Dental Leaders Podcast

Barely two years after graduating, Faris Elsayed already runs a successful startup and one of the profession’s most popular social channels.   He chats with Payman about his YouTube alter ego, Faris Dent, shares insights from life on the road as a sales rep with aligner brand 32Co, and discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurialism.  Faris also talks about his faith, charity work, and personal drive to make a lasting impression on dentistry and the wider world. Enjoy!   In This Episode 00:02:15 - Entering dentistry 00:04:35 - YouTube 00:08:35 - Motivation 00:10:30 - Dental school 00:12:45 - 32Co 00:25:40 - Early work 00:31:05 - All Eyes Sky 00:58:50 - Fantasy dinner party 01:00:00 - Faith and charity About Faris Elsayad Faris Elsayed is a general dentist practising in Milton Keynes. He is the founder of several startups, including All Eyes Sky, which connects jobseekers with interviews and training.

Dr Onkar, a TikTok dentist, discusses social media impact on dentistry, ADHD diagnosis, dental school experience, tattoos in healthcare, and mental health in a captivating episode.

Implantologist and dental educator Sumair Khan shares his journey in implant dentistry, emphasizing mentoring and effective communication. Topics include restorative training, 3D thinking, medico-legal climate, work-life balance, leadership, and advice for young dentists.

This episode of Mind Movers features an intimate conversation with renowned dentist Nilesh Parmar. The discussion delves into Nilesh's personal life and professional journey, exploring themes of success, relationships, and mental health in the dental profession. The conversation offers a candid look at the personal side of a successful professional, highlighting the importance of balancing career achievements with personal growth and meaningful relationships. It also touches on broader issues affecting the dental profession, including mental health, professional conduct, and the challenges of maintaining a public image. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:05 - Public Vs private life 00:13:35 - Landmark Forum 00:15:50 - Relationships and culture 00:21:25 - Formative experiences 00:32:25 - Male vulnerability 00:37:35 - Marriage 00:49:55 - Darkest moment 00:52:25 - Bullying and dentistry 01:00:45 - Political ambitions 01:03:25 - Karma and charity About Nilesh Parmar Nilesh Parmar is an implant and cosmetic dentist, author, mentor, and media personality.

Clinical dental technician Michael Joseph recounts his journey from sales rep to clinical dental technician and lab owner. Michael touches on the dentist-lab relationship and communication, keeping abreast of new tech, and the life-changing business and personal impacts of lab life under COVID restrictions. Enjoy!  In This Episode 00:02:00 - Michael's journey to becoming a dental lab technician 00:06:25 - Marketing, growth and business models 00:16:10 - Dentist-lab relationships 00:23:40 - Veneers and aesthetics 00:26:00 - Running a lab 00:41:35 - Downsides and challenges 00:51:50 - Parental influence 00:56:20 - The COVID pandemic 01:03:00 - Working with dentists 01:13:55 -  Social media and education 01:23:00 -  Five-year plan 01:27:15 - The future of dental technology 01:31:00 - Fantasy dinner party 01:31:55 - Fitness and flow 01:36:40 - Last days and legacy About Michael Joseph Michael Joseph is a clinical dental technician and founder of London-based BiteRite Dental Laboratory providing nationwide restorative support.

Rhona and Payman meet Talitha Price, the founder of the successful hair extension business Fox and Vamp.  Talitha shares her entrepreneurial journey, from her early days in the beauty industry working for Virgin Atlantic and major cosmetics brands to starting her own salon and product line. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of building a business, including the loneliness of being a sole founder, the importance of having a supportive partner, and the difficulties of juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship.  Talitha also opens up about her personal struggles, growth, and overcoming her lowest moments. In This Episode 00:02:00 - Starting in business 00:09:20 - Entrepreneurial spirit and intuition 00:19:20 - New business challenges 00:27:25 - Transition from service to products 00:32:40 - Motherhood, family and business 00:44:00- Low points  00:49:45 - The Prince's Trust charity 00:51:30 - Vision and challenges 00:58:45 - Teamwork, support, and vulnerability 01:00:20 - Family health crisis 01:01:40 - Unhappy clients 01:06:55 - Provide a brief episode summary About Talitha Price Talitha Price is the founder of Chelsea’s Fox and Vamp hair salon and hair extension products.

