#126- Know the Drill - Zain Rizvi

You wouldn’t know from chatting with Zain Rizvi that he used to be an average kid. 

 

While studying at King’s, Zain took top awards, was invited to advise government policymakers and started a side hustle giving dental hopefuls a taster of life in the profession.

 

And he also found time to write and publish a book on what it takes to succeed at dental school.

 

In this episode, Zain reflects on his achievements so far and reveals what’s next for one of dentistry’s brightest young things.   

 

“I want to be the best dentist in the world. I know it sounds ridiculous, but clinically, I want to be excellent and in that one per cent of dentists. That's where my passion and my ambition is at the moment”.

 

• Zain Rizvi

In This Episode

02.17 - Backstory

07.04 - University

11.46 - Politics

17.30 - Into dentistry and social media

23.03 - Downsides

26.33 - BACD

32.50 - Know the Drill: How to Succeed at Dental School

39.15 - Number 10

45.52 - Dental politics and impact

49.52 - Entrepreneurialism and future plans

59.53 - Blackbox thinking

01.08.39 - Last days and legacy

01.11.44 - On Islam

01.19.52 - Fantasy dinner party

About Zain Rizvi

Zain graduated from King’s College London, where he was named Dental Student of the Year and earned the Rising Star scholarship from the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

 

Zain now practices at Greenwich-based Merivale Dental Practice. His book Know the Drill — How to Succeed at Dental School is available on Amazon.

 

Outside of dentistry, Zain is a keen cricketer and footballer with an interest in politics and current affairs.