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Dental Leaders Podcast

Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
Dentistry
Mental Health
Patient Care
NHS
Dental Practice Management
Dental Technology
Dental Education
Entrepreneurship
Social Media
Personal Development
Patient Communication
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/

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Latest Episodes

Meghan Chard is many things at once — principal dentist, practice owner, mum of three, and quietly passionate evangelist for childhood airway health.

In this episode, she sits down with Payman for a wide-ranging conversation that takes in meeting h... more

What happens when a mechanical engineer spends a decade fixing factories, then walks away from it all to start dental school at 34? Henry Totterdell joins Payman to tell that story.

He talks about the years spent solving problems on aircraft carrie... more

Ali Al-Hassan is the walking embodiment of work hard, play hard — a young dentist who's gone from associate to super associate, practice co-owner and globe-trotter, all while building a following that brings patients straight to his chair.

In this ... more

Ashley King and Sophie Lovett run the international side of Pearl, the AI company that reads dental radiographs — and they turn up as a self-confessed package deal.

The chat starts with what the tech actually does (a second opinion for clinicians, ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Rawa Jawad Quinn
Dentist who branched into tech with Medicube/MEDICUBe-like product
Medicube (founder)
Episode: #341 Underestimated — Rawa Jawad Quinn
Andy Acton
Head of Frank Taylor Associates, serial entrepreneur in dental industry
Frank Taylor Associates
Episode: #340 Exit at the Peak — Andy Acton
Vanita Rattan
Dermatologist and founder of a skincare brand focused on skin of color
Dr. V Skincare
Episode: Mind Movers #49 — Vanita Rattan

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

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#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.

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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

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1. Henry Totterdell
2. Ali Al-Hassan
3. Ashley King
4. Sophie Lovett
5. Tara Renton
6. Mike Gray
7. Rawa Jawad Quinn
8. Andy Acton

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