 2017 she was honoured by the Queen in her birthday honours to receive the British Empire Medal for her Service to Dentistry in the UK and Abroad. In 2011, Dr Greenwall established the Dental Wellness Trust Charity which has the motto “Oral Health through Dental Wellness”.
In this episode, Dr Greenwall shares how she manages stress and how important it is to take a break and recharge in order to be your best self. We discuss the importance of having a digital detox and disconnecting from time to time in order to “Sharpen the Saw”. Dr Greenwall discusses the causes of teeth discolouration including extrinsic and intrinsic causes and conditions such as Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation that may present as white or brown patches on the teeth. We talk about the new teeth whitening trends that we’ve seen on social media platforms such as TikTok and just how dangerous they can be. Dr Greenwall also discusses her extensive research on teeth whitening including the effectiveness of over the counter products.
Dr Ikram was born in Christchurch New Zealand and obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Otago university. After graduation he worked in New Zealand and then moved to London. After completing his general stream Fellowship for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, he gained entry into specialist training at King’s College London. His research was published in the International Endodontic journal.
After completing Specialist training Omar moved to Sydney where he established his private practice in Sydney’s North Shore. He currently also works at the Sydney Dental hospital treating the NSW State public waiting list, for those unable to access private treatment. Omar has a passion for teaching dentists and dental students via hands on courses and his social media pages.
In this episode Dr Omar explains the process of root canal treatment in simple terms and also explains why antibiotics alone will not treat the dental infection and are often unnecessary. We talk about the root cause documentary and what Dr Omar- a specialist endodontist- really thinks about the claims made in the documentary.
Dr Wadia is a specialist periodontist having completed her specialist training programme at King’s College London and her undergraduate training at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr Wadia is very enthusiastic about teaching and lectures internationally as well as run courses for both newly qualified dentists as well as hygienists. She was a clinical tutor at Barts and The London for 5 years and is now an associate specialist at King’s College Hospital. She enjoys sharing what she learns through her dental blog and is a co-editor for the British Dental Journal.
In this episode we talk about gum disease and why it can remain undetected for some time until the damage becomes irreversible. Dr Wadia explains what periodontal disease is in simple terms and the predisposing risk factors. We talk about the importance of oral hygiene in periodontal care and Dr Wadia discusses an ideal oral hygiene routine. We also talk about gum recession, how it occurs and how it can be treated.
Mr Ali Rezaei Haddad is currently a Neurosurgical Trainee in London. Prior to this, he completed his Academic Foundation Training in the Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford undertaking research in the field of neurosurgery. He graduated with first class honours in Neurosciences and Mental Health BSc at Imperial College London. He holds honorary research positions at the University of Oxford and St George's Medical School.
In this episode we talk about an unusual case of a dental abscess tracking to the brain and resulting in the need for brain surgery in a 15 year old patient. We discuss the risks of leaving dental abscesses untreated as well as signs and symptoms that patients and dentists should look out for that may indicate spread of infection to the brain.
Dr Nina Bal is a Cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Facial Aesthetics Doctor who, in 2008, graduated at the top of her year with distinction (BDS magna cum laude), and gained a highly respected diploma after completing a one-year Postgraduate in Cosmetic Dentistry and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry in London. You might recognise Dr Nina from TV as Dr Nina is the official cosmetic dentist in the Series 2 of the UK Tv Show Bodyfixers on E4 and from This Morning Show with Holly and Phil on ITV. Dr Nina and her work have been featured many times in Forbes, Evening Standard, Harvard, Metro, Tatler, The Times, The Sun, Sunday Mirror, Thrive Global and Adweek just to name a few.
Dr Nina is the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2018 WINNER in the Facial Aesthetics category. In 2017 she was shortlisted as one of the best young dentists in the UK by the highly prestigious Dental Awards.
In this episode we talk about what facial aesthetics is and some of Dr Nina’s most popular procedures. We also discuss using facial aesthetics in conjuction with dentistry to treat conditions such as “gummy smile”. We touch on anti-wrinkle injections; how they work and complications that can occur if treatment is not done by a trained professional.
