#261 The Art of Humility — Andrew Chandrapal

Former BACD president Andrew Chandrapal discusses his journey in dentistry, from his early days balancing dental school with music aspirations to becoming a respected clinician and educator.  He shares insights on the value of humility in dentistry, the impact of social media on patient expectations, and the significance of building trust with patients.  He also reflects on his experiences with the BACD and his approach to teaching. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:55 - Early years 00:05:35 - Personal loss 00:07:35 - Dentistry Vs music career 00:09:40 - Ego and humility 00:16:50 - Social media 00:23:55 - Treatment planning and patient communication 00:31:30 - Full mouth rehabilitation 00:47:50 - Blackbox thinking 00:55:05 - Teaching and education 01:16:35 - BACD 01:22:20 - Quick-fire questions 01:27:25 - Fantasy dinner party About Andrew Chandrapal Andrew Chandrapal is an aesthetic and restorative dentist and former president of the British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD).