#114 - The Cornish Dentist - Alan Burgin

Alan Burgin is perhaps best known by his Instagram alter-ego, The Cornish Dentist, whose informative how-tos have earned Alan an impressive follower count among fellow professionals.   He sits down with Cardiff University alumni Payman to explain his journey to being one of the UK’s most promising young dentists and talks about life in Cornwall and early years in max-fax.   Payman also puts Alan on the spot about rubber-dam placement, suturing and composites.   Enjoy!   “The majority of my career and progression has basically been a series of high-pressure situations that are sink or swim, and so far I've been swimming. But some of them - I think - were close to the mark.”   Alan Burgin In This Episode 01.41 - Backstory 07.04 - Confidence 10.15 - Cardiff and dental school 14.09 - Max-fax and oral surgery 21.54 - Travel 27.43 - First job 29.28 - Implants 37.39 - Social media 44.40 - Cornwall 46.48 - Phobia and sedation dentistry 48.30 - Full-mouth dentistry and stabilisation 55.11 - Finding and teaching your niche 01.02.17 - Rapidfire top tips 01.06.39 - Blackbox thinking 01.17.18 - Future plans 01.19.20 - Last days and legacy About Alan Burgin Alan graduated with honours from Cardiff University in 2012 and took on a post as a senior maxillofacial house officer at Newport Gwent hospital.   He practised in Wales and bath before settling in Cornwall, where he practices at Pure dental, focusing on full-mouth rehabilitation.   Alan has amassed 10K+ followers as Instagram’s The Cornish Dentist,