Rephonic
Artwork for Dental Leaders Podcast

Dental Leaders Podcast

Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
Dentistry
Mental Health
Patient Care
NHS
Dental Practice Management
Dental Technology
Dental Education
Entrepreneurship
Social Media
Patient Communication
Personal Development
Prosthodontics
Teeth Whitening
Orthodontics
Implant Dentistry
Career Development
Patient Experience
Leadership
Cosmetic Dentistry
Aesthetic Dentistry

The Dental Leaders podcast takes you on a behind the scenes journey with emerging leaders in dentistry. Success leaves clues, and these conversations uncover the depth, detail, and backstory behind our guests. The show is hosted by dental entrepreneurs Payman Langroudi & Prav Solanki. Let the conversation flow. Find out more at www.dentalleaders.co.uk/

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes402Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
MarketingBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Dental Leaders Podcast

Latest Episodes

Neil Sikka joins Payman to reflect on a career that has moved from single-surgery NHS dentistry in Bethnal Green to building a ten-practice London group, selling to Bupa, and now helping shape clinical strategy across one of the UK’s biggest dental o... more

Recorded live at Bupa Dental Health Is Live, this Dental Leaders episode sees Payman joined by Andrew Bower from Philips Oral Healthcare for a sharp look at dentistry in 2040.

The conversation moves from AI, robotics and connected toothbrushes to t... more

Ian Dunn didn't set out to become a periodontist. A chance encounter with a stranger in a hospital corridor, a course he took on a whim, and the absence of anyone else doing the job in Liverpool — that's how a specialism was born. In this episode, Pa... more

From pizza shop to Maxfax theatre — Sina Gilannejad's route into dentistry is anything but straightforward. Born in Northern Ireland to Iranian parents, Sina brings a rare blend of warmth, self-awareness, and hard-won clinical confidence to this conv... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Ian Dunn
Specialist periodontist and educator
Self-employed; former hospital and academic roles
Episode: #349 Doing the Right Thing — Ian Dunn
Sina Gilannejad
Dentist, recent Dental Core Training graduate, guest on the episode
Dentistry
Episode: #348 Agony Uncle — Sina Gilannejad
Meghan Chard
Principal of Rothley Lodge dental practice
Rothley Lodge Dental
Episode: #347 Bring the Energy — Meghan Chard
Henry Totterdell
Engineering graduate turned dental student; later involved in dental school initiatives
Dental student at Bristol; involved in dental innovations hub
Episode: #346 First Principles — Henry Totterdell
Ali Al-Hassan
Dr. Ali Smiles, dentist and practice owner
Private dental practice in the UK
Episode: #345 Do the Thing — Ali Al-Hassan
Ashley King
Part of Pearl AI team
Pearl AI
Episode: #344 The Package Deal — Ashley King & Sophie Lovett
Sophie Lovett
Part of Pearl AI team
Pearl AI
Episode: #344 The Package Deal — Ashley King & Sophie Lovett
Tara Renton
Professor Tara Renton, OBE, oral and maxillofacial surgeon and pain specialist
King's College London / QMUL / Dental School leadership
Episode: #343 Serendipity — Tara Renton
Mike Gray
Dentist, educator, and clinician with a background in restorative and maxillofacial surgery, plus experiences in sport and music
Independent dentist/educator
Episode: #342 Looking for the Edge — Mike Gray

Hosts

Payman Langroudi
Host of the show and a dental entrepreneur with broad experience in leading dental initiatives and podcasts.
Prav Solanki
Co-host and interviewer with a focus on extracting practical insights from leaders in dentistry.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Can’t get enough of it.

    One of my ‘must listen to’ podcasts every time I see a new episode pop up. Brilliant guests and fantastic hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alan.89
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Best of the best !

    I would love to thank you guys for the wealth of information and knowledge you provide on a daily basis !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patyluz
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Straight talking and egoless

    Great to listen to. Just dentists talking normally about life and dentistry. Especially enjoyed the cast with Simon Chard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkusFriendly
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I highly recommend The Dental Leaderrs podcast! Great informative content, learning from their own personal experiences!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanda_Michelle_
    United States6 years ago
  • Real stories

    I like to listen to the Dental Leaders Podcast because it gives you great insight into what makes these leaders who they are you learn about their history growing up how they developed into their profession and what drives them on a day-to-day basis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bennettskis
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insights consistently praise the guests and hosts for practical, actionable takeaways.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#346 First Principles — Henry Totterdell
Q: How does engineering thinking influence your approach to dental training and patient care?
He argues that engineering teaches problem solving from first principles, which translates into developing systematic treatment plans, understanding underlying mechanisms, and approaching dentistry with a broader, problem-solving mindset rather than just memorizing facts.
#346 First Principles — Henry Totterdell
Q: So what was the rationale behind moving from engineering to dentistry, and how did you navigate that decision?
He explains feeling a persistent itch to do medicine and a longing to work with his hands, shadowing dentists, and weighing practical considerations like finances and timing. The search spanned roughly two and a half years, including shadowing, talking to mentors, and evaluating course structures before committing to dentistry.
#343 Serendipity — Tara Renton
Q: Tell me, just make me feel better and tell me that you weren't always that sort of super ambitious, super focused person.
I have always done my best and followed what I love; ambition as a driving force isn't what defined me, serendipity and passion for the area I love have guided my path.
#342 Looking for the Edge — Mike Gray
Q: How did the shift from music to dentistry shape your approach to learning?
I learned to value hands-on practice, mentorship, and a broad foundational skill set that could be adapted; the shift taught me to chase depth in core skills rather than chasing quick fame.
#342 Looking for the Edge — Mike Gray
Q: What inspires your edge-seeking mindset across disciplines?
A belief that small, deliberate innovations—whether in sport, music, or dentistry—compound over time to create meaningful advantages and better patient outcomes.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Leaders Podcast

What is Dental Leaders Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show brings on senior dentists, educators, entrepreneurs, and practice leaders to discuss leadership, growth, and innovation in dentistry. Episodes surface practical playbooks on running multi-clinic groups, buying and selling practices, digital dentistry, and patient experience, often blending clinical insight with business strategy. Guests span clinicians, tech founders, educators, and industry veterans, offering real-world stories about resilience, mentorship, and navigating regulatory and market shifts. The format tends to be candid, outcome-oriented, and focused on actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to level up their practices, brands, or careers. A notable strength is the strong co-host dynamic that balances technical dept... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Dental Leaders Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Dental Leaders Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Dental Leaders Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Dental Leaders Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Dental Leaders Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Dental Leaders Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Dental Leaders Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Dental Leaders Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Dental Leaders Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Dental Leaders Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Dental Leaders Podcast:

1. Dentists Who Invest Podcast
2. Protrusive Dental Podcast
3. A Millennial Mind
4. The High Performance Podcast
5. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

How many episodes of Dental Leaders Podcast are there?

Dental Leaders Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 402 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Dental Leaders Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Dental Leaders Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Dental Leaders Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Dental Leaders Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Dental Leaders Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Dental Leaders Podcast?

Recent guests on Dental Leaders Podcast include:

1. Ian Dunn
2. Sina Gilannejad
3. Meghan Chard
4. Henry Totterdell
5. Ali Al-Hassan
6. Ashley King
7. Sophie Lovett
8. Tara Renton

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days