S4 Ep 8 : What Does Female Leadership Really Look Like in Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr Claire Hughes

Welcome back to Conversations with Dental Friends 🤍This week I’m sitting down with Dr Claire Hughes cosmetic dentist, entrepreneur, and one of Northern Ireland’s inspiring female dental practice owners redefining what leadership in dentistry can look like.Because here’s the thing…Graduating is just the beginning.In this episode we talk about:– Why the real education starts after university– Building a practice by leaning into your feminine strengths (not shrinking them)– The responsibility we have to lift as we climb in the female dental community– Expanding your craft with facial aesthetics– And finding your why in cosmetic dentistry so your career actually feels alignedClaire is generous, ambitious, and proof that you don’t have to choose between clinical excellence and business leadership. You can build both.You can connect with her on Instagram @clairehughesdental and @drclairefacialaesthetics we’re incredibly lucky to have women like Claire leading the way in dental practice ownership here in Northern Ireland. Reach out. Start conversations. Build your circle.Everything is linked in the show notes (go and have a scroll wherever you’re listening).Follow the podcast @conversationswithdentalfriendsFollow me @homegirlhygienistA huge thank you to Oral-B for sponsoring this episode and supporting these conversations.If you’re ready to start shaping 2026 intentionally, DM me the word LINK and I’ll send you my 2026 Career Planner.Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen and you can also join us over on Substack at conversationswithdentalfriends.substack.comSee you next week for another episode of Conversations with Dental Friends ✨