Dental Leaders Podcast Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi

Simon Chard shares his journey through the challenges and triumphs of running a dental practice, his presidency of the BACD and thoughts on the potential of new technologies and methodologies in shaping the future of dentistry.

His passion for personal development, both for himself and his peers, shines through as he discusses the potential for dentistry to improve lives.

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In This Episode

02.00 - Entrepreneurial challenges

15:25 - Personal development

22:00 - Family time and personal values

29.05 - BACD presidency and future teaching ambitions

00.31.15 - Digital dentistry material science

00.33.05 - Well-being and personal development

00.49.00 - Innovation, change and dogma

01.00:00 - Relationships and personal and professional growth

01.02.05 - Future trends

01.07.40 - Black box thinking

01.10.25 - Fantasy dinner party

01.14.00 - Last Days and Legacy

 

About Simon Chard

Cosmetic dentist and former president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Simon Chard, is passionate about using digital technology to simplify cosmetic and implant dentistry. He regularly teaches digital dentistry, dental photography and minimally invasive aesthetic techniques.

Reality star, TV presenter, and writer Amber Rose opens up about life as Love Island contestant and winner.

Amber shares the story of how she was cast on Love Island and how subsequent attention and criticism led to what she considers her lowest point.

Amber, always true to herself, shares her current career pursuits in entertainment, writing, and brand deals, the process of writing her first novel, and seeking opportunities that better align with her authentic self.

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In This Episode  

[00:02:05] Backstory

[00:10:25] Love Island

[00:30:00] Highs and lows

[00:36:50] Friendship

[00:39:40] ADHD

[00:50:50] Social media, societal pressures and mental health

[00:57:05] Authenticity 

[01:00:20] Career and plans

[01:05:35] Reality TV

[01:08:45] Longevity



About Amber Rose Gill

Amber Rose Gill is a TV personality and author famed for winning the fifth series of Love Island. In 2022, Amber released her debut romance novel, Until I Met You.

Payman chats with dental coach and communication expert Barry Oulton.

Barry shares his journey into dentistry, despite his artistic nature, and how his father influenced his career choice. 

He discusses his education in the UK and the US, overcoming limiting beliefs and the challenges of running a practice.

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In This Episode

[00:01:10] Backstory

[00:09:05] Study

[00:11:25] Journey to practice ownership

[00:15:40] Personal life and personal development

[00:28:40] Coaching greatness

[00:33:20] Limiting beliefs

[00:42:30] Patient journey and communication

[00:51:50] Blackbox thinking

[00:55:00] Practice management

[01:07:05] NHS to private transition

[01:09:40] State of the industry

[01:15:20] Fantasy dinner party

[01:17:15] Last days and legacy



About Barry Oulton

Dr Barry Oulton is a dentist, business owner, lecturer, coach, and mentor who has worked with Henry Schein, Septodont, DMG, S4S, Biohorizons, Bupa Dental, and Colosseum on B2B sales success in dentistry.

Rhona catches up with long-time friend Sarita Stefani, co-founder of Amelis, a platform that makes egg freezing and fertility treatments more accessible and affordable for women. 

They delve into Sarita's remarkable journey as a female entrepreneur, highlighting her resilience and determination, especially during the challenging fundraising process while pregnant. 

The conversation also explores the societal impact of Amelis, shedding light on the increasing popularity yet lingering stigma around egg freezing, the high costs involved, and how Amelis is championing women's health by providing transparency and education. 

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In This Episode

[00:01:40] - Backstory

[00:04:10] - Working in finance

[00:08:25] - Gender pay gap

[00:14:15] - Female representation

[00:16:55] - Founding Amelis

[00:22:00] - Fertility—personal and social perspectives

[00:30:30] - The male fertility factor

[00:32:55] - Egg freezing and age

[00:36:20] - Personal experience

[00:37:55] - Affordability and accessibility

[00:44:05] - Fundraising and entrepreneurial journey

[00:57:05] - Plans and ambitions

[01:00:20] - Competition and popularity

[01:03:55] - The increasing popularity of egg freezing in recent years

[01:07:15] - Global Dental Collective

[01:09:00] - Dentistry and mental health

[01:11:30] - Finding Amelis online



About Sarita Stefani

Women’s Health Ultimate Role Model winner 2024, Sarita Stefani, is the CEO and founder of Amilis, which supports women through the egg-freezing process. She is also an angel investor in life sciences, healthcare and medtech. 

Payman reunites with bestie and occasional show host Prav Solanki for a long-awaited update on his mission to bring effortless enquiry conversion to dental clinics.

Prav briefs us on the story of Leadflo from its early barebones launch to becoming the most advanced dental CRM on the market.

Packed with Prav’s trademark insight on sales psychology, the conversation covers the challenges of software development, nuances of the buyer journey, and how Prav’s practice experience as a practice owner and marketer have informed Leadflo’s painstaking design.

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In This Episode

00:01:41 - Where’s Prav been?

00:03:50 - Intro to Leadflo

00:06:18 - User experience

00:08:22 - Response, follow-up and warming

00:16:40 - Messaging

00:21:44 - Long-term buyer journeys

00:27:09 - Sales process psychology and consistency

00:32:28 - Onboarding and simplicity

00:35:46 - Emotional intelligence, cadence and frequency

00:39:23 - Personal experience

00:41:22 - Product development



About Prav Solanki

Prav Solanki is a marketing scientist and dental growth specialist who has supported countless dental professionals and organisations to achieve stellar growth.

He is a co-owner and director of IAS Academy and founder of The Fresh, the UK’s leading dental growth and marketing agency.  

His latest project, Leadflo, is described as the world’s most advanced CRM for dental clinics.

Dental technician Simon Caxton shares his unconventional path into dental technology, describing his hands-on learning style, passion for the craft, and drive to excel.

Our conversation takes a deep dive into the current landscape of dental labs in the UK. We explore the challenges in finding skilled technicians, the transformative impact of digital technologies, and the value of collaboration and communication between dentists and technicians.

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00:02:40 - Backstory

00:16:10 - Establishing a lab

00:24:30 - Challenges

00:42:15 - Dentist-technician relationships

00:49:15 - Anatomy and workflow

00:52:25 - Skills and training

00:56:40 - Blackbox thinking

01:03:40 - Business exit

01:08:20 - Aspirations 

01:12:40 - Techniques and workflow

01:17:25 - Fantasy dinner party 

01:21:25 - Last days and legacy                            

Simon Caxton is a dental technician and director of the Romford-based Simplee Dental Ceramics laboratory.  

In This EpisodeAbout Simon Caxton

Simon Caxton is a dental technician and director of the Romford-based Simplee Dental Ceramics laboratory.