Navigating Appearance Standards in Professional Settings

If you follow the dentists of TikTok, you’ll be familiar with this week’s guest, Onkar Mudhar, whose relatable content has been setting the TikToksphere alight. 

Dr Onkar chats with Payman and Rhona about the impact of social media on dentistry, touching on mental health, and his experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis.

Dr Onkar also talks about his experience at dental school and debates the acceptability of tattoos and piercings in the medical profession.

Enjoy!

In This Episode

00:01:50 - Backstory

00:04:00 - Dental school and academia

00:05:30 - ADHD and neurodivergence 

00:08:30 - Social media and TikTok

00:48:50 - Private and NHS dentistry

00:58:50 - Dentistry and mental health

01:11:25 - Appearance and tattoos in healthcare

01:16:20 - Hopes for the future

About Dr Onkar

Dr Onkar is a general dentist practising in Salisbury, Surrey. He is a popular personality and voice on the TikTok social media platform.