#117- The Parsons Knows - Matt Parsons

In the first podcast of 2022, we welcome composite king Matt Parsons to the show.    Matt practices in the world’s composite capital, Liverpool, where a strong social presence has made him one of the city’s most in-demand dentists.   Matt tells all about Liverpool life, dishing essential tips on composites, lifts the lid on his year in practice down under and reveals how an Instagram competition took his list to heady new heights almost overnight.   Enjoy!   “My friend Benji said to me one day: “I'm going to be a dentist when I'm older.” We were like 11 years old and I said, “cool, so do I…” And that was the day I decided.”   Matt Parsons In This Episode 02.21 - Backstory 05.46 - Dental school 07.15 - VT 09.08 - Australia 15.22 - Composites 23.05 - Instagram 33.11 - What patients want 45.48 - Composite milestones and technique  53.07 - Clinical tips 01.00.16 - Managing teams 01.03.36 - Blackbox thinking 01.11.46 - Confidence 01.15.45 - Parents and family 01.18.46 - Future plans 01.22.10 - Back teeth 01.25.04 - Contentment 01.27.34 - Last days and legacy 01.31.22 - Fantasy dinner parties  About Matt Parsons Matt graduated in 2013 from Liverpool Dental School, where he was elected student president.   He carried out VT training in North Wales. He gained membership of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow, before travelling internationally and spending a year in practice in Melbourne Australia.   Upon returning to the UK in 2016, Matt developed an interest in cosmetic dentistry and composite bonding. His work has helped him develop a large Instagram following and he now teaches bonding to other dentists.   Matt practices at Duthie Dental in Liverpool and Ruh Dental in Manchester.