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The Dental Head Start Podcast

The Dental Head Start podcast is made to help dental students become great dentists. You cant google the path to dental success, but you can learn from those already there. We interview dentists who have achieved what you’re striving for and get the story behind the struggles, the successes and the advice they want you to hear. Get the head start you need in your dental career.

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TIP #119 – What is IBD and Its Role With the Mouth...

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2023/03/29

When we sign up to become dentists and study the art of teeth, we learn things like head and neck anatomy, prosthodontics in understanding the shape and contour of teeth, and orthodontics in where the teeth should sit in relation to the face. Apart from the aesthetic and engineering side of teeth, we too often forget about the function of teeth and the role of the mouth as part of a winding long tube that we all call the digestive system. With us here is Oral Medicine specialist Dr Michelle Kang to

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39:06

TIP #118 – Extractions… Pick Your Battles Wisely with...

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2023/03/22

If there’s one procedure that as new grads we often fear we may need a senior dentist to bail us out of - it’s a tricky extraction. In this episode with Dr Cecilia So, we discuss picking your battles wisely - which cases to tackle, which ones to avoid, how to calibrate yourself and how to get started. Just like any new procedure, the first one is always daunting. But overcoming it is a bandaid ripped off, a milestone moment and a huge relief. So for anyone wanting to get started with surgical

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TIP #117 – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the...

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2023/03/15

In dentistry we learn lots about how bacteria is the cause of all our problems, from dental caries, gingivitis, pulp necrosis and periapical lesions, are all bacteria bad for us? To discuss this question I’ve brought on Senior Lecturer at Melbourne University, Dr Samantha Byrne to discuss all things saliva and the environment that it creates for our microbiome. Very quickly into this episode you’ll learn how quickly this stuff gets nuanced in that there’s not really such thing as a good or bad

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25:18

TIP #116 – How to Shine Bright in Your Early Years of...

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2023/03/12

In today’s episode is an interview with the current president of the Australian Dental Student Association Sanika Shorey. We talk about what to expect out of your first year! Really because all dental schools are different we’re more focusing on your overall first half of dental school and what things you should expect and prepare for. This is an episode that will equip you well, and if you have any dental student in mind that you think this could be targeted for please feel free to share this with

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25:08

TIP #115 – That OHT Clean Feeling! with William...

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2023/03/01

‘Why can’t you get that stubborn piece of calculus off? In this WIWIK we bring back CJ to ask how to get that OHT clean feeling along with advice on proper periodontal charting and handling of children with a clean. Stay tuned!’ The post TIP #115 – That OHT Clean Feeling! with William Carlson-Jones appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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FEATURE #80 – The Big Wide World of Oral Medicine...

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2023/02/26

In this month’s feature episode we ask Oral Medicine Specialist Dr Michelle Kang about her journey and experience through the big wide world of oral medicine. Topics discussed include the variation in city and rural cases, the experience of travelling and the importance of a good support network to help you through tough times. Please sit back and enjoy! The post FEATURE #80 – The Big Wide World of Oral Medicine with Dr Michelle Kang appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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TIP #114 – The First Month (The Mental, Physical &...

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2023/02/23

Welcome to the first of a series of monthly catch ups with Erica! Starting full-time work can be exciting, daunting, invigorating and exhausting all at the same time. It takes a lot out of you - mentally, physically, emotionally and socially. In this episode, Erica shares the lessons she’s learnt in her first month so far and the mentality she is developing in order to stay positive and focused on improving her skills as a new grad. In true ‘What I Wish I Knew’ style, Erica goes over 12 tips for

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14:26

TIP #113 [RE-RUN] – Don’t Die Wondering, Just Ask...

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2023/02/15

You will never get the girl/boy, the job or the case acceptance if you do not simply ask. Sounds obvious, but critically analyse your own communication and case acceptance. Are there situations where you've seen a patient again and again and fallen into a habit of single tooth dentistry, without offering the comprehensive solution? Dr Mark Hassed is an expert in case acceptance and communication and this is one of hundreds of useful tips he's shared over the years of coaching dentists via The

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19:15

TIP #112 – The Broadening Scope of the OHT with...

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2023/02/09

In the ever evolving field of dentistry the role of the oral health therapist has morphed and changed. Different age ranges different types of treatment and all varied across different states. This gets pretty confusing. With me here today is the Vice president of ADOHTA, Lecturer at USYD and a fellow Colgate advocate for oral health which shout out we’re both apart of. I thought CJ would be an excellent start to dive into all things OHT and get into topics such as the role of oral health promotion

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TIP #111 – Is It Restorable? with Dr Michael Mandikos

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2023/02/02

It’s one thing understanding textbook definitions of restorability and optimal outcomes, and a whole different scenario when there’s a patient sitting in front of you with the hopes of saving a very broken down tooth. In this episode, we dive into the dilemma we’ve all encountered - can we save this tooth? Join us as we sit down with Dr Michael Mandikos to discuss assessing restorability, how far subgingival is too far subgingival, deep margin elevation and when posts should come into play. We talk

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54:15

FEATURE #79 – A Journey in Confidence with Dr Erica...

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2023/01/29

Happy New Year to our Dental Head Start family! To kick 2023 off, we wanted to touch base and share the big plans we have in store for you on The Dental Head Start Podcast. Firstly, we’d like to welcome our superstar editor Haydyn Bathurst to the microphone for his official debut as our new student host! Haydyn has been a huge asset to the team and we’re excited to share his perspectives and advocacy for all the dental students out there. With her shiny AHPRA registration in hand, Erica is now a

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32:00

New Grad Focus #5 – Welcome to the Dental Profession!...

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2023/01/25

Congratulations! You’ve finally made it through dental school and now you’re ready to start working as a dentist! Although studying dentistry may have felt like a huge challenge in your life, your first year as a dentist is likely to feel the same, if not more. So what are the key tips and tricks you need to know as you begin seeing patients and are doing procedures without the safety net of a supervisor checking off the key steps? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Michelle Chen who is a graduate

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FEATURE #78 – Overcoming Decision Paralysis as a New...

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2022/12/18

Hosted by Erica Hwin It goes without saying that a trait of our industry is being high achievers. What comes with big dreams is often big decisions, and when faced with too many, we can find ourselves inflicted by decision paralysis. What kind of dentist do I want to become, what kind of practice do I want to work at, what kind of people do I want to surround myself with? Do I want to specialise, do I want to go into research, do I want to become a practice owner or do I enjoy general dentistry for

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56:18

New Grad Focus #4 – Looking After Yourself as a New...

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2022/12/07

When you’ve gone through so many years of dental school, the last thing you want to happen is to cut your career short due to a work-related health issue. You may have heard stories of dentists experiencing burnout or back pain or you may have experienced these things yourself already. So how can you maximise your career and avoid any health related issues that may set you back? Welcome back to the New Grad Focus Series. My name is Phillip Nguyen and I am a first year graduate and today we are

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TIP #110 – Upskilling in Aesthetic Dentistry with Dr...

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2022/11/30

As a recent graduate, getting into the field of cosmetic dentistry can be quite overwhelming. Not only does it require us to have good technical skills, but it also comes with discussing treatment plans, that we ourselves wouldn't even be able to afford. In today's episode, Dr Cigdem Kipel and Dr Mitesh Vasant assure us about how we can start to engage with our patients in improving smiles, along with what other instruments are out there to help us along the way. The post TIP #110 – Upskilling in

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New Grad Focus #3 – Finding The Perfect Job For You...

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2022/11/23

When we’re about to graduate from dental school and looking for a job, we always hear how it is so important finding the right job for us that will allow us to rapidly grow both clinically and non-clinically as a new graduate dentist. But with so many job advertisements all touting the same perks and equipment, how can we filter out a job that may hold us back from growth from one that will maximise our first year a dentist? Welcome back to the New Grad Focus series. My name is Phillip Nguyen and I

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FEATURE #77 – Isn’t It Wonderful When Patients Say...

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2022/11/20

As dentists, where our primary goal is to help those in need, we need to remember that our patients aren’t just mouths with problems we need to fix, but they are human beings with feelings and needs, goals and ambitions and stories we owe it to them to listen to. In his book, ‘Isn’t It Wonderful When Patients Say Yes’, Dr Paul Homoly introduces the concept of the Spectrum of Appeal - of red and blue language that shape the way we communicate with our patients. He is a leading voice on the topics of

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TIP #109 – Questions to Ask Your Practice with Dr...

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2022/11/16

There’s no denying that the job hunting scene post-Covid has changed dramatically, and it’s become a new grads’ market. In this episode, we welcome back Dr Cigdem Kipel who sits down with Dr Mitesh Vasant, both of whom are practice owners, to break down the nitty gritty questions graduates should be asking when joining a practice. What’s the culture and environment like? How might it influence the treatment you undertake? What’s the mentorship like and what can you bring to the table to contribute

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New Grad Focus #2 – Public vs Private with Dr Steph...

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2022/11/09

During our time in dental school, most of us will only work in a setting treating patients within the public system. But the statistics show that about 90% of us will work in a private practice when we graduate. So do you know the differences between working in a public job vs a private job? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Bianca Lee and Dr Steph Ib and we speak about the core differences of working in these different sectors and how they can change our growth pathway. We discuss topics like

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36:18

New Grad Focus #1 – Your Checklist Before Starting...

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2022/11/02

The transition from being a student to a fully qualified dentist is one of the biggest periods of change we go through and it’s something that isn’t taught at all at university. In this episode, Dr Margaret Tran joins us to go through all the essential things you will need to have organised before you start your first day of work. Not only do we go through the specific requirements of each license and number, but also the nuances of each application and how to minimise the delay in receiving each

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