Best Stephanie Botts Podcasts (2024)

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Things I wish I knew focus series #1 – As a new graduate with Dr David Keir 19:13

2h ago19:13

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Hosted by Dr David Keir 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 di…

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Attending Dental Conferences and Creating Content with BrushwithBritt 48:40

8h ago48:40

48:40

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Today, my friend Britt and I chat about how we met, the ups and downs of dental conferences, being a content creator, and more. Britt is the creator of BrushwithBritt, a practicing hygienist, content creator, podcast host, speaker, writer, and more! We discuss some things about attending shows and being…

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Discoveries in Dental Focus #2 – Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) for Endodontic procedures 9:10

5h ago9:10

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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 cappin…

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Feature #94 – Making the most of our Oral Health degree with Tabitha Acret 1:03:57

1h ago1:03:57

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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 sp…

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Tips on Patient Positioning 33:30

27d ago33:30

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Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Today, I give you tips on patient positioning to reduce your pain and increase good ergonomics and efficiency. I demo occlusal plane placement and the difference between regular and ergonomic loupes. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why patient positioning is crucial for YOU 6:58 - On-demand course info 8:15 - Your …

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TIP #144 – Restorative Workflow in Endodontics with Dr Harry Mohan 36:43

20d ago36:43

36:43

Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Hieu Dong During endo simulation clinic we’re taught how to drill the…

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Tip #143 – Protecting our career through posture with Stephanie Botts 38:27

1M ago38:27

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Hosted by Christina Potestas @christina_oralhealth I bring to you in this episode a great chat I had with Stephanie Botts @steph.polishedposture – 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 …

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TIP #142 [RE-RUN] – Dreaming big for life after graduation with Dr Kaejenn Tchia 17:10

1M ago17:10

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Rerun Series: Find your support network on social media. Picked by Christina Potestas 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 a…

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Discoveries in Dental Focus #1 – Digital Dentures 11:00

2M ago11:00

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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 Haydyn Bathurst In this pilot episode, we are going to be exploring the concept of digital dentures, 3d printed dentures, and, by extension, CADCAM dentures. So the the…

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Episode 9: Alternative Careers in Dentistry 19:11

2M ago19:11

19:11

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Hi! I have had many questions from followers about doing something outside of the operatory. I'm sharing what I know in today's episode, I hope you enjoy it! To watch on YouTube, click here Timestamps: 00:00 - Curious about alternative careers? 2:00 - My experience 5:49 - Crucial questions to ask yourse…

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OHT Pathways Focus #2 – Working in Prosthodontics with Amelia Musulin 46:41

2M ago46:41

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Welcome to the OHT pathways focus series by Dental Head Start. Listen to a limited series of interviews with OHTs that have taken the less traditional general practice pathway and used their scope to endeavour into a unique, different and fulfilling career. Hosted by Christina Potestas In this episode, I sit down with Amielia, an Oral Health Therap…

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TIP #141 – A Pep Talk for Dental Students in Exams… with Dr Ben Lee Part 2 23:12

3M ago23:12

23:12

Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Hieu Dong Hey dental students, exam period got you stressing? Same… I…

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FEATURE #93 – Dreaming big: A journey from dentist to entrepreneur with Dr Namita Gupta 1:08:45

3M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Hosted by Dr David Keir In this episode, David chats with Dr. Namita Gupta about her career journey from dental school to owning multiple dental practices and starting her tech business, Restocq. Namita discusses her early career experiences working in both regional and city practices, which helped her gain a variety of skills. She emphasizes the i…

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TIP #140 – Crowns for Beginners with Dr Ben Lee Part 1 41:54

3M ago41:54

41:54

Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Hieu Dong Direct? Indirect? Porcelain? Metal? Porcelain fused to meta…

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Episode 8: Alcohol Myths and Truths 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

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Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Today, we're dispelling myths about alcohol and discussing how it affects our physical and mental health. I hope you enjoy! To watch on YouTube, click here Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 4:02 - Why I gave up alcohol 14:47 - Myth #1: Alcohol is only bad for "alcoholics" 17:42 - What alcohol actually does in the…

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TIP #139 – The strongest bond in dentistry: Dental assistant and Dentist with Rochelle Fisher 49:19

3M ago49:19

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Christina Potestas In this episode, I sit down with Rochelle Fisher, …

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Episode 7: Tips for New Grads 38:16

4M ago38:16

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Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! As a dental hygienist of 16 years, I'm excited to share what I wish I would have known as a new grad! Congrats on graduating school and I hope these tips are helpful. To watch on YouTube, click here Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 2:31 - From School to the Office 6:33 - Office Red Flags 10:05 - Office Green Fla…

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OHT Pathways Focus #1 – Working in Orthodontics with Mirna Yousif 53:09

4M ago53:09

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Welcome to the OHT pathways focus series by Dental Head Start. Listen to a limited series of interviews with OHTs that have taken the less traditional general practice pathway and used their scope to endeavour into a unique, different and fulfilling career. Hosted by Christina Potestas In this episode, I chat with Mirna Yousif, an OHT who worked in…

