The Dental Head Start Podcast

Everyone's talking about it. Everybody wants a mentor. That's what they're looking for when they graduate. Who's your mentor, and are you putting the effort in? This is the dental mentoring sessions podcast by dental Head Start, real world mentoring every fortnight The post Dental Mentoring Series #1 – Navigating Your Dental Career Success appeared first on Dental Head Start.

@dr.haydynbathurst Welcome back Dental Head Start listeners! we’re on part two now of our communication series with @drpeterdayman. If you […] The post Tip #147: Communication: Effective patient interaction for new graduates with Dr Peter Dayman appeared first on Dental Head Start.

The whisperings throughout the clinics and the dental school whores, the reels and memes you're sending to your mates. Is biomimetic dentistry the new thing. And do I desire to be a biomimetic dentist? Today's guest is no foreigner to the field of biomedic dentistry. @dradisawant - He's been posting some epic work online, and I was super excited to get him on to chat all things deep margin elevation. The post Tip #146 – Biomimetic Dentistry: Exploring Deep Margin Elevation and Immediate Dentine Sealing with Dr Aditya Sawant appeared first on Dental Head Start.

David delivers another insightful focus episode, this time for dental students. Drawing from over eight years of professional experience as a practice owner and dental professional, David shares five critical insights he wishes he knew during his time as a dental student: The post Things I wish I knew focus series #2 – As a new student with Dr David Keir appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Hosted by Dr Haydyn Bathurst Welcome back Dental Head Start Listeners to todays episode on communication. With me in this […] The post Feature #97 – Communication: Confident and ethical patient interaction with Dr Peter Dayman appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Hosted by Dr Haydyn Bathurst Hello Dental Head Start listeners, welcome back to our feature series! Today’s guest is Dr […] The post Feature #96 – Embracing Lifelong Learning: An Interview with Dentist, Researcher, and Educator – Dr. Arosha Weekaroon appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Hosted by Hieu Dong All throughout dental school, my friends and I have always dreamed about where we’d be in […] The post FEATURE #95 – Planning Your Timeline: Career, Kids, Practice Ownership appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Welcome to the Discoveries in Dental focus series. This series highlights recent dental discoveries and saves you time having to […] The post Discoveries in Dental Focus #4 – Robot dentists are here! appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Welcome to the OHT pathways focus series by Dental Head Start. Listen to a limited series of interviews with OHTs […] The post OHT Pathways Focus #3 – Business ownership with Salik Faniad appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Welcome to the Discoveries in Dental focus series. This series highlights recent dental discoveries and saves you time having to read through numerous journal articles. Hosted by @dr.haydynbathurst This episode is an overview of silver fluoride in dentistry. It covers the differences between silver diamine fluoride and silver fluoride, the history of silver compounds, benefits like antibacterial properties and caries arrest, as well as drawbacks such as tooth staining and contraindications. Dr Haydyn shares his perspectives on when silver fluoride can be useful and when it should be avoided in practice. The post Discoveries in Dental Focus #3 – The Pros and Cons of Using Silver Fluoride in Dentistry appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Re-run series: Finding your support network on Social Media Picked by @christina_oralhealth This series of re-run episodes is a curated […] The post Tip #145 [RE-RUN] – Empowering and educating parents on breathing and growth with Dr Shereen Lim appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Join us on the Dental Head Start podcast as we dive into our first episode of our four-part series, "5 Things I Wish I Knew." This episode is crafted specifically for new graduates stepping into the world of dentistry. Despite the excitement, the transition from student to practitioner brings its own set of challenges. We discuss the reality of day-to-day dentistry where the need for work-life balance and a supportive work environment becomes crucial. Hear about the common pre-work anxieties that many face and the gradual journey toward overcoming them. We also talk about the loss of structure after university and the importance of taking proactive steps to grow your confidence and scope. Lastly, we delve into effective patient communication strategies—learning to listen rather than fill the silence. Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate your dental career with confidence and support. The post Things I wish I knew focus series #1 – As a new graduate with Dr David Keir appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Welcome to the Discoveries in Dental focus series. This series highlights recent dental discoveries and saves you time having to read through numerous journal articles. Hosted by @dr.haydynbathurst In this episode I discuss the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), a calcium silicate-based cement used in endodontic procedures such as pulp capping and preventing pulpal exposure, even in cases of irreversible pulpitis. However, there are potential contradictions in using MTA, such as the need for an aseptic environment and the potential for pulp exposure, which may negate its effectiveness. The post Discoveries in Dental Focus #2 – Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) for Endodontic procedures appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Hosted by Christina Potestas @christina_oralhealth Listen on all podcast players Hi Dental Head Start listeners, Christina here. This episode is a bit of a fangirling moment for me because I sit down with Tabitha Acret @tabitha_dental_hygienist_ , whose journey beyond Uni is quite inspirational. We talk about her initial work in both general and specialist practices, travelling around the world and presenting Guided Biofilm therapy to international audiences and all the serious life lessons in between that help us become better clinicians. Tabitha is about to complete her master’s degree in Advanced Periodontics at the University of London and is an academic at the Sydney University. Keep listening to hear her story and how she continues to make the most out of her Oral Health Degree. The post Feature #94 – Making the most of our Oral Health degree with Tabitha Acret appeared first on Dental Head Start.

