In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we continue Season Two with a conversation on Leading with Purpose and what it means when working with the next generation of dentists.

Joining us is Erica Hwin, founder of The Graduate Dentist and host of The Graduate Dentist Podcast. Together, we explore what dentistry school doesn’t teach and the realities facing early-career clinicians in modern practice.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What dentistry school doesn’t teach but every dentist needs.

• The biggest challenges facing early-career dentists today.

• Why imposter syndrome and burnout are more common than people admit.

• How Gen Z is reshaping dentistry and workplace expectations.

• How practice owners can better support and retain young clinicians.

• What leading with purpose looks like in real life.

• How to build a more supportive, future-focused dental profession.

Whether you’re a practice owner, manager, clinician, student, or part of a wider dental team, this episode is full of insights on purpose-driven leadership, people-first culture, and supporting the next generation of dental talent.

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In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we kick off Season Two with a conversation on Leading with Purpose and what it means for dentistry in 2026.

Joining us are Ben Flewett, VP of International at Henry Schein One, and James Harker, Executive Director for UK & APAC at Henry Schein One. They unpack key findings from the Henry Schein One white paper and explore the biggest pressures, opportunities, and technologies shaping the future of dentistry today.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Workforce, economic, and regulatory pressures shaping dentistry in 2026.

• Key insights from the Henry Schein One white paper and what they mean in practice.

• How AI is transforming workflows, diagnostics, clinical notes, and patient communication.

• Why cloud-based systems are critical for scalability, security, and innovation.

• How tools like Dentally reduce admin burden and support stretched teams.

• The evolving role of patient education and informed consent.

• How technology frees teams to focus on meaningful patient care.

• Practical leadership advice for building motivated, engaged teams in times of change.

Whether you’re a practice owner, manager, clinician, or part of a wider dental team, this episode is full of insights on purpose-driven leadership, smart tech adoption, and preparing your practice for what’s next.

Download the White Paper here: https://info.dentally.com/current-future-perceptions-in-dentistry

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Welcome to Spilling the Teath, the podcast from Henry Schein One - where we have real conversations with the people redefining dentistry.

Hosted by Alan Mutton and Dr Ryan Hungate, this series explores how we can lead with purpose - in your practice, your team, and the wider dental community.

Across Season Two, Alan and Ryan sit down with industry trailblazers to uncover how they’re:

1. Building mental fitness at work
2. Transforming private practices through branding, team culture, and mindset shifts
3. Championing diversity, mentorship, and advocacy at scale
4. Interpreting the trends shaping the next decade of dentistry
5. Unlocking the potential of Gen Z teams

From purposeful leadership to cultural transformation, Season Two brings you real stories, honest conversations, and practical insights from the voices driving dentistry forward.

Season Two launches January 14 - subscribe now so you can be the first to discover how purpose‑driven leadership is reshaping dentistry 🚀

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Dr Ryan Hungate - Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at Henry Schein One - joins as host to sit down with Dr Christine Silvers, Healthcare Executive Advisor at Amazon Web Services, for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping dentistry and medicine. This week’s conversation follows the recent announcement that Henry Schein One and AWS will partner to usher in a new era of AI-powered dentistry.

Christine shares her experience working with major health systems worldwide to deploy AI and cloud technologies that reduce clinician burnout, improve operational efficiency and elevate patient care. Together, they discuss what these innovations mean for dental practices today - and what’s coming next.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why burnout is rising across dentistry and medicine - and how AI can finally move the needle.
• How ambient listening and automated note-taking are eliminating “pyjama charting” and giving clinicians their evenings back.
• How AI-powered scheduling, eligibility and pricing transparency strengthen patient trust.
• The future of AI-driven recall campaigns - and how practices can recover thousands in incomplete treatment.
• Why diagnostics, imaging and referral workflows are about to get significantly smarter.
• How medical-dental integration is accelerating, and the role AI will play in breaking down long-standing silos.
• What the next 1-5 years look like for AI adoption, clinician experience and practice performance.

