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Your Dental Besties

Claire Louise & Ben

We are Ben & Claire, not your typical oral health experts and this isn"t a regular dental industry podcast. We are here to have FUN and brighten up your commute, ease your workout at the gym or join you on a walk. We want you to love what you do, so we sometimes talk teeth but we always talk wisdom. Join us for a chat, stay for the lols

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All Episodes

30:27

WORLD WORDS GAME (BEN EDITION) & DOUBLE AGONY AUNT/UNCLE

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/06/16

Ben and Claire play the world words game, followed by a double Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle. This weeks dilemmas include a hygienist who feels undermined by her colleagues and a hygienist who worries she is too gentle compared to hygienists before her. What advice would you give? Comment below

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34:15

SEASON 4! QUICK CATCH UP & HOW MANY PATIENTS DO YOU SEE?

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/06/09

It's the start of season 4! Team YDB wants to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with us. Ben and Claire start with a catch up of what they have been up to. Claire is about to start a Level 7 Diploma in Oral & Positive Health (she absolutely messed up the title of the course in the podcast- DOH). It does cover positive psychology, including topics on periodontics, lifestyle medicine, leadership and coaching, smoking, digital dentistry and many more topics. It looks

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28:54

GETTING REVIEWS & HOW DO YOU TELL SOMEONE THEY HAVE B.O?

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/06/02

Claire and Ben do what Ben loves best- a double Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle. The dilemma's that YDB listeners needed answers to in this episode are:1) How do you get reviews?2) How do I tell my nurse they have B.O?What is your answers to these dilemmas? Pop your answer in the comments. Team YDB love hearing what you have to say. Thanks to our season 3 sponsors:Skrubz- The best scrubs in the bizzEMS UK- Game changers in the biofilm disruption gameSwallow Dental- Get your oral health equipment and ordering

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28:50

MAINTAINING 'TURKEY TEETH'

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/05/27

What has made Ben and Claire laugh so hard in that thumbnail?After they get over that, in this episode Ben and Claire talk about maintaining 'Turkey teeth'. Is it easy enough to do? How do you do it? What is your thoughts on maintaining dental work carried out via dental tourism? Comment below or reach out to team YDB on instagram and let us know.A big thankyou to our season 3 sponsors:EMS UKSkrubzSwallow Dental (use code 'dentalbesties' at the checkout)Don't forget its your last chance to enter our

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38:14

SHOULD ALL HYGIENISTS & THERAPISTS GET THE SAME WAGE?

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/05/19

IT IS NEARLY COMPETITION DRAW TIME. This is the last episode to be able to win the YDB big giveaway- get your entries in. Ben and Claire answer a listeners query about different prices for different modalities by different hygienists in the same practice. Then the next Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle is about hygienists being paid different wages at the same practice? Do you think this is ok? Comment what your thoughts are under the episode. A BIG thank you to the sponsors of season 3:SkrubzSwallow Dental

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32:59

COMPLAINTS AND THE DREADED GDC WORD

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/05/12

After some initial funnies, Ben and Claire turn their attention to a more sombre topic this week. They discuss complaints and the GDC. A listener decided to tell their story (anon ofcourse to protect all those involved), so that people know what the process is like and they wanted people to learn from their experience. We applaud this person, thank you for being so honest for the benefit of your colleagues. Thankyou to our sponsors for season 3:Skrubz- the best scrubs in the businessSwallow Dental-

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23:33

SOCIAL MEDIA ETIQUETTE

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/05/06

Claire and Ben discuss the use of social media and also how some people can sometimes come across on forums or facebook threads. With some professionals feeling the need to post anonymously for fear of being ridiculed for asking a questions, Claire and Ben discuss why this might be and why we should all be kind. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.While social media can be a source for good, it can also be a source for bad. What is your thoughts on this topic? Answer in the

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29:03

WHY YOU SHOULD GO TO THE B'HAM DENTISTRY SHOW?

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/04/28

Claire and Ben start by talking about what they have been up to and what they are looking forward to. We hear how they are going to the Birmingham Dentistry Show on the 16-17th May 2025 at the NEC B'ham.Are you going to be there? Team YDB would love to see you there. Register for your place at https://birmingham.dentistryshow.co.uk/yourdentalbestiesTell us which team you are in- Team Ben or Team ClaireA BIG thankyou to our season sponsors:Skrubz- the best scrubs in dentistryEMS UK- the founders of

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36:34

IF YOU COULD CHANGE THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/04/22

And when we say change the world, we mean if you were head of hygiene and therapy. What would you do? Comment below.Ben tells us what he would do, and Claire also shares her vision. Also, if you are looking for a job in Oxford, Claire gushes over Ben's practice and why it would be the perfect place to work. Get in touch if you are looking for a hygienist role. As always a BIG thankyou to our sponsors:@Skrubz@Emsdentaluk@swallow_dentalListen to the end to be involved on our big GIVEAWAY at the end of

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31:16

MENOPAUSE AND PERI MENOPAUSE IN DENTISTRY

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/04/14

Ben and Claire talk about menopause and peri menopause in the workplace. They recorded this episode right after they delivered the Women's Health course in Oxford, so they felt inspired to talk about this important topic for todays show. If you are interested in attending the Women's Health course there are some spaces still available in Belfast (although only a couple as this podcast is released) and some spaces in Liverpool in June. The link to book is

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35:48

FUNNIES OF THE WEEK & IMPOSTER SYNDROME

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/04/07

Claire and Ben start with your gross and funny stories of the week. Be prepared to laugh! Claire nearly fainted from laughing from one of the stories. Then Ben asks Claire about imposter syndrome. Do you get imposter syndrome? How does Claire and Ben deal with it?A BIG THANKYOU to our season 3 sponsors:SKRUBZEMSSWALLOW DENTALDon't forget to get involved in our end of season giveaway. The details of the competition can be heard at the end of the podcast. Like all our sponsors on instagram as well as

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28:39

TELLING PATIENTS THEY HAVE DISEASE & SYSTEMIC DISEASE...

