#290 Magic and Mountains — Martin and Vinnie Attariani Part 2

In the second part of this enlightening conversation, Martin and Vinnie Attariani dive deeper into their professional lives and personal passions. 

They discuss their experiences as judges for dental awards, their perspectives on industry recognition, and Martin's surprising side career as a professional magician.

The conversation explores their charitable endeavours, reflections on effective altruism, and their vision for a more holistic approach to healthcare that extends beyond dentistry. 

With candid insights about prevention, patient education, and the importance of looking at overall wellbeing, the Attarianis reveal their aspirations to create something more comprehensive than traditional dental care.

In This Episode

00:00:50 - Judging dental awards

00:05:10 - Dispelling award myths

00:09:35 - Patient journey innovations

00:13:15 - First impressions in practice

00:17:25 - The Top 50 dental list

00:21:00 - Kilimanjaro expedition

00:29:40 - Charity fundraising

00:32:30 - Effective altruism discussion

00:40:30 - Magic as a second career

00:43:35 - The Magic Dentist project

00:45:40 - Prevention and sugar frequency

00:53:15 - Future business plans

00:57:50 - Holistic healthcare vision

About Martin and Vinnie Attariani

Martin Attariani fled Iran as a teenage refugee before qualifying as a dentist in Sweden, where he also holds a master's in biochemistry. 

Now practising in the UK for 17 years, he operates a beautifully refurbished listed building practice where he excels in complex dentistry, including implants, endodontics, and orthodontics. 

Vinnie Attariani, originally from Canada, moved to the UK through an arranged marriage at 17, qualifying in dentistry from Birmingham in 2000 while raising two sons during her undergraduate years. 

She practices in a partnership at Houston Place, one of the UK's oldest dental practices, established in the 1840s.