In this episode, Dr Harry Mohan, a specialist endodontist breaks down how to protect the tooth in between each appointment and gives some practical tips on how to and why to place interim/temporary restorations. Dr Mohan breaks down the restorative workflow in endo from completely stripping down the tooth and protecting that coronal seal till a definitive restoration can be placed. The post TIP #144 – Restorative Workflow in Endodontics with Dr Harry Mohan appeared first on Dental Head Start.

I bring to you in this episode a great chat I had with Stephanie Botts. For those unlucky ones that have yet to come across her online, Stephanie is a registered dental hygienist and specialist in office ergonomics sharing some really important advice around our posture and wellbeing as dental professionals. Based in Denver, Colorado, Stephanie has gained over 40 thousand followers on social media and continues to spread her message via virtual assessments and her new podcast Straight up with Steph. We spoke about how dental school is an effective time to start establishing good posture habits to make a huge impact in preventing pain and avoiding long-term health issues. She shared so many good bite sized tips that are easily digestible to start implementing today and emphasises its never too late. Stephanie says “this is the only body we’ve got” so I hope this episode helps you on your way to protecting your career through posture. The post Tip #143 – Protecting our career through posture with Stephanie Botts appeared first on Dental Head Start.

This series of re-run episodes is a curated selection of interviews to help listeners cut through the noise of social media and start finding their support network of dentists who are actively sharing their expertise and life online. These interviews reveal more about the real person behind the Instagram profile - I hope that it opens doors to a network of potential mentors and starts what may be a guiding and inspiring relationship beyond graduation. In this episode, I am throwing back to the very insightful chat between Dr Erica Hwin and @thelimitlessdentist , Dr. Kaejenn Tchia about how to stay motivated and find fulfillment in your dental career. Dr. Tchia shares tips for maintaining good mental health as a student and advice for envisioning the type of dentist you want to become in the future. He emphasizes dreaming big and learning from other dentists as ways to prevent feeling lost after graduation. I follow The Limitless Dentist on Instagram and somehow Kaejenn’s words of wisdom and guidance always appear when I need them the most. Enjoy this rerun and make sure to follow The Limitless Dentist online. The post TIP #142 [RE-RUN] – Dreaming big for life after graduation with Dr Kaejenn Tchia appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Welcome to the Discoveries in Dental focus series. This series highlights recent dental discoveries and saves you time having to […] The post Discoveries in Dental Focus #1 – Digital Dentures appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Welcome to the OHT pathways focus series by Dental Head Start. Listen to a limited series of interviews with OHTs […] The post OHT Pathways Focus #2 – Working in Prosthodontics with Amelia Musulin appeared first on Dental Head Start.

In Part 2 of our series with Dr Ben Lee, he gives us an epic pep talk for our time at dental school. Dr Ben unpacks the real reason he decided to specialise in prosthodontics and reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously while studying. Feeling over exams and time for a study break? Have a listen to this ep and get your motivation back! The post TIP #141 – A Pep Talk for Dental Students in Exams… with Dr Ben Lee Part 2 appeared first on Dental Head Start.