#20 - Blood & Vulcanite - In Conversation with Prof. Nairn Wilson

This week’s guest transcends the dental-leader label. A polymath and true giant of the field, Prof. Nairn Wilson takes us through the patents with which he helped turn ICI into one of dentistry’s leading players.   And that was just the beginning. Prof. Wilson shares how his refusal to be pinned down led to the creation of one of the most varied and impressive CVs in all of dentistry.   Enjoy!   A guy came in and he said, "We've looked at you with amazement. You put the money in the bank. Last year we made a clear five million profit…” And they said, "we're selling out to these Japanese people. You have a great night." Prof. Nairn Wilson In this Episode 00.50 - The early years 08.57 - On not working with dad 17.16 - Crossing the border 21.48 - A call from ICI 29.31 - A couple of chance encounters 34.57 - Industry, praxis & family 42.40 - Work Vs talent (and spotting the latter) 42.58 - Step into my office - tanked up in the War Museum 48.04 - Another fortuitous phone call 50.37 - Walking the regulation tightrope 59.40 - Mistakes, regrets & ear-to-ear crowns 01.02.51 - Another chance meeting 01.04.06 - LonDEC, MANDEC and a £20K scale & polish 01.12.31 - The College of General Dentistry 01.22.12 - Leadership & future dentistry 01.26.51 - On pursuing dreams & making a difference   About Prof. Nairn Wilson Prof. Nairn Wilson’s career includes time spent as Dean, Clinical Director, Pro-vice chancellor of Manchester University Dental Hospital and Head of King's College London Dental Institute.    Prof. Wilson has also spent time as President of the General Dental Council  and the European Federation of Conservative Dentistry. He was Co-chair of the Forum of European Heads and Deans of Dental Schools and 129th President of the British Dental Association.   From 1999-2003 he was President of the General Dental Council and was President of the European Federation of Conservative Dentistry from 2003 to 2005.    Prof. Wilson is a former Editor of the Journal of Dentistry and Quintessentials of Dental Practice and was Chairman of the Editorial Board for Primary Dental Journal and Dental Practice magazine.   He has published more than 250 original research papers and authored and edited more than 50 books.