The Dental Head Start Podcast

If you focus on the hurt, you will continue to suffer. If you focus on the lesson you will continue to grow.Unknown Author The challenges we experience in life almost always lead to our successes. Dr Catherine Yang is a testament to that. Moving to Australia as a 15 year old with minimal English, she was able to get into Dentistry and is now a practice owner, Author and Speaker. Her journey to this level of achievement taught her lessons of managing and ‘stepping on’ her fear. And that is the genesis of her book ” Step on Fear”. In this podcast we have the pleasure of discussing this journey, her advice, specifically tailored to young dentists as well as her influential involvement with B1G1, a company we are very passionately working with. Find out more about her new book “Step on Fear” here, as well as Legacy; The Sustainable Development Goals in Action, the B1G1 book Dr Catherine Yang co-authored at the link for a free sample chapter. Timestamps 11:37 – How Catherine got involved in B1G1.22:05 – Catherine talks about her contributions to her co-authored book “Legacy”.32:53 – What Catherine says about fear and her STEP’s towards conquering it.44:03 – Catherine’s role as a mentor and how she mentors others.52:50 – What Catherine learned from being challenged in her business and what she did to persevere. If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ RIPE Global In this exceptionally difficult time for our profession, we need to look at the silver lining. With time, we can work on ourselves and work on our dentistry. And what better way then with RIPE Global In a market flooded with online content, RIPE Global sits head and shoulders above the rest. Enjoy some of the most useful yet professionally created online content anywhere in the world, for just $59AUD/month. Benefits include Access to over 200 hours of lecture recordings and clinical videos.Phone, email and chat support4 Dentistry Fundamentals courses per year (valued at $1075). (Restoration Fundamentals is an example of this style of product.)4 Exclusive Live and interactive Q&A sessions per year (valued at $10K) My crown prep workflow is modelled on Lincoln’s video from the academy 3 years ago! This will change your practicing career. Get 30% off the membership for life – Use the code “Headstartripe” OrthoEd Exclusive Discount for DHS Listeners If you want to learn from these exceptional courses and teachers, sign up with the following codes to get 10% off their ENTIRE RANGE of courses! Expires 30th June 2022. Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-OTP“For One Time Payments 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-PP“For Payment Plans In this episode I share my personal experience with Orthodontics training and alignment of my own teeth. A preface for the journey we’re about to embark on. CPD Junkie How do you find CPD? It is such a difficult task, with courses listed here and there but you never know you’ve seen them all. Until Now. www.cpdjunkie.com.au has been created to provide all Dental CPD in the one place. Search by keyword, date, discipline, location, speaker or organiser – however you want to find it, you can. As a bonus for joining the site, you can get our Free e-book ” How to get the most out of CPD” AND get the Free photography cheat sheet created by Szabi Hant!Free Photography Cheat Sheet! The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully. If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads! The post FEATURE #55 – Step On Fear with Dr Catherine Yang appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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. Patients come to us for guidance. However, early on in our career, making the decision between filling, inlay, onlay or crown can be a difficult call. In this episode we chat with Dr Michael Frazis about this decision and the challanges he found with this early in his career. Once we know what’s best, it’s crucial we communicate it well and don’t confuse our patients while also letting them make an informed decision. Dr Frazis shares the way he explains treatment in his everyday practice. Dr Michael Frazis Dr Frazis enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in cosmetic work, complex surgery and nervous patients. He spent the first few years of his career focusing on patient communication and expanding his basic skill set. Dr Frazis is a frequent contributor to the online dental forum RipeGlobal: Restorative Implant Practice Excellence and is a content creator for the RipeGlobal. He has been increasingly involved with teaching dentists of all ages in a variety of hands on courses. OrthoEd My Journey So Far The OrthoEd Segment is a partnership between OrthoEd and Dental Head Start, aiming to bring you on the journey of the OrthoEd Mini Masters and my personal journey of orthodontic treatment. We’ll be creating 20 episodes over this year with a goal of providing a taste of what OrthoEd can provide and actionable tips and advice straight from the OrthoEd Educators. To view our entire OrthoEd Segment Series and for more information on how you can step up your own orthodontic game, visit our OrthoEd page. This WIWIK episode features: OrthoEd Segment #4 – Risk Assessment Assessing risks is a critical skill are component of Orthodontics and alignment. In this episode Dr Geoff Hall discusses some of the risks he see’s with David’s case. Exclusive Discount for DHS Listeners If you want to learn from these exceptional courses and teachers, sign up with the following codes to get 10% off their ENTIRE RANGE of courses! Expires 30th June 2022. Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-OTP“For One Time Payments 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-PP“For Payment Plans In this episode I share my personal experience with Orthodontics training and alignment of my own teeth. A preface for the journey we’re about to embark on. CPD Junkie How do you find CPD? It is such a difficult task, with courses listed here and there but you never know you’ve seen them all. Until Now. www.cpdjunkie.com.au has been created to provide all Dental CPD in the one place. Search by keyword, date, discipline, location, speaker or organiser – however you want to find it, you can. As a bonus for joining the site, you can get our Free e-book ” How to get the most out of CPD” AND get the Free photography cheat sheet created by Szabi Hant!Free Photography Cheat Sheet! The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully. If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads! If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ The post TIP#38: Making Decisions with Dr Michael Frazis appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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. Like! Follow! Share! Like it or not, instagram accounts are the new business card.  Social media allows for personal engagement like no other marketing platform and to a patient, it’s the most ‘real’ display of what we’re about and what we offer.  A few years ago, Dr Karim Habib, a leading cosmetic dentist based in Sydney started building his personal brand or profile on instagram and today it’s one of his most effective methods of marketing to new patients. With over 20K followers, he is one of the most followed dentists in Australia and if you check out his account, you’ll see why.  We’re connected more than ever and the level of transparency between what we do for patients and what our patient’s want has never been greater. People want social proof and a tonne of evidence and reassurance before they commit to treatment. Social media is an platform to take advantage of this and give our patients what they need. In this podcast, Dr Karim shares with us his journey with how he got started with growing his practice with social media and how he’s made it as successful as it has been.  Dr Karim Habib Karim moved to Australia from Toronto, Canada in 2006 and has since then called Sydney home.  After graduating with honours from the University of Sydney, he completed numerous continuing education programs in Orthodontics, Implantology and dental aesthetics thus enabling him to provide comprehensive care to his patients.  His true passion lies in the “Art of Dentistry”, always striving to deliver treatment that is not only functional, but also beautiful.  He has a special interest in carrying out minimally invasive aesthetic transformations with direct composite resin and veneers.  Karim is the Principal Dentist at Dental Square, a private practice in Sydney with a focus on dental aesthetics and smile design. If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ Principle Practice Management Software  Cloud based dental software, rethought from the ground up for 2021 and beyond. Finally, an intelligent platform that optimises every process and workflow from scheduling to treatment planning to account management. Designed for intuitiveness, Principle offers seamless interconnectivity between patients, appointments, staff, tasks, notes, meetings, labs and more. This means fewer clicks, fuller books, faster communication, nothing slipping through the cracks and greater business transparency.  Principles of best practice embedded in software design to keep your team lean and your time productively occupied. CPD Junkie How do you find CPD? It is such a difficult task, with courses listed here and there but you never know you’ve seen them all. Until Now. www.cpdjunkie.com.au has been created to provide all Dental CPD in the one place. Search by keyword, date, discipline, location, speaker or organiser – however you want to find it, you can. As a bonus for joining the site, you can get our Free e-book ” How to get the most out of CPD” AND get the Free photography cheat sheet created by Szabi Hant!Free Photography Cheat Sheet! The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully. If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads! The post TIP#37: Growth Through Social Media with Dr Karim Habib appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Imagine walking into your child’s room to find a stranger choking your child. Fear, panic and an immediate response would be instant, of course with a heroic end and a safe child. However, it is common to let our children snore, effectively choking, each night without investigation or treatment. As dentists we are the gateway to the mouth. We see our patients regularly, we monitor their development and we should know the signs of sleep disordered breathing. And when we do, we can make a change in our patients lives. This episode we have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Dr David McIntosh. David is a paediatric ENT with a special interest in airway, snoring and sleep apnoea. David is a published author on this topic with an excellent book called Snored to Death – I recommend everyone reads this. David runs multiple facebook pages in an attempt to educate and change the old ways of letting our children struggle to breath at night. This was a monster episode with a ton of information. David was particularly generous with his time and this stretches close to 2hrs! Perhaps digest this one in a few different sittings but i have absolutely no doubt you’ll be engaged and take away a ton of Information. We chat in depth about Is it ok for a child to snore?How David became an ENT with a special interest in paediatric airwayWhat do dentist need to know about airway to pick this stuff upThe deal with tonsillitis and the magic number Of the cases he sees where tonsillectomy is indicated, 80-90% have not ever had tonsillitis Size is a big part but not the whole story Diagnosing in children – the facts Assesssment of tonsils and their gradesHow you can approach the airway and tonsil discussion with parentsWhat is the referral pathway once the issue is identified.Not all ENTs are created equal, some have special interests in the ear, others in the airway etc. Do your research to ensure the pt gets appropriate careShould adults snore?Tongue tie, a great framework to help you think about and advise on tongue tie.Physical tongue tie and a functional tongue tieA few questions from our Instagram page and Facebook Group Links David’s fantastic book on sleep disordered breathing http://www.fb.me/snoredtodeath https://www.facebook.com/entspecialistsaustraliahttps://www.facebook.com/ENTforDentists/https://www.facebook.com/TonguetieOz/https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmcintosh/The book i mention – “Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ CPD Junkie How do you find CPD? It is such a difficult task, with courses listed here and there but you never know you’ve seen them all. Until Now. www.cpdjunkie.com.au has been created to provide all Dental CPD in the one place. Search by keyword, date, discipline, location, speaker or organiser – however you want to find it, you can. As a bonus for joining the site, you can get our Free e-book ” How to get the most out of CPD” AND get the Free photography cheat sheet created by Szabi Hant!Free Photography Cheat Sheet! The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully. If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads! The post #54 – [Re-Run] Dr David McIntosh appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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. Patient has a toothache that has been pestering them for a week. It’s getting worse, cannot tell if it’s the top or bottom and worse in the morning. We see this all the time, and sometimes, it’s not the teeth causing the problem. TMD is a crucial aspect of dentistry to understand, even if you’ll be referring them on for management. Diagnosis is critical and so we need to be aware. We’re creating a 3 part series of episodes with Dr Damian Teo1. Bruxism (TIP #28)2. Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TIP #36)3. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (Out in April) These are deep dives into some key topics that often leave us confused after our undergraduate training. I hope this helps open your eyes and perhaps inspires you to learn more. Find out more from Dr Damian Teo and learn along side hundreds of others on his Facebook Group Sleep and TMJ Study Club and if you want to go to the next level, find his courses here. Dr Damian Teo made a point that he is always approachable on Facebook or even via email here. Dr. Damian Teo In his dentistry, Damian is passionate about looking “beyond the mouth” and treating the body as a whole. He believes dentists play an important role in being able to recognise airway/breathing issues, sleeping problems, and craniofacial pain (such as headaches, neck pain, and TMJ disorders). This led him to undergo extensive postgraduate training with world renowned specialists in the field of sleep medicine and TMJ disorders. Damian is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA), and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine with the University of Western Australia. Damian also consults out of the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre, and previously worked in Darwin’s first official TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, where he exclusively treated patients for snoring, sleep apnoea, teeth grinding and TMD. Damian understands the value in working with skilled allied health practitioners outside of dentistry. He has presented talks and held seminars to medical and dental professionals to spread the knowledge that dentists can help one’s health and quality of life “beyond the mouth.” OrthoEd My Journey So Far The OrthoEd Segment is a partnership between OrthoEd and Dental Head Start, aiming to bring you on the journey of the OrthoEd Mini Masters and my personal journey of orthodontic treatment. We’ll be creating 20 episodes over this year with a goal of providing a taste of what OrthoEd can provide and actionable tips and advice straight from the OrthoEd Educators. To view our entire OrthoEd Segment Series and for more information on how you can step up your own orthodontic game, visit our OrthoEd page. This WIWIK episode features: OrthoEd Segment #3 – David’ Diagnosis In this episode, Dr Geoff Hall discusses David’s diagnosis based on the photos and digital models. We learn what Dr Geoff Hall is thinking about when he looks at a case like this. Exclusive Discount for DHS Listeners If you want to learn from these exceptional courses and teachers, sign up with the following codes to get 10% off their ENTIRE RANGE of courses! Expires 30th June 2022. Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-OTP“For One Time Payments 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-PP“For Payment Plans In this episode I share my personal experience with Orthodontics training and alignment of my own teeth. A preface for the journey we’re about to embark on. Dental Protection Limited Dental Protection Limited Dental Protection we’re the first to come on board supporting dental students and graduates through the Dental Head Start Podcast and now they’re stepping up again by release the new publication Young Dental Practitioners as well as the Survival guide, their e-Learning platform ‘Prism’ and Sign up for Risk Wise Connect. Find it at the links or on their Facebook Page. If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ The post TIP#36: Temporomandibular Dysfunction with Dr Damian Teo appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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. Getting direct anterior composites looking consistently stunning and natural is far from easy. There is so much thought, planning, artistry and attention to detail happening in the background to ultimately create a breathtaking smile transformation. Dr Karim Habib is one of the most young talented dentists in this arena. Photos of his anterior work will leave most dentists in awe. In this podcast, Dr Karim Habib details how he produces such aesthetically superior results and shares with us his exact protocols around smile design, bonding, layering and polishing. Dr Karim Habib Karim moved to Australia from Toronto, Canada in 2006 and has since then called Sydney home.  After graduating with honours from the University of Sydney, he completed numerous continuing education programs in Orthodontics, Implantology and dental aesthetics thus enabling him to provide comprehensive care to his patients.  His true passion lies in the “Art of Dentistry”, always striving to deliver treatment that is not only functional, but also beautiful.  He has a special interest in carrying out minimally invasive aesthetic transformations with direct composite resin and veneers.  Karim is the Principal Dentist at Dental Square, a private practice in Sydney with a focus on dental aesthetics and smile design. If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ Dental Protection Limited Dental Protection Limited Dental Protection we’re the first to come on board supporting dental students and graduates through the Dental Head Start Podcast and now they’re stepping up again by release the new publication Young Dental Practitioners as well as the Survival guide, their e-Learning platform ‘Prism’ and Sign up for Risk Wise Connect. Find it at the links or on their Facebook Page. Principle Practice Management Software  Cloud based dental software, rethought from the ground up for 2021 and beyond. Finally, an intelligent platform that optimises every process and workflow from scheduling to treatment planning to account management. Designed for intuitiveness, Principle offers seamless interconnectivity between patients, appointments, staff, tasks, notes, meetings, labs and more. This means fewer clicks, fuller books, faster communication, nothing slipping through the cracks and greater business transparency.  Principles of best practice embedded in software design to keep your team lean and your time productively occupied. The post TIP#35: Direct Anterior Composites with Dr Karim Habib appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Imagine the insights you would get by employing, working with and training dental graduates in your own practice.The knowledge of what they do well, what they should focus on and what blinds spots graduates have is invaluable to those early in their career and this chat kicks off with just that. Dr Jeff Kho is a general dentist, entrepreneur, business owner and educator. He runs Australian Hands On Courses and is about to launch the Graduate Accelerator Program. Find the courses on ahcdentaled.com and cpdjunkie.com.au where you may even find discounts! Timestamps 1:27 – Benefits and drawbacks of employing graduates12:38 – What makes Jeff passionate about dentistry?30:32 – CPD Jeff would recommend to new graduates 39:14 – What it’s like running courses during COVID and what CPD will look like in the future.49:32 – Tough times Jeff has went through, and what he learned from his hardships. If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ RIPE Global In this exceptionally difficult time for our profession, we need to look at the silver lining. With time, we can work on ourselves and work on our dentistry. And what better way then with RIPE Global In a market flooded with online content, RIPE Global sits head and shoulders above the rest. Enjoy some of the most useful yet professionally created online content anywhere in the world, for just $59AUD/month. My crown prep workflow is modelled on Lincoln’s video from the academy 3 years ago! This will change your practicing career. Get 30% off the membership for life – Use the code “Headstartripe” OrthoEd Exclusive Discount for DHS Listeners If you want to learn from these exceptional courses and teachers, sign up with the following codes to get 10% off their ENTIRE RANGE of courses! Expires 30th June 2022. Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-OTP“For One Time Payments 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-PP“For Payment Plans In this episode I share my personal experience with Orthodontics training and alignment of my own teeth. A preface for the journey we’re about to embark on. CPD Junkie How do you find CPD? It is such a difficult task, with courses listed here and there but you never know you’ve seen them all. Until Now. www.cpdjunkie.com.au has been created to provide all Dental CPD in the one place. Search by keyword, date, discipline, location, speaker or organiser – however you want to find it, you can. As a bonus for joining the site, you can get our Free e-book ” How to get the most out of CPD” AND get the Free photography cheat sheet created by Szabi Hant!Free Photography Cheat Sheet! The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully. If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads! The post #53 – Mentorship and CPD with Dr Jeff Kho appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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. Why bother completing a beautiful Endodontic therapy only to have the tooth fracture and fail weeks later? How an endodontically treated tooth is restored is critical to its long term success and that starts from the first temporary. Dr Pat Caldwell shares his views and advice on perhaps the most critical decisions made in endodontics. Dr. Pat Caldwell Patrick Caldwell is a registered specialist in Endodontics. He graduated in Dentistry with Honours from the University of Queensland in 1998 and then went on to work for the Royal Australian Navy, both ashore and at sea. During this time he undertook advanced training in restorative dentistry and in 2002 sat examinations and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. In 2003 Patrick began a three year, full-time training program in endodontic therapy and microsurgery, graduating with a Masters of Dental Science in Endodontics.  He has since gone on to complete additional advanced training, graduating with a Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Implant Dentistry. In 2006, he returned to work with the Royal Australian Navy and was also engaged as a Visiting Specialist at the Sydney Dental Hospital. In 2009 Patrick moved to Shanghai, China where he was the only Endodontist in a city of 21 million people. Pat now runs the EndoSpot Skills School and works in private practice on the Sunshine Coast. OrthoEd My Journey So Far The OrthoEd Segment is a partnership between OrthoEd and Dental Head Start, aiming to bring you on the journey of the OrthoEd Mini Masters and my personal journey of orthodontic treatment. We’ll be creating 20 episodes over this year with a goal of providing a taste of what OrthoEd can provide and actionable tips and advice straight from the OrthoEd Educators. To view our entire OrthoEd Segment Series and for more information on how you can step up your own orthodontic game, visit our OrthoEd page. This WIWIK episode features: OrthoEd Segment #2 – David’s Journey So Far In this episode David discusses where he is up to with clear aligners, Orthodontics, his own teeth and what he hopes to get from the OrthoEd Mini-masters. Exclusive Discount for DHS Listeners If you want to learn from these exceptional courses and teachers, sign up with the following codes to get 10% off their ENTIRE RANGE of courses! Expires 30th June 2022. Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-OTP“For One Time Payments 10% OFF“DentalHeadStart-PP“For Payment Plans In this episode I share my personal experience with Orthodontics training and alignment of my own teeth. A preface for the journey we’re about to embark on. CPD Junkie How do you find CPD? It is such a difficult task, with courses listed here and there but you never know you’ve seen them all. Until Now. www.cpdjunkie.com.au has been created to provide all Dental CPD in the one place. Search by keyword, date, discipline, location, speaker or organiser – however you want to find it, you can. As a bonus for joining the site, you can get our Free e-book ” How to get the most out of CPD” AND get the Free photography cheat sheet created by Szabi Hant!Free Photography Cheat Sheet! The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully. If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads! If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content. Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ The post TIP#34: Importance of the Endo-Restorative Interface with Dr Pat Caldwell appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Do you know someone who snores? Or perhaps someone who stops breathing when they sleep? Often this is due to obstructive sleep apnoea and those who suffer from this can have huge impacts on their quality of life. As dentists, we can help these patients. Be it simply screening and referring to medical colleagues or treatment with a mandibular advancement splint once diagnosed. This can be life changing. There is no one better in Australia to learn dental sleep medicine from than Dr Harry Ball. Working exclusively in dental sleep medicine for 20years, Harry is the founder of a dental sleep medicine dedicated clinic in Melbourne, as well as the Dental Sleep Institute – an online education platform for general dentists. If you’re interested in dental sleep medicine or want to learn more, this episode is for you. Timestamps 6:06 – Why Harry decided to take a break from general dentistry and advice for dentists searching for job satisfaction.14:13 – Harry shares his some counselling tips to deal with patients who are stressed and anxious.20:30 – What is TMD, how it’s caused, and what are the fixes.28:31 – Effectiveness of a CPAP machine vs oral appliance in treating sleep apnea.39:11 – Should all dentists be diagnosing mandibular advancement splints?44:43 – How to deliver sleep studies to patients and what barriers