#14 From Baghdad to Boutique Dentistry: Abeer Al-Adhami’s Journey of Resilience

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Abeer Al-Adhami, the founder of Abi Dental in Sutton, Surrey. From surviving personal hardship to building a thriving boutique dental practice, Abi’s story is a testament to resilience, passion, and perseverance.

She shares how her mother’s imprisonment in Iraq shaped her determination, her journey from Baghdad to the UK, and the challenges she overcame to establish her own dental practice from scratch. 

Abi also opens up about balancing motherhood, running a business, and her plans for the future, including expanding Abi Dental while staying true to her compassionate approach to dentistry.Join us for an uplifting conversation about personal growth, professional ambition, and the power of perseverance.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

• How Abi navigated adversity, including her mother’s imprisonment and emigrating to the UK
• The story behind Abi Dental and its unique, boutique approach to patient care
• Balancing clinical dentistry, business growth, and personal life as a mother
• Future plans for practice expansion and mentoring the next generation of dentists

Key Topics Covered:

• Abi Dental: A compassionate, patient-centred dental practice in Sutton, Surrey
• Early Life: Growing up in Baghdad, studying dentistry during the Iraq-Iran War
• Family Resilience: Her mother’s imprisonment and the strength it instilled in her
• Starting from Scratch: Moving to the UK in 2000 and building Abi Dental from nothing
• Work-Life Balance: Raising two children while growing a business
• Future Aspirations: Expanding the practice, mentoring associates, and supporting her son’s athletic career

Listen now for a story of courage, perseverance, and success against all odds.