Payman Langroudi is a dentist and clinical director at Enlighten - the only teeth whitening system in the world to guarantee results. He is course director at Mini Smile Makeover and a co-host of the Dental Leaders Podcast.
In the first part of this episode we talk about Payman’s transition out of clinical dentistry and how his current stresses compare to his previous stresses as a practicing dentist. We also talk about the science of teeth whitening and how peroxide based whitening products actually work to whiten teeth. We talk about what we really think of teeth whitening trends we’ve both seen on social media and whether they work. Payman also shares simple things we could be doing at home to keep our teeth white.
Dr Manrina Rhode graduated from Guys Hospital London in 2002 and has since become known as one of the top cosmetic dentists in the UK. She continued her education at the top institutions around the world, achieving a Masters level in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry at the prestigious New York Dental Institute and Advanced Occlusion Techniques in Florida. Dr Rhode continues to upgrade her skills and knowledge as technological advances demand.
In the first part of this episode we talk about Dr Manrina’s journey and how she became the first dentist at Harvey Nichols. We talk about stress management and how to maintain a work-life balance. Dr Manrina also shares how working part time actually makes her more productive.
In the second part of this episode we talk about cosmetic dentistry and in particular veneers. We talk about how science and art come together in creating a beautiful smile and whether having a smile makeover would mean your teeth would end up looking like Simon Cowell.
Anna is a dedicated and passionate multi award-winning dental hygienist. She started London Hygienist with the mission to change the way oral health care is delivered to patients.
Anna studied at the Eastman Dental Hospital after working as a dental nurse and graduated in 2015 from the Faculty of Royal College of Surgeons. Since qualifying, Anna has attracted an ever-growing and loyal customer base from the public, press and celebrities alike.
Anna is a key opinion leader for Philips, Align Tech and Orascoptic. She is also a global Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) ambassador and trainer for EMS Dental, and an ambassador for the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Anna lectures and writes regularly for both industry and consumer press.
In this episode we discuss causes of Halitosis- the technical term for bad breath- as well as provide practical tips on how to manage and prevent bad breath.
Dr Natalie Bradley is a dentist who qualified from Newcastle University and is currently undertaking her specialist training in special care dentistry working with patients with impairment or disability. She has experience working in dental practice, community and hospital dentistry and has completed a year's fellowship with the Office of the Chief Dental Officer. She is a dental blogger, personal coach for young dentists and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur.
In this episode we discuss causes of dental anxiety as well as treatment modalities that can be implemented to help manage patients’ anxiety. These modalities range from simple breathing exercises to sedation and general anaesthetic.
Dr Surina is a dentist currently practising in the UK having graduated from King’s College London in 2016. Just over a year ago, Dr Surina started her blog – The Foodie Dentist – as a passion project to inspire and educate her patients on the power of nutrition for oral health. Her blog has lots of delicious recipes, dental advice including myth busting, lifestyle tips and so much more.
In this episode we discuss the link between nutrition and oral health and give you practical tips on how to enjoy your favourite foods whilst minimising any potential negative effects on your oral health.
Welcome to the very first episode of Teeth & Tales! In this first episode I talk about my journey so far as a dentist including the reasons why I chose to pursue a career in dentistry, my experience with various hospital training posts and my interests outside the field of dentistry.
In this podcast Dr Shaadi Manouchehri will discuss all things dentistry including, but not limited to, common dental conditions and treatments. The show welcomes guests regularly, including dental professionals and experts in their fields as well as patients who will share their personal journey with having undergone dental treatments and hopefully provide some entertainment along the way! This podcast may also at times feature alternative but relevant topics such as social media and dentists, mental health and facial aesthetics.
Dr Shaadi is a cosmetic dentist based in London having graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, followed by completing postgraduate training posts in specialist fields including paediatric dentistry, restorative dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr Shaadi regularly features in dental journals and has recently published “How to Get into Dental School”, a beginner’s guide for prospective dental students.
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