Johnny Grasser is a German sports scientist, speaker, motivational coach and consultant. His story is one of extraordinary resilience and unwavering determination. Despite grappling with the most severe form of tetra spastic, he has transcended physical limitations to achieve feats that defy conventional expectations. From conquering Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to representing his nation as a member of the esteemed German national parasurfing team, he epitomises the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Refusing to cede control to external forces, he champions an ethos of continuous growth, embracing novel challenges and fostering innovative solutions. On 16 May at the launch event for Oral-B’s Disability Champions Award Programme in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Dental Tribune International spoke with him about his achievements, his mindset and his views on inclusivity in sports and general and oral healthcare.