The Unseen Curriculum: Formation Series #5 – The Multifaceted Clinician with Dr Waleed Arshad

Hosted by Ahmed Issa Real growth in dentistry is built in discomfort. In this feature episode of the Formation Series, Ahmed Issa sits down with Dr Waleed Arshad to explore confidence, mentorship, mindset and what it takes to grow into a well-rounded clinician. Not about shortcuts.About becoming who the profession demands of you. Connect with Ahmed and Dr Waleed on instagram @waleedarshadd @drahmedissa Key moments (00:00) Introduction and Path to Dentistry(02:49) Unlearning the Dental School Echo Chamber(07:07) Why Sales Experience Makes You a Better Dentist(10:55) Overcoming Early Clinical Failures(14:14) Challenging the 5-Year Implant Rule(18:14) The Crucial Role of Mentorship(19:51) Transitioning to Complex All-on-4 Procedures(25:52) The Reality of Social Media Before-and-Afters(30:40) Building Brand Equity as an Associate(34:36) Solving the Flossing Problem with Glissy(38:32) Final Advice: Become a Multifaceted Professional Dr Waleed Arshad Dr Waleed Arshad is a principal dentist at  Bupa Newstead and Greenslopes,  with a focus on  advanced reconstructive and aesthetic dentistry. He is recognised for his commitment to clinical progression, digital integration, and delivering patient-centred care with precision and transparency. A Fellow of the Australasian Implant Academy, Dr Waleed has undertaken advanced training in augmentation and full arch implant reconstruction, complemented by mentorship with leading clinicians including Dr Ziv Simon. His philosophy is centres on clinical mastery becomes exponentially more powerful when paired when paired with paired with psychology, communication science and systems thinking Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this episode&#8230; The Orthoed Institute <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="367" src="https://www.dentalheadstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ORTHOED_INSTITUTE_MASTER_LOGOwithpostioningline-1024x367.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6212" srcset="https://www.dentalheadstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ORTHOED_INSTITUTE_MASTER_LOGOwithpostioningline-1024x367.jpg 1024w, https://www.dentalheadstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ORTHOED_INSTITUTE_MASTER_LOGOwithpostioni