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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 1H 21M

Dr. Mikhil Amin: The Youngest NHS Practice Owner: Failing Exams to Buying a Practice at 27

from The Young Dentist · host Afeef Hadi, Faheem Mohammed

Today’s guest is the definition of a high-flyer, becoming a practice principal at just 27 years old - possibly the youngest NHS contract holder in the country at the time.But his journey wasn't a straight line to success. Dr Mikhil Amin opens up about failing his first-year exams at King's, dealing with personal loss during university, and surviving a "toxic" Foundation Training experience where he was yelled at and left in tears.In this no-nonsense conversation, we discuss the fine line between arrogance and confidence, the incredible mentorship that fast-tracked his business acumen by 10 years, and why he believes young dentists are being brainwashed by "Instagram Cosmetic Dentistry".If you want to know what it really takes to buy a practice young, or how to turn a bad start into a thriving career, this episode is for you. Let's get into it.

Today’s guest is the definition of a high-flyer, becoming a practice principal at just 27 years old - possibly the youngest NHS contract holder in the country at the time.But his journey wasn't a straight line to success. Dr Mikhil Amin opens up about failing his first-year exams at King's, dealing with personal loss during university, and surviving a "toxic" Foundation Training experience where he was yelled at and left in tears.In this no-nonsense conversation, we discuss the fine line between arrogance and confidence, the incredible mentorship that fast-tracked his business acumen by 10 years, and why he believes young dentists are being brainwashed by "Instagram Cosmetic Dentistry".If you want to know what it really takes to buy a practice young, or how to turn a bad start into a thriving career, this episode is for you. Let's get into it.

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