#14 - Composites and Composition: Talking the Art of Cosmetic Dentistry With Zainab Al-Mukhtar

For some people, dentistry runs in the blood.    And that’s definitely true of today’s guest, Zainab Al-Mukhtar, for whom formative years spent watching mum practise made the dental clinic feel like a second home.      Zainab talks about Instagram, motherhood and approaching cosmetic work as an artform. She also discusses the joy to be found in teaching others.   Enjoy!       “I want to continue doing what I'm doing, but just continue taking it to the next level each time. I am, where I am, really happy doing what I'm doing now. I just want to do more of it.” Zainab Al Mukhtar    About Zainab Al-Mukhtar   Zainab graduated from Guy’s Kings & St Thomas with distinction in 2010.   She pursued an early interest in cosmetic dentistry, especially in the art of direct sculpting composite veneers and now holds a postgraduate certificate in aesthetic dentistry.   Keen artist Zainab now brings her eye to bear on facial aesthetic treatments and is a trainer and demonstrator with Oris Medical at the Royal College of General Practitioners      Zainab holds the Royal College of Surgeons Edingurgh’s Diplomate of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and was awarded membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. She is also a member of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry.   Outside of dentistry, Zainab enjoys travel, drawing and spending time with family.    In this episode:   01:10 Growing up   05:30 Watching mum at work   11:31 Starting in practise   14:56 Business and entrepreneurship   17:57 Instagram   22:36 Women in dentistry   29:59 Aesthetics and art   34:00 Results and longevity   35:57 Personal development   41:08 Achieving work-life balance   44:09 Tips for being in business   48:59 Zainab’s biggest clinical mistake   50:15 Teaching aesthetics   Connect with Zainab:   Instagram Harrow on the Hill Clinic   Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram