Bonus Episode: Time, AI and Building the Next Generation of Dental Leaders with Afeef Hadi

Episode notes

Most dental students are focused on passing exams. Afeef Hadi is building platforms, hosting events, and leading teams while still in his second year at King’s College London. In this exclusive TechDental bonus episode, he explains the philosophy and systems behind that output, from moving the clock off his screen to enter 12-hour deep-work sessions, to switching between Einstein’s “objective time” and Bergson’s “experiential time” to stay both productive and fulfilled. Afeef also discusses his med-tech projects, including an AI-driven ambulatory blood pressure monitor, and how these experiences inform his vision for applying AI across both the clinical and business sides of dentistry. He sees AI not just in radiograph analysis but in treatment planning, phone systems, and business functions where young professionals can leverage technology to make smarter decisions earlier. Networking is another cornerstone of his approach. Having logged over 400 high-quality conversations, Afeef explains why the key to connection is understanding intention, not ticking off contacts.