The Young Dentist

If you’ve ever scrolled through dental Instagram, you’ve definitely seen his work. Today we’re joined by Dr. George Cheetham- better known to over 44,000 followers as George The Dentist. He is the real deal. 
A three-time Best Young Dentist award winner who graduated with distinction, trained in Biomimetic dentistry, and won the prestigious Pitt Ford Prize in Endodontics. But his business journey is even more impressive. 
At just 28, he took over a struggling practice in Wimbledon and transformed it into a multi-disciplinary powerhouse. Then, right in the middle of a pandemic, he opened Fulham Road Dental from scratch- a boutique squat practice that scooped Best New Private Practice only months after opening. 
But what makes George truly special is his role as a mentor. He has cracked the code on how to stand out and become one of the most sought-after principals to work under in the UK. Today we discuss his journey from dental school to building multiple practices, what he actually looks for when hiring associates, how to make yourself irresistible to top private principals, and the strategies to fast-track your career in those crucial early years. 
This is essential listening for anyone looking to excel in private dentistry- let’s get into it!
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What exactly does it take to be the Dentist in charge of NHS Dentistry in England? Well, in today’s episode, we dive into the journey behind Jason Wong’s rise to CDO.
Be prepared for a candid discussion about the inequalities in oral health, the university admissions process and how public health decisions can impact entire populations. We also get a look into how the government makes decisions on dental policies.
Read in between the lines for exclusive insights into the way the leader of NHS dentistry thinks and how it will affect our careers and patients. We’ll also dive into what the future of Dentistry in the NHS may look like. As the last episode of Season 2, this one is special. One of the most important discussions we have had on the podcast so far.
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She graduated from Manchester in 2017. Since then, Dr. Simran Bains has won Best Young Dentist twice in 2024, again in 2025, and landed on Dentistry's Top 50 three years running. But rewind to her DCT year, a Maxfax post left her drained and ready to quit surgery completely.
Then, she volunteered for night shifts, shadowed every case, and reignited the spark. She's since worked in four practices at once, earned the MDFS qualification plus two postgraduate diplomas, and now chairs the Young Membership Committee at the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Today, we unpack her DCT journey, Maxfax lessons, and how stacking varied experience early can set you up for success. This is not one to miss.
https://www.colgateprofessional.co.uk/
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Marketing expert, award winning author, philanthropist- what hasn’t he done? Today we’ve got Shaz Memon on the show, the go-to guy for everything branding related in dentistry. From starting Digimax dental in his parents’ garage to building it into the highest rated dental marketing agency worldwide, writing the hit book Instagram For Dentists, getting featured in Forbes and lastly starting the incredible Wells on Wheels charity - we’ll cover all of this and more in today’s episode.
Stay tuned for actionable tips and nuggets of gold from the branding expert himself. Let’s get into it!
https://www.colgateprofessional.co.uk/
https://www.dentally.com/en-gb/

An artist, an innovator with a flare for theatrics, and a disruptor in the best way possible. That’s Dr. Mehy Lo Presti, one of the most interesting dentists you’ll meet.
Graduating from Madrid and later King’s College London, Mehy specialises in restorative and full mouth rehabilitation dentistry- emphasising the importance of a holistic approach to dentistry, clinically and non-clinically.
Today we discuss his story: How the Palestinian-Italian boy from Spain who never quite fit in, is now paving the way for dental professionals to be able to discuss difficult topics in a safe environment- merging debates about professionalism, mental health and CPD with theatrical performances and comedy through The Global Dental Collective.
https://www.colgateprofessional.co.uk/
https://www.dentally.com/en-gb/