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Episode 6: Products You Need in Dentistry! 27:16

4M ago27:16

27:16

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Today's episode we are discussing my favorite ergonomic products for dental clinicians! To watch on YouTube, click here 00:00 - Intro 2:26 - Hearing Protection 4:32 - Ergonomic Loupes 9:14 - Ergonomic Seating 14:29 - Suction Devices 16:42 - Ergonomic Instruments 20:49 - Cordless Handpieces 22:23 - Elect…

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TIP #138 [RE-RUN] – Standing Your Ground with Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen 37:24

4M ago37:24

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Rerun Series: Find your support network on social media. Picked by Christina Potestas 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 a…

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FEATURE #92 – POV: You’re a Dental Student in 2024 with Nathan Lau, Emily Lee, Jack Awad and Ashton Foo 1:06:08

4M ago1:06:08

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Hosted by Hieu Dong In this episode, we get a glimpse into the world of dental school and dental students in 2024. Join Nathan from Griffith Uni, Emily from UQ, Jack from USYD and Ashton from UWA as they share what a day in the life is like at their uni’s and give valuable advice for younger students. From the parties and fun to the grind and stres…

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TIP #137 – OHT Student Spotlight with Kaitlyn White: Thriving and Surviving Uni 16:13

5M ago16:13

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Christina Potestas Wow, we are well within the first semester this ye…

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FEATURE #91 – Empowering Women and Everything in Between with Dr Tiffany Chen 54:50

5M ago54:50

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Hosted by Dr David Keir David and Tiffany sit down and uncover their similar experiences in their journeys to becoming the dentists they are today. Tiffany moved from New Zealand to pursue dental school in Australia and took a liking to the relaxed atmosphere that regional life gave just after graduating. After working for a few years, she took off…

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Episode 5: Top 5 Ergonomic Mistakes 24:43

6M ago24:43

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Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Today's episode is covering the Top 5 ergonomic mistakes I've seen doing assessments over the past few years. 00:00 Intro 01:56 Not Establishing Neutral Posture 06:19 Twisting and Reaching 12:38 Not Taking Microbreaks 16:23 Improper Patient Positioning 21:14 Excessive Grip 23:46 Recap To watch on YouTub…

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TIP #136 – Seeing Your First Patient with Dr Nicole Contemplacion & Laura Righetto (OHT) 39:13

5M ago39:13

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Christina Potestas I wanted to dedicate this episode to all my peers …

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Feature #90 – Our Dental School Journeys So Far with Hieu Dong & Christina Potestas 32:11

6M ago32:11

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In this episode, Hieu and Christina miraculously got a chance amongst their hectic schedules to catch up and get to know each other a little better. Like dental school, they joined the Dental Head Start team with two feet running so it was fun to chill for a sec and in fact discover that they have quite unique experiences and journeys into dental s…

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Episode 4: How to Reduce Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Pain 22:11

6M ago22:11

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Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Hi, I'm Stephanie, a practicing dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist. I help dental and office workers with their ergonomics and posture through my company, Polished Posture. In this episode, we discuss hand/wrist pain and how this ONE habit could be the cause of it all. Plus I give tips on ergono…

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Episode 3: Which Dental Stool is Right for You? 14:41

6M ago14:41

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Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Hi, I'm Stephanie, a practicing dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist. I help dental and office workers with their ergonomics and posture through my company, Polished Posture. In this episode, we discuss traditional vs saddle stools! 00:00 - Intro 1:57 - How to Adjust Your Stool 5:30 - My Beef with…

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Episode 2: All About Ergonomic Loupes 20:39

7M ago20:39

20:39

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Hi, I'm Stephanie, a practicing dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist. I help dental and office workers with their ergonomics and posture through my company, Polished Posture. In this episode, we discuss all things ergonomic loupes! I'll demonstrate the difference between ergo and traditional loupe…

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Episode 1: The One About Posture 24:33

7M ago24:33

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Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Hi, I'm Stephanie, a practicing dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist. I help dental and office workers with their ergonomics and posture through my company, Polished Posture. In my very first podcast episode, we talk about how important posture is, not only to our spine and muscles, but other area…

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FEATURE #89 – How to become a confident, competent, and resilient dentist with Dr Raghu Channapati 58:36

7M ago58:36

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Today we have a fascinating discussion with Dr. Raghu Chennapati about helping new graduates transition smoothly into the dental profession. Dr. Chennapati has a unique perspective, having trained as a prosthodontist in India before moving to Australia and starting his career over as a general dentist. He shares insights from his own journey of nav…

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TIP #135 – Endodontic Radiography: How to catch that apex! with A/Prof William Ha 37:36

10M ago37:36

37:36

Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Haydyn Bathurst In dental school, taking PAs in endodontics has been …

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FEATURE #88 – Our Implant Journeys with Dr Graeme Pearson & Dr David Keir 42:00

