#117- The Parsons Knows - Matt Parsons

In the first podcast of 2022, we welcome composite king Matt Parsons to the show. 

 

Matt practices in the world’s composite capital, Liverpool, where a strong social presence has made him one of the city’s most in-demand dentists.

 

Matt tells all about Liverpool life, dishing essential tips on composites, lifts the lid on his year in practice down under and reveals how an Instagram competition took his list to heady new heights almost overnight.

 

Enjoy!

 

“My friend Benji said to me one day: “I'm going to be a dentist when I'm older.” We were like 11 years old and I said, “cool, so do I…” And that was the day I decided.”

 

• Matt Parsons

In This Episode

02.21 - Backstory

05.46 - Dental school

07.15 - VT

09.08 - Australia

15.22 - Composites

23.05 - Instagram

33.11 - What patients want

45.48 - Composite milestones and technique 

53.07 - Clinical tips

01.00.16 - Managing teams

01.03.36 - Blackbox thinking

01.11.46 - Confidence

01.15.45 - Parents and family

01.18.46 - Future plans

01.22.10 - Back teeth

01.25.04 - Contentment

01.27.34 - Last days and legacy

01.31.22 - Fantasy dinner parties 

About Matt Parsons

Matt graduated in 2013 from Liverpool Dental School, where he was elected student president.

 

He carried out VT training in North Wales. He gained membership of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow, before travelling internationally and spending a year in practice in Melbourne Australia.

 

Upon returning to the UK in 2016, Matt developed an interest in cosmetic dentistry and composite bonding. His work has helped him develop a large Instagram following and he now teaches bonding to other dentists.

 

Matt practices at Duthie Dental in Liverpool and Ruh Dental in Manchester.