Teeth & Tales by Dr Shaadi Manouchehri

Teeth Whitening with Dr Linda Greenwall

Dr Linda Greenwall is a Prosthodontist and Specialist in Restorative Dentistry. She lectures in the UK and internationally on tooth whitening, aesthetic dentistry and practice management. In June 2017 she was honoured by the Queen in her birthday honours to receive the British Empire Medal for her Service to Dentistry in the UK and Abroad. In 2011, Dr Greenwall established the Dental Wellness Trust Charity which has the motto “Oral Health through Dental Wellness”.

 

In this episode, Dr Greenwall shares how she manages stress and how important it is to take a break and recharge in order to be your best self. We discuss the importance of having a digital detox and disconnecting from time to time in order to “Sharpen the Saw”. Dr Greenwall discusses the causes of teeth discolouration including extrinsic and intrinsic causes and conditions such as Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation that may present as white or brown patches on the teeth. We talk about the new teeth whitening trends that we’ve seen on social media platforms such as TikTok and just how dangerous they can be. Dr Greenwall also discusses her extensive research on teeth whitening including the effectiveness of over the counter products.

Root Canal Treatment with Dr Omar Ikram

Dr Ikram was born in Christchurch New Zealand and obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Otago university. After graduation he worked in New Zealand and  then moved to London. After completing  his general stream Fellowship for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, he gained entry into specialist training at King’s College London. His research was published in the International Endodontic journal. 

After completing Specialist training Omar moved to Sydney where he established his private practice in Sydney’s North Shore. He currently also works at the Sydney Dental hospital treating the NSW State public waiting list, for those unable to access private treatment. Omar has a passion for teaching dentists and dental students via hands on courses and his social media pages. 

 

In this episode Dr Omar explains the process of root canal treatment in simple terms and also explains why antibiotics alone will not treat the dental infection and are often unnecessary. We talk about the root cause documentary and what Dr Omar- a specialist endodontist- really thinks about the claims made in the documentary.

Gum Disease with Dr Reena Wadia

Dr Wadia is a specialist periodontist having completed her specialist training programme at King’s College London and her undergraduate training at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr Wadia is very enthusiastic about teaching and lectures internationally as well as run courses for both newly qualified dentists as well as hygienists. She was a clinical tutor at Barts and The London for 5 years and is now an associate specialist at King’s College Hospital. She enjoys sharing what she learns through her dental blog and is a co-editor for the British Dental Journal.

In this episode we talk about gum disease and why it can remain undetected for some time until the damage becomes irreversible. Dr Wadia explains what periodontal disease is in simple terms and the predisposing risk factors. We talk about the importance of oral hygiene in periodontal care and Dr Wadia discusses an ideal oral hygiene routine. We also talk about gum recession, how it occurs and how it can be treated.

 

Facial Aesthetics with Dr Nina Bal

Dr Nina Bal is a Cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Facial Aesthetics Doctor who, in 2008, graduated at the top of her year with distinction (BDS magna cum laude), and gained a highly respected diploma after completing a one-year Postgraduate in Cosmetic Dentistry and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry in London. You might recognise Dr Nina from TV as Dr Nina is the official cosmetic dentist in the Series 2 of the UK Tv Show Bodyfixers on E4 and from This Morning Show with Holly and Phil on ITV. Dr Nina and her work have been featured many times in  Forbes, Evening Standard, Harvard, Metro, Tatler, The Times, The Sun, Sunday Mirror, Thrive Global and Adweek just to name a few. 

Dr Nina is the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2018 WINNER in the Facial Aesthetics category. In 2017 she was shortlisted as one of the best young dentists in the UK by the highly prestigious Dental Awards. 

In this episode we talk about what facial aesthetics is and some of Dr Nina’s most popular procedures. We also discuss using facial aesthetics in conjuction with dentistry to treat conditions such as “gummy smile”. We touch on anti-wrinkle injections; how they work and complications that can occur if treatment is not done by a trained professional.

 

Teeth Whitening with Payman Langroudi

Payman Langroudi is a dentist and clinical director at Enlighten - the only teeth whitening system in the world to guarantee results. He is course director at Mini Smile Makeover and a co-host of the Dental Leaders Podcast.

 

In the first part of this episode we talk about Payman’s transition out of clinical dentistry and how his current stresses compare to his previous stresses as a practicing dentist. We also talk about the science of teeth whitening and how peroxide based whitening products actually work to whiten teeth. We talk about what we really think of teeth whitening trends we’ve both seen on social media and whether they work. Payman also shares simple things we could be doing at home to keep our teeth white.

 

Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr Manrina Rhode

Dr Manrina Rhode graduated from Guys Hospital London in 2002 and has since become known as one of the top cosmetic dentists in the UK. She continued her education at the top institutions around the world, achieving a Masters level in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry at the prestigious New York Dental Institute and Advanced Occlusion Techniques in Florida. Dr Rhode continues to upgrade her skills and knowledge as technological advances demand.

In the first part of this episode we talk about Dr Manrina’s journey and how she became the first dentist at Harvey Nichols. We talk about stress management and how to maintain a work-life balance. Dr Manrina also shares how working part time actually makes her more productive.

In the second part of this episode we talk about cosmetic dentistry and in particular veneers. We talk about how science and art come together in creating a beautiful smile and whether having a smile makeover would mean your teeth would end up looking like Simon Cowell.

The London Hygienist - Halitosis with Anna Middleton

Anna is a dedicated and passionate multi award-winning dental hygienist. She started London Hygienist with the mission to change the way oral health care is delivered to patients.

Anna studied at the Eastman Dental Hospital after working as a dental nurse and graduated in 2015 from the Faculty of Royal College of Surgeons. Since qualifying, Anna has attracted an ever-growing and loyal customer base from the public, press and celebrities alike. 

Anna is a key opinion leader for Philips, Align Tech and Orascoptic. She is also a global Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) ambassador and trainer for EMS Dental, and an ambassador for the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Anna lectures and writes regularly for both industry and consumer press.

 

In this episode we discuss causes of Halitosis- the technical term for bad breath- as well as provide practical tips on how to manage and prevent bad breath.

Dental Anxiety with Dr Natalie Bradley

Dr Natalie Bradley is a dentist who qualified from Newcastle University and is currently undertaking her specialist training in special care dentistry working with patients with impairment or disability. She has experience working in dental practice, community and hospital dentistry and has completed a year's fellowship with the Office of the Chief Dental Officer. She is a dental blogger, personal coach for young dentists and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur.

 

In this episode we discuss causes of dental anxiety as well as treatment modalities that can be implemented to help manage patients’ anxiety. These modalities range from simple breathing exercises to sedation and general anaesthetic.

The Foodie Dentist- Nutrition and Oral health with Dr Surina Sehgal

Dr Surina is a dentist currently practising in the UK having graduated from King’s College London in 2016. Just over a year ago, Dr Surina started her blog – The Foodie Dentist – as a passion project to inspire and educate her patients on the power of nutrition for oral health. Her blog has lots of delicious recipes, dental advice including myth busting, lifestyle tips and so much more.

 

In this episode we discuss the link between nutrition and oral health and give you practical tips on how to enjoy your favourite foods whilst minimising any potential negative effects on your oral health.

 

Get to Know Me

Welcome to the very first episode of Teeth & Tales! In this first episode I talk about my journey so far as a dentist including the reasons why I chose to pursue a career in dentistry, my experience with various hospital training posts and my interests outside the field of dentistry.