Whether you’re a practice owner, part of a clinical team, or curious about how AI is reshaping the patient and provider experience, this episode offers a grounded, forward-looking look at what’s coming - and why it matters.

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Learn more about our partnership with AWS: Read the press release

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we’re in Leeds at Meliora Dental with Dr Kunal Rai, Owner, Principal Dentist and Clinical Director, to explore what future-ready dentistry really looks like.

Kunal shares his journey from studying Computer Science & AI to qualifying as a dentist in Prague, and how that blend of clinical skill and technical thinking has shaped his approach to efficiency, patient experience and modern practice ownership.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Kunal transformed a traditional practice model into a modern, streamlined, mixed-workflow environment.
• The role AI now plays in diagnostics, communication and reducing clinical fatigue.
• Why tools like Pearl, AI voice notes and digital IOS scanning have elevated clarity, trust and treatment outcomes.
• How visual communication and colour-coded diagnostics empower patients to make confident decisions.
• The measurable impact of digitisation – from higher treatment acceptance to smoother workflows and improved team satisfaction.
• Kunal’s philosophy on delivering value, building rapport and crafting a memorable patient journey.
• What forward-thinking clinicians should consider when modernising their practice.

Whether you’re evolving your workflows, exploring digital tools or simply looking to elevate patient experience, this episode is packed with insight into efficiency, engagement, and the mindset behind truly future-focused dentistry.

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In this Quick Sips episode of Spilling the Teath, we’re joined by Rebekah Mountford, Director of Strategy and PR at Tooth Club, one of the UK’s fastest-growing dental groups.

Rebekah shares how social media can transform a practice’s visibility, reputation, and patient base - and why platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels are now essential tools for growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to create authentic, trend-driven content that converts followers into patients.

• Why speed of response on social platforms is key to maximising bookings.

• How to empower your team to become part of your brand story.

• The difference between views, engagement, and true patient growth.

• Practical first steps for any practice starting from scratch on social.

Whether you’re managing a single site or scaling a group, this conversation is full of practical ideas to help you build brand visibility, boost engagement, and connect with patients in new ways.

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In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we sit down with Charley Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer at Together Dental, one of the UK’s leading dental groups. Charley brings a fresh perspective from his 18-year career in pharmacy to discuss how healthcare principles, technology, and teamwork can reshape the way we think about dentistry.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What dentistry can learn from pharmacy’s systems and structure.
• How Together Dental achieves consistency across 36 practices.
• Why AI, automation, and digital transformation are essential for the future.
• How data-driven tools and dashboards improve practice performance.
• The benefits of cloud-based systems like Dentally for visibility and efficiency.
• How a multidisciplinary approach supports recruitment and retention.
• Why collaboration across DSOs and independents strengthens the industry.
• What’s next for corporate dentistry, NHS reform, and patient access.

Whether you’re a DSO leader, practice owner, or dental professional navigating digital change, this episode offers practical insights on leading teams, implementing technology, and embracing collaboration to build a scalable, future-ready organisation.

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In this episode of Spilling the Teath: Quick Sips, we sit down with Phil Molden, Director and Co-Founder of Working Feedback, a leading patient review platform for dental practices. Phil shares how online reviews have become a cornerstone of dental reputation, patient trust, and practice growth — and why collecting and responding to feedback consistently is key to success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why patient reviews are essential for dental reputation and growth.
• How to build an effective, consistent review collection process.
• The best timing and platforms for gathering patient feedback.
• Why responding to both positive and negative reviews matters.
• How to turn feedback into content that boosts visibility and SEO.
• Practical ways to train your team and make reviews part of the patient journey.
• The importance of avoiding review gating and embracing honest feedback.

Whether you’re a practice owner, manager, or clinician, this episode offers clear, actionable steps to strengthen your reputation and patient relationships through authentic feedback.

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