#291 The Tooth Angel — Anni Seaborne

Payman speaks with Anni Seaborne, Head of General Dentistry at Bupa. Anni shares her unconventional journey from international childhood to sports dentistry, including her work with elite athletes and Formula One teams. 

The conversation weaves through her transition into corporate leadership, her honest reflections on being fiercely competitive, and how she balances multiple career paths while navigating personal choices. Throughout, Anni reveals how her sporting background has shaped her approach to dentistry and leadership.

In This Episode

00:01:30 - Practice ownership challenges and imposter syndrome

00:02:10 - Growing up internationally and boarding school life

00:04:25 - Early sporting career and swimming allergy

00:08:00 - Introduction to sports dentistry

00:11:25 - Working with elite teams and athletes

00:14:45 - The unique oral health challenges of athletes

00:18:35 - Building trust with elite athletes

00:20:25 - Performance-enhancing dental appliances

00:23:30 - Sports dentistry logistics and time management

00:27:20 - Corporate leadership experience

00:35:25 - Creating high-performing dental teams

00:38:40 - Making dentistry more enjoyable for staff

00:44:15 - NHS dentistry challenges

00:51:25 - Tooth Angel sustainable oral care products

00:56:35 - Blackbox thinking

01:05:10 - Sports career ending injury

01:15:25 - Work-life balance and career focus

01:20:35 - Fantasy dinner party

01:21:55 - Last days and legacy

About Anni Seaborne

Anni Seaborne is Head of General Dentistry at Bupa and a sports dentistry specialist who works with elite athletes, including England Rugby and Formula One teams. 

A Cardiff graduate, she's played lacrosse at national level for Wales and holds a master's in sports dentistry. 

Beyond her clinical work, Anni is an entrepreneur with stakes in sustainable oral care brand Tooth Angel and is developing her own sports dentistry course. Her unique international upbringing and sporting background have given her a distinct perspective on leadership and team dynamics in dentistry.