#36 - Plain Sailing with Richard Howarth

In this bite-size episode, we welcome aboard old friend Richard Howarth. Richard fills us in on how he made a roaring success of his SmileStyle brand after disillusionment almost made him put down his handpiece for good.

 

Richard also lets us know about why he eventually decided to exit the venture and fills us in on his latest incarnation as a PPE supplier and manufacturer who has literally turned the industry on its head.

 

Enjoy!

 

“I always say, I don't like big spiders. If you put me in a room with big spiders and gave me a very important message, I don't think I would take it on board.” 

• Richard Howarth

 

In This Episode

 

00.17 - The SmileStyle story

12.16 - Journeys - patients and staff

21.26 - Exit this way

23.57 - The Provisage story

 

About Richard Howarth

 

Richard Howarth graduated from Turner Dental Hospital - part of Manchester University - in 1988 and later went on to found Stafford’s successful SmileStyle brand.

 

He is a trustee of the Dental Mavericks charity and regularly visits Morocco to carry out procedures for children with restricted access to dental care.

 

In 2020, Richard invented brought a new PPE visor to market, which he manufactures and distributes under the Provisage label.

 

Outside of the clinic, Richard is a keen sailor and watersports enthusiast.