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May 2023
37m 6s

5. Angus Walls on Being a Rebel

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About this episode

Breaking away from tradition and challenging the status quo are the hallmarks of an extraordinary person. 


Today’s guest is Angus Walls, who, across his forty years in the field, has excelled at finding better ways to care for his patients. Since 2013, Angus has worked as the Director of the Edinburgh Dental Institute at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. 


Between 2017 - 2018, Angus served as the ninety-fourth President of the International Association for Dental Research and opened his inaugural address by saying: "I've had an almost career-long interest in oral health and aging".


He's always put this vulnerable population at the front and center of his work, tackling the complex problems that this group face with creativity and compassion.


Prior to his current position, Angus spent eighteen years at Newcastle University as a Professor of Restorative Dentistry, only a few miles from his family home of North Shields in the North East of England. Angus has never been afraid to follow opportunity, even if there is a strong tradition in the UK to practice where you studied.


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What's In This Episode

  • Why did Angus decide to go against the grain and practice away from where he studied?
  • How Angus has challenged the status quo throughout his career.
  • Why Angus is so interested in oral health and aging.
  • What Angus will do next.
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