#282 Michelin-Star Dentistry — Bhavnish Waghela

In this captivating episode, Payman Langroudi sits down with Bhavnish Waghela, owner of Natural Smiles practices in Leicester and Corby. Bhavnish shares his journey from NHS to private dentistry, discussing his philosophy of "Michelin-starred dentistry" and how his faith has guided significant business decisions. With refreshing candour, he explores the challenges of opening squat practices, his evolution as an implantologist, and the importance of balancing professional success with family life. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Bhavnish reveals how his cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs have shaped his approach to dentistry and practice ownership.In This Episode00:01:00 - Practice ownership00:03:15 - Michelin-starred dentistry philosophy00:05:30 - Patient experience and team training00:08:45 - Transitioning from NHS to private practice00:10:45 - Squat practice challenges00:15:35 - Community connections in Leicester00:17:35 - Faith's influence on business decisions00:24:45 - Questioning faith during difficult times00:27:15 - Work-life balance philosophy00:30:05 - Early life and dental education00:35:35 - First job experiences00:40:00 - Journey into implantology00:46:35 - Surgical temperament in implantology00:51:50 - Soft tissue management in implants00:56:00 - Digital guided surgery adoption01:01:40 - All-on-four marketing approach01:02:30 - Blackbox thinking01:09:10 - Associate selection and management01:18:20 - Future plans and potential retirement01:20:35 - Fantasy dinner party01:25:25 - Last days and legacyAbout Bhavnish WaghelaBhavnish Waghela is the owner of Natural Smiles dental practices in Leicester and Corby. With nearly 30 years in dentistry, he transitioned from NHS to private practice, focusing primarily on implant and restorative dentistry. Deeply connected to his Hindu faith and Indian heritage, Bhavnish balances his professional life with community involvement and family priorities.