Kiran Shankla's journey reveals the transformative power of persistence paired with strategic self-reflection.
From a sports-loving teenager who initially resisted academic pressure to a multi-award-winning dentist specialising in minimally invasive techniques, her story demonstrates that success often comes through consistent effort rather than natural talent.
Through setbacks in Australia, rigorous postgraduate training at the Eastman, and building expertise in ICON treatment, Kiran shows how embracing continuous learning and maintaining perspective can lead to both professional achievement and personal contentment.
Her approach to balancing clinical excellence with work-life harmony offers valuable insights for dentists navigating their own career paths.
In This Episode
00:01:25 - Awards motivation and tactics
00:07:40 - Award application strategies
00:11:30 - Childhood ambition and sporting background
00:14:25 - Grammar school decisions and academic awakening
00:16:35 - Career-defining phone call about dentistry
00:18:10 - University challenges and determination
00:21:45 - Foundation training in Slough
00:26:25 - Australia adventure and reality check
00:31:05 - Eastman Masters journey
00:38:10 - Patient communication and treatment planning
00:42:15 - Key opinion leader opportunities
00:50:40 - Continuing education philosophy
00:55:20 - ICON treatment expertise
01:07:00 - Blackbox thinking
01:16:35 - Fantasy dinner party
01:18:30 - Last days and legacy
About Kiran Shankla
Kiran Shankla is a multi-award-winning general dentist with a Masters in Restorative Dentistry from UCL Eastman. Based in Reading, she works across multiple practices focusing on minimally invasive restorative dentistry. She serves as a Key Opinion Leader for DMG and SDI, with a focus on ICON infiltration therapy and teaching dentists across the UK whilst maintaining a commitment to high-quality patient care.
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