What is one thing a dental practice can do today to become more accessible? For Maisie Cass, it starts with curiosity. Cass is a neuroinclusion specialist, chief curiosity officer at Diversity Does, and was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. She has spent 20 years helping organisations understand the minds they are missing. In this episode…
Burnout does not always arrive as a dramatic collapse. Sometimes it looks like another full diary, another yes, another day of telling yourself you will rest when things calm down in the surgery. Lynn Blades knows this pattern well. The founder of Legacy Leadership, journalist and author of The Quiet Burn, she has spent years…
We hear from British bobsleigh athlete, three-time champion shot putter and Olympian Adele Nicholl on decision making under pressure, resilience and why high performance is built through self-awareness, accountability and adaptability. In this episode of Dentistry Talks, Adele explores what elite sport can teach dental professionals about handling pressure, making difficult choices and staying calm…
We hear from dentist, creator and social media personality Milad Shadrooh – better known to millions online as The Singing Dentist – on authenticity, burnout and building a career that can actually last. Recorded live at the North of England Dentistry Show, this special edition of Dentistry Talks explores the realities of balancing clinical dentistry…
We hear from writer, broadcaster and speaker Judith Holder on ageing, identity and why later life deserves a different narrative – particularly for dental professionals working with an older patient base. Judith reflects on a career in television and comedy, and how stepping away from it allowed her to rediscover a sense of freedom, purpose…
We hear from trauma-informed practitioner Ella McCrystal on why understanding trauma, mental health and human behaviour is becoming increasingly important for dental professionals. Ella shares her personal journey and explores what trauma really is – not just the events people go through, but how those experiences are stored, expressed and carried through the body over…
We hear from sports dentist Umair Mohammed, one of only a handful of clinicians worldwide to hold an MSc in sports dentistry, on why oral health belongs at the heart of athletic performance. Umair reflects on carving out a niche many once dismissed, combining his background in sport with his clinical career to help shape…
We hear from business leader Steve Pateman, whose story inspired the iconic broadway musical Kinky Boots, on breaking away from the band waggon. Steve reflects on adaptability, innovation, and timeless business lessons relevant to dental professionals. He explains how his traditional family footwear business struggled with rapid market changes, global competition, and currency shifts, forcing…
In this episode, Michelle Carney explains why dental teams need to care about neurodiversity – and how inclusive recruitment can transform a practice. Michelle shares her journey with warmth and authenticity, explaining why kindness and compassion are not ‘soft skills’ but essential leadership strengths. She explores why neurodiversity matters in dentistry, highlighting how different ways…
Are you navigating clinical pressures or day-to-day challenges in your dental practice? Paralympic table tennis player Jack Hunter-Spivey joins us for a powerful conversation about resilience and finding strength in adversity. Jack has faced and overcome a number of challenges in his life and career. In this episode, Jack is open about his mental health…