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Dr Prav Solanki is a dental practice strategist and entrepreneur dedicated to transforming dental businesses. A graduate of the University of Oxford, where he studied Medicine and a DPhil in Pharmacology, he blends scientific rigour with real-world business acumen.

With over 16 years of industry experience, Prav has worked with more than 500 independent clinics and several corporate dental groups to enhance marketing strategies, patient communication, and overall business growth. A sought-after international speaker, he has lectured for renowned dental corporates including Dentsply, Nobel Biocare, Bupa Dental Care, Straumann, and ClearCorrect, and serves as a director of IAS Academy.

As the owner of multiple dental practices, he has consistently built, scaled, and successfully exited his own practices and ventures, most recently his innovative marketing and growth consultancy, The Fresh, and his advanced dental CRM, Leadflo®, both acquired by Agilio.

Dr Dev Patel is a serial entrepreneur and multi-award-winning dentist, widely recognized as one of the UK’s most influential dental leaders— in the Top 50 Most Influential UK Dentists in 2018 and honoured with the Best Young Dentist award in 2016.

As the Founder and CEO of Dental Beauty Partners (DBP), he leads one of the UK’s fastest-growing dental groups, comprising over 50 practices and generating more than £100M in revenue. Launched in 2019 as the UK’s first joint venture model in dentistry, DBP empowers young dentists to achieve practice ownership in partnership with the group. Under his leadership, DBP has achieved an impressive 73% compound annual growth rate and earned multiple industry accolades, including Best Dental Group 2023, by combining the advantages of scale with a strong focus on local leadership to enhance patient care.

Dev is also the Founder and former President of Brushlink, an innovative smart toothbrush and app, which he successfully exited in 2020 following its acquisition by a US venture capital firm.

Nigel Risner is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and leadership expert, renowned for his transformative approach to team dynamics and communication. Known as “The Zookeeper,” Nigel uses the innovative metaphor of a zoo to help individuals and organisations identify personality types within their teams, enabling them to communicate more effectively, collaborate efficiently, and achieve their goals successfully.

For more than 20 years, Nigel has inspired thousands across FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, charities, and even prison inmates—in groups ranging from five to 5,000 and across the globe. His animated and interactive presentations have energised delegates to take positive strides in both their work and personal lives, ensuring they’re no longer living the dress rehearsal of their life but taking centre stage in their own success story.

Kunal Patel is the principal dentist at Dental Beauty Croydon and Battersea and a specialist in endodontology (root canal treatment). Graduating with Honours from Bart’s and The London—with distinctions and multiple awards (including a runner-up position for the University of London Gold Medal)—he has held roles such as restorative Senior House Officer at the Eastman Dental Hospital and later completed a Master’s in Endodontology (with distinction). His extensive experience includes serving as Deputy Programme Director for the Endodontic Practice PG Diploma, clinical supervisor for specialist trainees, and Board Examiner for the University. Kunal’s leadership and lecturing engagements have transformed practices across Croydon and Battersea.

Louise Hatton is an accomplished operations leader with over 20 years of experience in the dental industry, specialising in operational efficiency and growth.

Her hands-on experience has given her valuable insight into clinical operations, team management, compliance, and patient care, allowing her to develop and implement effective strategies that enhance operational performance and business growth.

She spent several years as Operations Director at Ascent Dental Care, where she played a pivotal role in expanding the business and driving significant revenue and EBITDA growth through streamlined operational processes while maintaining high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Currently, Louise serves as Head of Operations Strategy and Systems for Dental Beauty Partners Group, overseeing group-wide initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, optimise systems, and drive sustainable growth.

Dr Payman Sobhani is an experienced dentist and multi site practice owner, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while contributing to the wider development of modern dental practice. Alongside his clinical work, Payman has a keen interest in how strong leadership, effective systems and team culture support sustainable performance in dentistry.

He brings a balanced perspective that bridges clinical excellence and real-world practice challenges, with experience working across busy dental environments and supporting teams to deliver consistent standards of care. Payman is particularly passionate about continuous improvement, professional development and creating positive patient experiences.

As a speaker, Dr Sobhani offers practical insight from the clinical front line, combining evidence-based dentistry with an understanding of the operational realities faced by practices today.

Rachel Potter is an experienced dental compliance and operational professional, with extensive experience in CQC readiness. With a background spanning dental nursing, treatment coordination and practice management, Rachel genuinely understands the realities of working in practice. She has supported many dental teams through inspections, mock CQC visits and ongoing compliance cycles, and is known for her clear, practical approach. Rachel lives and breathes the challenges Practice Managers face, helping them embed robust, sustainable governance systems that work in real-world practice environments.

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