10M ago42:00

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If you’ve been a long time listener of the podcast, you may recognise some familiar voices in this episode! In this month’s Feature, Dr David Keir and Dr Graeme Pearson are back on the show to catch us up on their dental journeys and in particular, on their implant journeys. Both David and Graeme have taken different approaches to their further edu…

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FEATURE #87 – [Re-Run] Communication with Dr Mark Hassed 1:03:21

10M ago1:03:21

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. If you’re struggling with treatment plans and communication I have absolutely n…

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Mental Wellbeing Focus #5 – Mental Resilience in Dentistry with Dr Kyle Stanley 1:03:21

11M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Welcome to the Mental Wellbeing Series by Dental Head Start. Join us across a limited series of episodes as we delve into the world of mental health and explore strategies and tips to improve our overall well-being. Hosted by Dr Kaejenn Tchia In today’s episode I discuss the importance of mental resilience in Dentistry with Dr Kyle Stanley. We also…

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FEATURE #86 – CEREC To Success & The Patient Experience with Dr Lingaiah Dronavalli 1:39:00

11M ago1:39:00

1:39:00

As a new grad, it’s almost the norm rather than the exception nowadays to have at least some form of digital dentistry within one’s practice. But it wasn’t always this way, and for many more seasoned dentists, the world of digital dentistry was something they had to slowly piece together over the years and learn to leverage. In this months’ feature…

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TIP #134 – Empowering & Educating Parents on Breathing & Growth with Dr Shereen Lim 19:29

11M ago19:29

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin It’s common practice nowadays to encourage parents to b…

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TIP #133 – Mythbusting in Rotary with A/Prof William Ha 41:04

12M ago41:04

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Haydyn Bathurst A lot of dental students that are about to graduate h…

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Mental Wellbeing Focus #4 – Identity & Self Worth in Dentistry with Dr Viet Le and Dr Chiraag Devani 1:05:05

12M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Welcome to the Mental Wellbeing Series by Dental Head Start. Join us across a limited series of episodes as we delve into the world of mental health and explore strategies and tips to improve our overall well-being. Hosted by Dr Kaejenn Tchia In today’s episode I chat with Dr Viet Le and Dr Chiraag Devani on an important mental health topic of Iden…

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TIP #132 – The Sixth Month (The Courage to Try Again) with Dr Erica Hwin 23:06

12M ago23:06

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin It’s time for your 6 month review! Dr Erica Hwin is bac…

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FEATURE #85 – Finding the Right Job with Dr Nauvneel Kashyap 1:24:24

1y ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin With job hunting season just around the corner, we’re teaming up with Nauv Kashyap to cover the top most commonly asked questions students and new grads have when it comes to finding the right job. Even as times change, the challenges we face as new grads are evergreen. In this episode, we’re talking about the differences be…

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TIP #131 – Hypo-what-mineralisation? with Dr Deb Wong 28:22

1y ago28:22

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin We’ve all children come in for check-ups, with no signs…

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TIP #130 – Biomimetic Dentistry – Principles with Dr Maheer Shah 32:10

1y ago32:10

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin Biomimetic dentistry – it’s all the talk nowadays but w…

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FEATURE #84 – Special Needs Dentistry & Oral Health Advocacy with Dr Trudy Lin 1:05:04

1y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin Inclusivity, equitability, and community – these are the themes for this month’s Feature. In this episode, we are joined by Dr Trudy Lin, one of 25 Special Needs dentists in Australia and a passionate advocate for equitable access to oral health for all individuals, with her work and contributions granting her the SA Young A…

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TIP #129 – Antibiotic Resistance in Dental Health with Dr Leanne Teoh 20:04

1y ago20:04

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Haydyn Bathurst We are all briefly aware of antibiotic resistance bei…

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Mental Wellbeing Focus #3 – Left Handed Dentistry: The Side You Never Thought About with Dr Vishi Phoeung & Dr Owen Johnston 43:40

1y ago43:40

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Welcome to the Mental Wellbeing Series by Dental Head Start. Join us across a limited series of episodes as we delve into the world of mental health and explore strategies and tips to improve our overall well-being. Hosted by Dr Kaejenn Tchia In today’s episode I have a fireside chat with 2 dental school colleagues of mine whom we all share one com…

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TIP #128 – Teeth, Tongues & Tonsils with Dr Shereen Lim 17:41

1y ago17:41

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin Teeth, tongues, thumbs and tonsils. There are so many t…

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TIP #127 – LA For Children with Dr Deborah Wong 37:14

1y ago37:14

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin Whether you love treating kids or not, as dentists, we …

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TIP #126 – The State of Saliva with Dr Samantha Byrne 19:11

1y ago19:11

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Haydyn Bathurst Saliva… or rather spit! We’re told it’s important to …

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TIP #125 – Childhood Bruxism: A Case Study with Dr Shereen Lim 23:14

1y ago23:14

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Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin As dentists, we are one of the very first people to be …

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