dentists face in order to treat sleep apnea.58:00 – Harry talks about his 3D lab Sleepwise, and how nylon has revolutionized oral appliances. If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ RIPE Global In this exceptionally difficult time for our profession, we need to look at the silver lining. With time, we can work on ourselves and work on our dentistry. And what better way then with RIPE Global In a market flooded with online content, RIPE Global sits head and shoulders above the rest. Enjoy some of the most useful yet professionally created online content anywhere in the world, for just $59AUD/month. My crown prep workflow is modelled on Lincoln’s video from the academy 3 years ago! This will change your practicing career. Invisalign Australia We’re proud to have Invisalign Australia supporting the podcast and as an (early stage) Invisalign provider, I genuinely think providing aligners and educating yourself on orthodontic alignment will revolutionise your treatment and patient outcomes. If you want to start your journey, Invisalign Go is the perfect stepping stone. This allows you to start with the simpler cases and build your skills and knowledge as you go. Go to https://www.invisalign-doctor.com.au/ to find out how you can become an Invisalign provider today. CPD Junkie How do you find CPD? It is such a difficult task, with courses listed here and there but you never know you’ve seen them all. Until Now. www.cpdjunkie.com.au has been created to provide all Dental CPD in the one place. Search by keyword, date, discipline, location, speaker or organiser – however you want to find it, you can. As a bonus for joining the site, you can get our Free e-book ” How to get the most out of CPD” AND get the Free photography cheat sheet created by Szabi Hant!Free Photography Cheat Sheet! The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully. If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads! The post #52 – Mandibular Advancement Splints with Dr Harry Ball appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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. Early on in our dental careers, most of us are painfully aware that we’re just at the beginning of our learning. We’re at the base of Mount Proficiency, looking up.  The journey ahead can feel overwhelming and it’s easy to feel trapped in a state of dental “noobness” in those first few years.  Dr Sam Koh shines light onto those first stepping stones a young dentist can take to level up clinically and non-clinically as a practitioner.  As an accomplished young dentist, the founder of the Young Dentist Hub, serial lecturer and key opinion leader for several dental brands, Sam shares with us the top tips to accelerate upskilling as a dentist.  These practical tips will leave you clearer on what it takes to be more competent, proficient and confident as a practitioner. And ultimately, how to put one foot in front of the other and enjoy the steady climb. Dr. Sam Koh Dr Sam Koh is a Melbourne-based dentist, graduating from The University of Melbourne with First Class Honours. As the principal dentist of Orions Dental Taylors Lakes & Heyfield Dental Group, his special interests are in Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontics. Following a personal recommendation from world-renown Orthodontist Dr Derek Mahony, Dr Koh has been awarded with a prestigious fellowship from the International Academy of DentoFacial Esthetics in New York, and also holds a fellowship in orthodontics as well as a fellowship from the Pierre Fauchard Academy in London. Dr Koh is a proud member of the Colgate Advocates for Oral Health: Editorial Committee. He is also the co-founder of the Young Dentist Hub, which has over the last few years been at the forefront of dental education events in Australia for young dentists and students alike, both of which he is highly enthusiastic and devoted to mentoring. Further to this, he is also a KOL for KaVoKerr, as well as several other dental companies such as ClearCorrect and Pola Whitening. If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice. Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover communication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!Find the CPD you need on CPD Junkie – Australia’s most comprehensive CPD Database, exclusive discounts and content.Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’ Dental Protection Limited Dental Protection Limited Dental Protection we’re the first to come on board supporting dental students and graduates through the Dental Head Start Podcast and now they’re stepping up again by release the new publication Young Dental Practitioners as well as the Survival guide, their e-Learning platform ‘Prism’ and Sign up for Risk Wise Connect. Find it at the links or on their Facebook Page. Principle Practice Management Software  Cloud based dental software, rethought from the ground up for 2021 and beyond. Finally, an intelligent platform that optimises every process and workflow from scheduling to treatment planning to account management. Designed for intuitiveness, Principle offers seamless interconnectivity between patients, appointments, staff, tasks, notes, meetings, labs and more. This means fewer clicks, fuller books, faster communication, nothing slipping through the cracks and greater business transparency.  Principles of best practice embedded in software design to keep your team lean and your time productively occupied. The post TIP #33: Levelling up From Dental Noobness with Dr Sam Koh appeared first on Dental Head Start.