

DENTOLOGY - The Business of Dentistry
Andy Acton and Chris Strevens
Andy and Chris discuss all things non-clinical in the dental world. Covering topics such as goodwill values, finance, marketing, how to buy and sell a dental practice, mindset, where to invest, team management issues, and many more!
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Mar 7, 2022 • 45min
//Nigel Risner - "The Zoo Keeper" E31
This week in the Dentology Podcast Andy and Chris chat to Nigel Risner. Nigel is an inspirational speaker and author, best known for his book "It’s a Zoo Around Here" which focuses on the concept of identifying different character traits we each have as individuals and how these can be represented as different animals. A truly interesting concept! To find out more about this and Nigel’s story, have a listen to this episode.

Feb 28, 2022 • 38min
//Dhru Shah - "Legacy" E30
In this latest episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Dhru Shah, a well-known figure throughout dentistry as a passionate leader of Dentinal Tubules. A specialist periodontist and philanthropist, Dhru tells us more about his background and journey into dentistry and his passion for educating and elevating others. Definitely an episode not to be missed!

Feb 21, 2022 • 47min
//Mike Hesketh - "Frontline Combat to Practice Ownership" E29
In this episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Mike Hesketh. Former Royal Marine Commando turned practice owner.

Feb 14, 2022 • 45min
//Steve Pratt - "On the other side" E28
In this episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Steve Pratt, consultant at FTA Finance. Steve has a wealth of experience in the healthcare finance sector, having working at Lloyds Bank for over 43 years. In this episode, Steve shares his thoughts on how the world of work has evolved over the years and he tells us what life is like now that he’s ‘on the other side’ working as a finance broker rather than a lender!

Feb 7, 2022 • 47min
//Dr Zuber Bagasi - "I Did It My Way" E27
Chris and Andy chat to Dr Zuber Bagasi, creator of Synergy Dental Group, in this latest episode of the Dentology podcast. Dr Zuber talks about his amazing ability for being optimistic and positive and outlines more on his ‘can-do’ attitude and approach. Plus, he chats about his journey in dentistry from starting out and setting up the Synergy group through to his vision for the time ahead.

Jan 31, 2022 • 46min
//Thomas Coates - Stepping into Practice Ownership E26
In this latest episode of the Dentology Podcast, Chris and Andy chat to Thomas Coates, Managing Director and Solicitor at FTA Law, about the legalities of becoming a dental practice owner. They discuss the various stages of the sales deal, the issues you need to look out for during the process and how you can ensure your interests are protected at all times.

Jan 24, 2022 • 17min
//Special Edition - The Current Landscape of Dentistry E25
In this ‘special edition’ of the Dentology Podcast, Andy and Chris share their views and thoughts on the outlook for the dental sector, and in particular the dental sales market, in 2022.

Jan 17, 2022 • 46min
//Dr Jin Vaghela & Dr Kish Patel - Next Generation Thinking E24
Andy and Chris chat to Dr Jin Vaghela & Dr Kish Patel in this latest podcast episode. Founders of the Smile Clinic group of dental practices and the Smile Clinic Academy, Jin and Kish are well-known across the dental sector, not just for their unique approach and look/brand, but also for their amazing work constantly pushing the boundaries and raising the game in the sector. In this episode, they share their story, from how it all started to the work they are focussing on today.

Jan 10, 2022 • 47min
//Justin Leigh - High Performance E23
Andy and Chris talk to Justin Leigh in this latest episode of the Dentology podcast. Justin is the Founder of Focus4growth, a Consultative Sales Trainer, Leadership Mentor, High Performance Coach, and best-selling author specialising in the dental industry. In this episode Justin tells us more about his career path, how it has changed direction over the years and his amazing work today delivering sales training and leadership coaching.

Jan 3, 2022 • 46min
//Sandeep Kumar - Dream Big E22
In this latest episode of the Dentology podcast, Andy and Chris talk to Sandeep Kumar about his career in the dental sector. Sandeep is a dentist, multiple practice owner and creator of the MiSmile Network. In this episode, Sandeep shares his story from his childhood growing up in India and his move to the UK in 1999 through to his first practice purchase in 2003 and the growth of his business network today.