In this insightful episode, Dru Shah, a specialist periodontist and founder of the Dentinal Tubules network, discusses the state of dental education, personal growth, and the challenges facing the dental profession.  He shares his views on leadership, the importance of trust in dentistry, and the need for a more patient-centric approach. Dru also touches on broader societal issues, including multiculturalism and social integration. In This Episode 00:02:00 - Authenticity 00:04:35 - Reading and learning 00:07:10 - Repetition 00:08:35 - The challenge of engagement 00:16:35 - Learning styles 00:22:50 - Dentinal Tubules 00:25:55 - CPD and commoditisation 00:29:25 - Relationship-building 00:35:25 - Leadership and team management 00:41:35 - Awards and humility 00:44:45 - AI learning 00:52:50 - Career planning 00:57:50 - Dentinal Tubules Congress and future plans 01:03:55 - Unrest in the UK 01:15:55 - Multiculturalism, integration and breaking down barriers About Dru Shah Dhru is a specialist in periodontics and the CEO of Dentinal Tubules, an online training platform for dentists across the globe.