#267 Zara the Hygienist — Zara Shirvani

Hygienist Zara Shirvani discusses her unconventional journey from genetics via acting to dental hygiene.

Zara geeks out on guided biofilm therapy and discusses her unique approach to patient care.

She shares insights on the importance of dental teams working together, her experience across multiple practices, and her views on evolving hygiene techniques.

The conversation also explores her Iranian heritage, future career aspirations, including facial aesthetics, and her perspectives on professional development in dentistry.

In This Episode

00:01:00 - Introduction and backstory

00:14:30 - Studying at Eastman

00:18:30 - The hygienist’s experience

00:26:30 - Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)

00:36:30 - Iran

00:41:35 - Working with dental nurses and practice dynamics

00:51:50 - Blackbox thinking

01:11:35 - Patient education and oral hygiene

01:19:55 - Future career plans

01:24:10 - Career and people skills

01:26:15 - Fantasy dinner party guests and advice

About Zara Shirvani

Zara Shirvani is a London-based dental hygienist who graduated from the Eastman Dental Institute in 2019 after studying genetics at Swansea University. She works across multiple private practices, is an ambassador for guided biofilm therapy, and is currently pursuing training in facial aesthetics.