Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa

The Dentist Who Never Wanted to Be One: Dr. Alasdair McKelvie's Remarkable Journey

28 September 2025 · 1:07:34 · Episode 24

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This is a conversation I never expected to have such emotional weight. Dr. Alasdair McKelvie has been the voice of reason for thousands of South African dentists facing their most difficult professional moments. As Head of Dental Services, South Africa at Dental Protection, he's the person practitioners call when everything goes wrong. But Alasdair's journey to this role was far from planned. Originally wanting to…

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