#128- Tenfold Ambition - Martin Wanendeya

We have the unpleasant smell of the farmyard to thank that Martin Wanendeya didn’t follow his early dream of becoming a vet.

 

But the animals’ loss is dentistry’s gain: Since graduating from Bristol in 1995, Martin’s gone on to found one of the most recognised brands in dentistry and build a name as one of the most skilled implantologists in practice today.

 

This week, Martin chats to Payman and Prav about his early days in Uganda, the shift in mindset it takes to become a leader in the field and how he came to set up the legendary Ten Dental with business partner Nikhil Sisodia.

 

Enjoy! 

 

“Of course, there was fear…But sometimes if you have good fear, it's going to make you work harder, plan better, prepare more, do all that stuff so that at the time you open, you've done everything you can. And hopefully, it will then be a success.”

 

• Martin Wanendeya

In This Episode

01.38 - Backstory

16.16 - The dentistry decision

19.15 - Dental school

24.34 - Boarding school

28.01 - Early work, mentors and first implants

31.37 - Into private practice

34.14 - Meeting Nikhil Sisodia

37.00 - Shopfronts and squats

39.14 - Marketing

42.10 - Ownership and mindset shifts

52.22 - Partnerships

01.00.56 - Practice expansion

01.05.12 - Super associates

01.09.16 - Mastering implants

01.11.45 - On race

01.16.00 - Black box thinking

01.25.09 - Reputation and exclusivity

01.31.41 - What it takes to reach the top

01.37.01 - Referrals and relationships

01.41.06 - Last days and legacy

01.43.54 - Fantasy dinner party

About Martin Wanendeya

Martin graduated from Bristol University in 1995. He completed the Royal College of Surgeons’ diploma in implant dentistry at advanced level and was later invited to become a tutor at the college.

 

He is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology, the International Team in Implantology, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the British Dental Association.

 

He is the co-founder of London’s award-winning Ten Dental + Facial clinic and is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading implantologists.