Rory Boyd shares his journey to being a specialist prosthodontist and owner of Dublin’s Belfield Clinic.  Rory discusses the value of work-life balance, adopting new tech, and growing and managing his referral-based practice.  Rory also discusses his involvement with the Irish Dental Association and his efforts to advocate for the profession.  Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:50 - Backstory 00:11:30 - Choosing dentistry 00:17:00 - SPOcast Show Notesutside interests 00:21:20 - Postgraduate training 00:43:50 - Specialists Vs general practitioners 00:46:50 - Simplicity and education 00:50:35 - New technologies 00:57:15 - Irish Dental Association 01:04:45 - Blackbox thinking 01:11:40 - Advances in dentistry  01:27:55 - From research to adoption  01:31:30 - Belfield Clinic 01:43:10 -  Fee setting 01:48:50 - Aha! moments 01:54:35 - The IDA and lobbying 01:58:25 - Fantasy dinner party 02:00:05 - Last days and legacy About Rory Boyd Rory Boyd is a specialist prosthodontist and owner of the Belfield Clinic specialist practice in Dublin, ROI. In 2019 Dr Boyd became the President of the Irish Dental Association Metropolitan branch and currently sits on the Irish Dental Association committee.

Rhona chats with celebrity personal trainer Sana Shirvani about her journey in the fitness industry. Sana shares her experience working long hours and taking on clients' stress, as well as the pressure she faced from her conservative father to pursue a traditional career.  Sana candidly shares the mental health challenges she faced after her cousin's suicide and her own battles with depression and addiction. In This Episode 00:00:05 - Stress and negative energy 00:06:55 - Becoming a personal trainer 00:32:35 - Women’s fitness 00:38:40 - Eating and body image 00:50:25 - Ozempic 00:53:05 - Mental health challenges 01:02:00 - Gender, dating and relationship dynamics 01:07:10 - Sexual harassment 01:13:15 - Scaling and growth About Sana Shirvani Sana Shirvani is a London-based personal trainer with a background in strength and conditioning who supports busy people to take control of their health, fitness and wellness.

Kevin Shannon discusses leaving dentistry to focus on his dental software startup, DigitalTCO. Kevin shares how his frustration with the inefficiencies of dental note-taking and a difficult patient complaint inspired him to create DigitalTCO, which uses AI to automatically generate clinical notes and consent forms from audio recordings of patient consultations.  He taught himself to code to build the software, which is now used by over 350 dental practices. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:01:10 - Backstory 00:16:10 - Discovering dentistry 00:20:35 - Dental school 00:22:25 - Early jobs 00:27:30 - Frustrations 00:38:00 - Digital TCO 00:56:35 - Digital TCO vision 01:00:50 - Technical aspects 01:05:20 - Scaling and growth 01:09:25 - Last days and legacy About Kevin Shannon Kevin Shannon is the founder of DigitalTCO, the dental notetaking software used by hundreds of UK practices.

Founder and host of the award-winning Sex Talks Emma Louise Boynton joins Payman and Rhona for a frank exploration of sex education and communication.  The conversation touches on cultural taboos around sex, gender relations and inequalities, to provide an open and nuanced exploration of the complex intersections between sex, intimacy, shame, relationships and well-being. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:04:00 - Journalism and career 00:14:50 - Sex therapy and education 00:30:35 - Cultural taboos and shame 00:39:00 - Dating 00:41:55 - Grieving and adolescence 00:44:05 - Gender and equality 00:52:55 - Faking it 00:54:40 - Changing attitudes 00:56:35 - Sex addiction, body image and social media 01:03:55 - Dating apps and true love 01:06:00 - Mental health 01:08:20 - Male sexuality and shame 01:12:20 - Future vision About Emma Louise Boynton Emma Louise Boynton is a broadcaster, writer, and founder and host of the award-winning Sex Talks series, which aims to break down the barriers surrounding open and honest discussions of sex.