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 injection-moulding composite bonding. He chats with Payman and Prav about the experimentation and ‘painful mistakes’ that helped him find his way and how a hedonistic year at university almost stopped his career before it started. Enjoy! In This Episode 04.14 - Injection moulding - indication and limitations 15.23 - Patient communication and technique...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 36 min
The last time we spoke with dental sisters Victoria and Ariane Sampson, they discussed tentative plans for practice ownership. Fast forward two years and those plans are now a reality as Victoria and Ariane open the doors of the Mayfair-based Health Society. Payman catches up with the pair as they explain why their holistic approach to oral and general health makes The Health Society no ordinary practice and why the clinic’s opening party could go down as one of the best of all time. Enjoy! In T...
Nov 08, 2023•58 min
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 year of dental school—before even earning his driver’s license. Tanay chats with Prav about how boredom with the first-year dental syllabus at King’s College led to him pursuing the role and his subsequent involvement with Bryant’s AI-powered note-taking software, TapNote. Enjoy! In This Episode 03.11 - Backstory 11.01 - The dental syllabus 16.10 - Br...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 society Our guest is Sheetal Jain a dentist and mother of 3 young children who has suffered with an eating disorder and alcohol dependence and is now on a journey to recovery In a frank and sensitive discussion Sheetal goes into her childhood marked by her father’s untimely death, a trigger for expectations set for herself which led to her eating disor...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 Payman on the discipline of martial arts, a lack of positive role models for young men, and how he deals with the stereotypes around being a fitness practitioner. Artur, Rhona and Payman also chat about the power of emotional intelligence and dealing with trolls. Artur also gives some invaluable insight into practical steps listeners can take to improve he...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Few disciplines in dentistry divide clinicians like endodontics, but Asad Rahman knew it was his calling by year three of dental school. In this week’s episode, Asad talks about falling in love with endodontics, the road to expertise and becoming qualified to the hilt as an antidote to imposter syndrome. Asad also chats about his role with the Portman group, in which he straddles the corporate and clinical worlds, and his journey to mastering the business aspects of the profession by squeezing s...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 52 min
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 and lectures have helped hundreds of clinicians get to grips with complex treatment. In this week’s episode, Devang chats with Prav about how it all started, recalling his unorthodox entry into dental school in India and a reluctant move to the UK. He gives his thoughts on what it takes to rise to the to provide full-mouth rehabilitation, gives adv...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 32 min
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 lucky enough to catch Mahrukh for a whistlestop chat on the process of writing the book, the importance of factoring well-being into work and team culture, and it matters now more than ever. In This Episode 01.42 - Writing and pitching 04.53 - The value of therapy 06.36 - Work culture and mental wellbeing 15.44 - Suicide rates in dentistry About Mahrukh K...
Oct 04, 2023•22 min
Emerging AI technologies are set to transform dentistry—and this week’s guest is at the vanguard of the seachange. Ophir Tanz says artificial intelligence won’t replace dentists but will support and free them to focus on patients and clinical time. His latest project, Pearl, is already providing AI diagnostic support to a profession that carries out more radiography than any other medical discipline. Ophir explores the potential use cases for AI in dentistry, shares thoughts on the regulatory la...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 dentistry’s most beloved personalities. Originally broadcast in December 2020, the episode touches on Uchenna’s London Smiling group of clinics and ITV and Channel 4 TV roles for which she will be remembered. “I don't understand the jealousy and all that nonsense. There's enough teeth for everybody.” Uchenna Okoye In This Episode 01.12 - Backstory 05.19 - ...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min
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 at Nik’s prolific achievements explains why he hasn’t found the time: As well as founding one of the capital’s most successful groups of clinics, Nik has also found time to steer the BACD and BARD while carving a name as a highly sought-after implant clinician and educator. Nik tells the Ten Dental story, discusses his involvement with dental associati...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 53 min
Patient acquisition can feel like a minefield. If you’re wondering which advertising platform gives the best return on your marketing spend or how to generate and follow up leads, marketing scientist Prav Solanki has the answers. In this solo show, Prav answers some of the most commonly asked questions about lead generation, giving insight into practice websites versus dedicated landing pages and why measuring ROI is a long-term game. Enjoy! 04.55 - Facebook Vs Google ads 22.06 - Websites Vs lan...
Sep 06, 2023•47 min
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 dentistry? He explains how in this week’s episode. Rav also chats with Payman about the insecurities of being an actor and how the craft informs his daily practice as a dentist. Enjoy! In This Episode 01:01 - Discovering acting 07.10 - Revered actors and directors 11.44 - Cinemas 13.19 - Blackbox thinking 20.08 - The darker side of acting 30.17 - ...
Aug 30, 2023•55 min
You could say Shirin Ali has waited her entire career to answer Payman’s infamous question on worst clinical mistakes. The London-based associate says her black box moment happened while treating her very first patient. But the experience did little to dampen a stellar career that’s seen Shirin spend almost two decades at one of London’s most prestigious practices. She chats with Payman about her start during the early years of cosmetic dentistry working alongside Chris Orr, discusses working wi...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 18 min
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 episode, Ahmad chats with Payman about his uncompromising approach to customer service that has earned his practices a reputation for providing the best patient experience in the industry. He tells how he turned Black Swan from an ailing clinic into the success it is today, discusses the importance of maintaining and passing on a strong work ethic, and chats a...
