#217- Orthodontia with Hesham Ali

Payman chats with Hasham Ali about his journey from the Middle East to Manchester, UK, where he now practices as a specialist orthodontist.    Hesham discusses the value and challenges of professional networking, what it takes to turn GDPs into competent orthodontists, and why the term specialist orthodontist will always be a secondary identity.     In This Episode 02:00 - Specialising 08.04 - The UK, NHS and private work 12.15 - Networking, communication and social media 24.57 - Teaching and events 28.28 - Roots and relationships 37.15 - Ortho training, planning and treatment 57.35 - Blackbox thinking 01.02.54 - Knowing Vs not knowing 01.06.05 - Orthodontics and health 01.11.06 - Dark days 01.21.21 - In retrospect 01.22.55 - Free time 01.25.24 - Being a twin 01.27.58 - Fantasy dinner party 01.35.49 - Last days and legacy About Hesham Ali Hesham Ali is a specialist orthodontist and consultant at the Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester. He also teaches orthodontics through his Orthodontia brand.