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/03/31

In this episode we have a DOUBLE Agony Aunt & Agony Uncle (Ben's fave). In the first Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle, a listener asks what to do if you feel like you struggle to tell patients they have disease. It's not an easy conversation to have, so how do you navigate it?The second Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle is someone who wants to understand why people talk so much about general dentistry, but there isn't as much discussion about systemic health links. Ben and Claire discuss this topic.Don't forget our

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43:14

YOUR FUNNIES CONTINUED & DO YOU TAKE PLAQUE/BLEEDING...

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/03/24

Claire and Ben start they way they love- with your dental funnies. Keep them coming! Not only do we love to receive them (as they make our day at YDB HQ), we know how much you love to hear them. If anything funny happens at work, make sure you let us know. We also love your gross stories too. The topic of the day is plaque and bleeding scores. Do you take them routinely? If not, Claire and Ben look at the barriers to doing them and they discuss if they are necessary or not. There may be some nuggets

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25:22

TO TOP UP YOUR DIPLOMA OR NOT & THERAPY REFERRALS

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/03/17

In this episode Claire and Ben talk about how to get a dentist to refer therapy patients as they respond to a situation where a dentist refuses to refer patients over to one of our listeners. This listener is struggling with this dilemma and wrote in. Is this something you are contending with? What would Claire and Ben do and why might this be?Another listener sent in a query about whether or not they should top up their diploma to a degree. Listen to find out what Claire and Ben think.Don't forget

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35:32

DISC PERSONALITY THEORY TO COMMUNICATE WITH PATIENTS

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/03/10

Use the DISC personality theory to better communicate with patients. Claire and Ben go into the psychology of behaviour and talk about how this can be used when treating patients. It's fascinating stuff. Being a hygienist and therapist is so much more than clinical work. The Agony Aunt and Agony Uncle this week is someone who write in asking the pair to discuss using ineffective equipment, it seems they are having an issue with the kit they are using. Is this something you are contending with. Hear

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34:16

ADVICE FOR THE NEWLY QUALIFIED

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/03/03

The start of season 3! To all YDB OG's, thank you for being on this journey with us. Ben, Claire and the YDB team cannot believe we are here. First things first, a HUGE thank you to our season 3 sponsors- EMS, Skrubz and Swallow Dental. In this episode we read out your advice to newly qualified hygienists and therapists. It's a must listen to those who are new in your career. Reach out to us if you are newly qualified and you found this episode useful.If you are looking at getting some dental

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32:31

HYGIENE DEPARTMENT 'MISTAKES'

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/02/17

Ben and Claire discuss hygiene department 'mistakes'. Well not mistakes, just things that could be done better maybe. From language to appointment times. The Agony Aunt/ Agony Uncle this week is a message received from a hygienist who is worried their wages will start to be affected as a dentist they work with has started doing hygiene treatment. Remember to like, comment and share. DM the team your dilemmas and any topics you want Claire and Ben to discuss on the podcast.

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33:09

WORLD WORDS GAME & HYGIENE APPRENTICESHIPS

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/02/10

Ben and Claire play the world words game to begin. Claire says some selected dental words and Ben has to guess what language Claire is (trying) to speak. Do let us know how close she was to speaking your language if you speak any that she attempts. The topic of the day is how to manage mood hoovers and the Agony Aunt, Agony Uncle of the day is a request to discuss YDB's ideas on hygienist apprenticeships. We would love to know your thoughts on this topic.Get in touch if you have anything y0u want

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31:10

WHAT CAN A DENTIST SAY THAT A GYNAECOLOGIST CANNOT?

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/02/03

In true Ben and Claire style we start with your funnies. You have sent in your ideas about what a gynaecologist can say, but a dentist cannot and you did not disappoint. From pricks to lips, you guys are dirty little rat bags!Then we get serious and talk about Claire's favourite topic- ANALOGIES. She said she'd write a book and so she did. You can find it on Amazon (A Little Book of Analogies). They discuss the analogies they use, including analogies they have picked up from hygienists and

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35:16

CRINGE DENTAL MOMENTS & PRACTICE RED FLAGS

Your Dental Besties ·

2025/01/27

Ben and Claire start by reading out the cringe moments that have happened with your patients. We love your gross and cringe stories, the YDB team would love you to send yours in because we love starting the episodes with these. The topic of the day is Practice red flags. A listener wrote in and asked for us to discuss this, so we did. What is Ben's red flags and why does Claire think a practice should have good toilet paper?The Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle is all about what would you do if the dentist

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