Dr. Simon Chard's Battle Against Plastic in Oral Care

EP 313 - Simon is a leading UK cosmetic dentist and co-founder of
the sustainable oral care brand PARLA, as seen on Dragon’s Den


We discuss PARLA's pioneering methods for reducing single-use
plastics in dentistry with products like toothpaste tablets and
plastic-free floss. We talk about the environmental impact of
traditional oral care products, the intricacies of launching a
sustainable business, and the hurdles faced by dentists and
startups.


We also discuss the importance and strategies to manage stress
and prevent burnout, and highlight the benefits of disconnecting
from constant digital connectivity.


Simon also explains why greenwashing and gimmicks qualify for the
big bin of bullsh*t.


Spotify Video Chapters:


00:00 BWB with Dr. Simon Chard


00:14 The Problem with Toothpaste Tubes


00:44 Introducing Perla: A Sustainable Solution


01:38 The Environmental Impact of Plastic


02:19 Innovative Oral Care Products


02:53 Challenges in the Oral Care Industry


07:19 Health Concerns and Ingredients in Toothpaste


11:07 Mental Health in Dentistry


13:30 The Dragon's Den Experience


15:35 Entrepreneurial Journey and Future Plans


34:52 Cosmetic Dentistry and Market Trends


37:27 Public Perception and Media Influence


39:41 The Dentist Stereotype in Media


40:37 Public Health and Dental Care


41:21 Children's Oral Health Crisis


42:08 Government's Role in Health Education


43:11 The Importance of Prevention


44:55 Personal Health Advice


48:10 The Role of Mentors


49:00 Challenges in the Food Industry


51:03 Greenwashing in Consumer Products


52:33 Quickfire Round - Getting To Know Simon


58:11 Mental Health in Startups


01:04:48 Business or Bullshit Game


01:14:02 Wrap Up


Simon's recommendations:


The Almanac of Naval Ravikant (book)


Unstressable - Mo Gowdat (book)


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