Aug 16, 2023•2 hr 27 min
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 with Payman and Rhona about his journey being one of the aesthetic industry’s most familiar faces. He shares the turbulent life of his Esho skincare brand and talks about dealing with grief following the passing of a close mentor and big brother figure, delving deep into the many clinical and business highs and lows experienced over his meteoric rise. Enj...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 30 min
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 history growing up and grafting hard in corner-shop family businesses. Things have come a long way for our guest since his days helping dad shift cigarettes in the shop. These days, Pav is a leading implantology educator whose Academy of Implant Excellence is helping a generation of clinicians get their start in the field. But it wasn’t an easy road. ...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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 entrepreneur. And she is about to undertake a journey of a very different kind as she pivots from being a restauranteur to a trained psychotherapist. In this week’s episode, Nino discusses how her experience as an immigrant to the UK informs her mindset. She also shares her thoughts on early and inter-generational traumas and sparks a lively discussion a...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 clinic founders Damon and Ramtin Taheri tell all in this week’s episode. Damon and Ramtin also discuss life in Sweden, where both gained speciality status in orthodontics, and dispel several widespread clear aligner mistakes and misconceptions. Enjoy! In This Episode 02.25 - Backstory 05.53 - Sweden Vs UK 13.23 - Specialising 21.10 - Dental on the Banks 33.41 - R...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 36 min
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. The fitness influencer, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be TV personality talks candidly about his rise to success from a low point of substance misuse, addiction and depression. Enjoy! In This Episode 03.01 - Defining addiction 11.47 - The turning point 24.58 - Positive Vs negative addictions 28.29 - Modelling 32.46 - Advice to Waz’s younger self 38.25 - Go Hard ...
Jul 28, 2023•46 min
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. That’s the position Amin Aminian found himself in when stepping into the role of chief dental officer of the Falkland Islands, where a relaxed diary allowed him to spend time honing his practice. In this week’s episode, Amin reveals how this came to be. He also discusses returning to UK shores to set up one of the Northwest’s busiest referral clinics an...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 52 min
When Maria Ensabella unleashed her London Cryo concept on the UK capital in 2006, she knew little about how to market the business successfully. Maria chats with Rhona and Payman about finding her feet as an entrepreneur and gives a rapid-fire rundown of the benefits of the innovative cryo, hyperbaric, and IV therapies. Maria also reveals the most significant mistakes and struggles she has overcome since launching London Cryo and discusses how businesses can retain their sense of purpose as they...
Jul 21, 2023•59 min
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 his difficult formative experiences as the victim of bullying at an early age, a crisis spurred by the passing of his father, and the confronting of his mortality following a brutal confrontation with COVID. There’s also plenty of practical insight as Adrian discusses the impact of much-misunderstood GDPR on dentistry and the potentially paradigm-shifti...
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 20 min
Prepare for a deep, touching and wide-ranging conversation as host Rhona connects with her therapist, Ella McCrystal. Multidisciplinary therapist Ella discusses the role of trauma in shaping the psyche from a young age. She shares insight on coping with trauma and catastrophising, talks about the shifting landscape of gender, and reveals how helping a client overcome dental phobia led to an unexpected opportunity. Enjoy! In This Episode 04.53 - Trauma and EMDR 17.59 - Disclosure, forgiveness 26....
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 36 min
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 with appearances on the pageantry stage and as a TV documentary presenter. Trishala discusses the stigma around becoming Miss GB, how the opportunity helped highlight the problem of acid attacks against women in India and the reasons behind her BBC documentary on Turkey Teeth. Enjoy! In This Episode 00.39 - The media, dentistry, and fame 10.05 - Turk...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min
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 into his highly regarded teaching and lecturing on non-invasive dentistry. Ash also discusses his journey from early practice to education, the rigours (and joys) of new family life, and his commitment to the principles of non-invasive treatment. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.36 - Meeting Ash 02.45 - Back story 03.35 - Discovering and studying dentistry 11.4...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 28 min
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, transformation coach and speaker reveals how she left an unfulfilling career to chase her singular vision. Like everything worth fighting for, Shivani’s journey to success hasn’t plain sailing. She discusses dealing with others’ expectations, imposter syndrome and the burning question that turned A Millenial Mind viral. Enjoy! In This Episode 01.19 - Shivani...
Jun 30, 2023•58 min
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 dentistry three times in three countries. In this episode, Sima recounts her journey from her home country Iran to study in India before making her way to the UK. And from a new home in Birmingham, Shima found herself starting over once again as she worked her way up the career ladder from dental therapy to general practice. Enjoy! In This Episode 02.55 ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 26 min
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. In this week’s episode, the entrepreneur shares thoughts on using plant medicine to heal trauma, the value of adversity and why there is only one person who really matters. Loui also challenges listeners to ask: “What would happen if I lost everything today?” Search deep, and the answer might just surprise you… In This Episode 01.09 - Meeting Loui 03....
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min
In episode 86 , Prav and Payman discovered how young dentist Rupert Monkhouse is making dentures sexy again. Rupert returns the invitation this week, hosting Payman on the first edition of his ImpressionClub Xtra podcast. The line between interviewer and interviewee blurs as the seasoned podcasters take on entrepreneurialism and the art of the hustle. Payman also gives the lowdown on Evo4—the latest evolution of Enlighten whitening, the trials and tribulations of starting a laboratory and explai...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 24 min
