Speakers

Dr Reena Wadia is the Founder and Principal Specialist Periodontist at RW Perio, which she established and grew into a state-of-the-art, four-surgery specialist clinic on Harley Street. Today, RW Perio is the largest and one of the UK’s leading specialist gum clinics, recognised for clinical excellence, innovation, and a highly patient-centred approach to care. With over fifteen years’ experience in periodontics and gum aesthetics, Dr Reena is driven by a clear mission: to elevate the importance of gum health and integrate it into a modern, lifestyle-led approach to wellbeing. Her work has been widely recognised in tier-one media, including Forbes, FT How To Spend It, Financial Times, British and US Vogue, Tatler, Harper’s Bazaar, The Sunday Times, and the BBC, positioning her as a leading voice in oral health both within and beyond dentistry. Dr Reena qualified from Barts and The London with the prestigious Gold Medal and multiple undergraduate awards. Following general practice, she undertook Senior House Officer roles in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Surgery, before completing specialist training in Periodontology at Guy’s Hospital. She was previously an Associate Specialist at King’s College Hospital. Passionate about education, she is the Founder of Perio School, now a leading global teaching academy delivering advanced periodontal education to dental students, dentists, and hygienists/therapists worldwide. In recognition of her contribution to education, she has been awarded a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Beyond clinical practice and teaching, Dr Reena is an Expert Advisor to the BDA Indemnity Board and 32Co, Co-Editor of Other Journals in Brief for the British Dental Journal, and a Trustee of the Oral & Dental Research Trust. Her debut book, The Perio Handbook, launched in December 2024 and rapidly became a number one international bestseller on Amazon. She hosts The Perio School Podcast, a monthly show featuring case-led discussions, expert insights, and global dental conversations, and also hosts Life & Smile, a weekly podcast exploring health, business, and modern life. Dr Reena is additionally the founder of By Dr Reena, a multi-award-winning oral-wellness product range that blends clinical science with luxury and is available online and at Harrods.