The Dental Head Start Podcast

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 All this talk of AI machine learning, but what does this mean for dentistry? Am I going to be able to plug in a bitewing radiograph and the computer can tell me where the caries is for me? Join Dr Pethani and Haydyn Bathurst as they discuss all the breakthroughs and limitations to all things machine learning in dentistry. Dr Hanna Pethani Dr Hanna Pethani is a highly accomplished and dedicated dental professional and a PhD student in the Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health department at the School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney. Dr Pethani earned her dental degree from The University of Sydney and went on to complete the rigorous requirements to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Australasian Dental Surgeons. Her expertise in clinical dentistry and passion for improving patient outcomes led her to pursue further academic endeavours. Currently, as a PhD student, Dr Pethani is conducting cutting-edge research on natural language processing to extract data related to social determinants of health and reasons for unplanned returns to dental centres from Electronic Dental Records. With her unique combination of clinical expertise and technical skills, Dr Pethani’s work has the potential to transform the way dental care is delivered, particularly in identifying social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes. Her research has significant implications for improving the quality of care and developing new interventions and policies in dental health. Dr Pethani’s dedication to continuing education and commitment to advancing dental research and practice make her a valuable asset to the dental profession and academic community. 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. Admetec Loupes by Byron Medical Lightweight, sturdy and stylish, Admetec’s refractive Ergoloupes are designed to optimise your posture, so you’re not popping a disc trying to prep the distal of that 47. Level up your scales and cleans when you can actually see every tiny fleck of calculus fly off the tooth. With a tiny wireless battery that clips on magnetically and switches out seamlessly even mid procedure, say goodbye to getting tangled in your wires and the painful indents on your nose bridge from having to support heavy loupes. Byron Medical are Australian based, and are quick and easy to get in touch with and address any issues you have. They’ll even come to your workplace for your initial consult and fitting session.  For more information, visit https://www.byronmedical.com.au And don’t forget to mention Dental Head Start, to get a special added bonus with your loupes.  The post TIP #124 – What is AI Machine Learning and its Future in Dentistry? with Dr Hanna Pethani appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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 Mahrukh Khwaja about the how positive psychology can help us thrive in our dental careers. This is our first international guest on the DHS podcast all the way from UK.  Dr Mahrukh Khwaja Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja is a dentist, positive psychologist, accredited mindfulness teacher, and the founder and CEO of Mind Ninja, an award-winning wellness start-up dedicated to improving mental health and resilience among dental professionals. Mind Ninja’s comprehensive range of training, coaching, and wellness products, including the signature Mind Flossing Toolkit, have been implemented by a diverse range of organisations, including Unilever, Colgate, NHS Health Education England, King’s College London, Acteon, British Dental Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.   Dr. Khwaja has been named Top 50 in Dentistry two years in a row (2022 and 2021) by FMC for her work on Mental Health in Dentistry. She is also the author of the upcoming book Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals, published by Wiley-Blackwell. Email her on mahrukh@mind-ninja.co.uk or connect with her on Instagram @mindninja.wellbeing.  Admetec Loupes by Byron Medical Lightweight, sturdy and stylish, Admetec’s refractive Ergoloupes are designed to optimise your posture, so you’re not popping a disc trying to prep the distal of that 47. Level up your scales and cleans when you can actually see every tiny fleck of calculus fly off the tooth. With a tiny wireless battery that clips on magnetically and switches out seamlessly even mid procedure, say goodbye to getting tangled in your wires and the painful indents on your nose bridge from having to support heavy loupes. Byron Medical are Australian based, and are quick and easy to get in touch with and address any issues you have. They’ll even come to your workplace for your initial consult and fitting session.  For more information, visit https://www.byronmedical.com.au And don’t forget to mention Dental Head Start, to get a special added bonus with your loupes.  Dental Practitioner Support Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service to support dental practitioner health and wellbeing in Australia. The service is free, confidential and independent. Remember, good practice involves seeking support when you need it. Dental practitioners can call and speak to an experienced team ready to provide advice on a wide range of issues, including mental and physical health, workplace issues and general wellbeing. Call them anytime you need, and even save the number in your phone so that it’s there on the day that you need it. 1800 377 700 or visit the website www.dpsupport.org.au The post Mental Wellbeing Focus #1 – Positive Psychology in Dentistry with Dr Mahrukh Khwaja 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. Hosted by Haydyn Bathurst From learning all things oral pathology in school we learn to memorise specific pictures in textbooks that we spot in exams and go ‘Yes! I’ve seen this pathology before!’ however when it comes to actually seeing oral pathologies in the mouth, particularly the pigmented lesion, it can get very confusing between what is normal, and what isn’t, particularly as we learn to look at wide ranging demographics of patients when first starting out. With me again is oral medicine specialist Dr Kang, and we look at what things to be aware of when spotting pigmented lesions, and what actions we can take to making sure we are providing essential care to our patients.  Dr Michelle Kang Dr Michelle Kang is a board registered Oral Medicine Specialist. Her current roles include: Staff Specialist at Sydney Dental Hospital, Visiting Dental Specialist for Hunter New England LHD, Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead in Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology at Charles Sturt University and works at private practices in Sydney and Newcastle.  Growing up in New Zealand, Dr Kang completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago in 2011. Following graduation, she worked as a general dentist in public and private clinics throughout regional and metropolitan NSW. Dr Kang completed her specialist training through the University of Sydney and graduated with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine).  Dr Kang has multiple publications in international peer-reviewed journals and is a reviewer for the European Journal of Dental Education. She is dedicated towards research and was selected to participate in the Research Leadership Training Programme by the World Health Organisation International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO IARC) in 2022. Her clinical interests include managing oral manifestations of systemic diseases, conditions affecting the salivary glands, oral mucosal diseases (including paediatric patients) and orofacial pain. She is passionate about providing multidisciplinary, integrated patient care and improving the quality of life of patients.  Outside her clinic/academic roles she enjoys travelling, singing (hoping to join the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs again soon!) and is an adventurous foodie. Dental Practitioner Support Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service to support dental practitioner health and wellbeing in Australia. The service is free, confidential and independent. Remember, good practice involves seeking support when you need it. Dental practitioners can call and speak to an experienced team ready to provide advice on a wide range of issues, including mental and physical health, workplace issues and general wellbeing. Call them anytime you need, and even save the number in your phone so that it’s there on the day that you need it. 1800 377 700 or visit the website www.dpsupport.org.au The Dental Summit 2023 by AHC  The Dental Summit 2023 is a conference for dentists in all phases of their careers. They’ve brought together some of the greatest minds in dentistry who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm so that you, too, can reach your summit.   Two days of incredible lectures, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, from leading experts and a cocktail night to network with fellow dentists and specialists. It is the must-attend dental event of 2023.  Register now at https://www.tds23.com and use ‘DHS10’ to get 10% off your ticket purchase! The post TIP #123 – The Pigmented Lesion with Dr Michelle Kang appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin For many of us, perhaps one of the biggest reasons and deciding factors that led us to choose dentistry, was the work-life balance it would afford us. The flexibility in our working hours and a steady income that may one day allow us stability to settle down, work less days and have time to raise a family. But perhaps this is much easier said than done. There’s so much you want to do and learn and achieve, and before you know it, you’re struggling to juggle everything all at once. In this episode, with Dr Vicky Prokopiou, as someone who has been there and risen above it, we talk all about it – from her early years starting up a practice from scratch, to uprooting and moving to a small rural community of 3000 people 6 hours away from Sydney, and starting a family. We learn about the challenges she faced and overcame that has now bred the enthusiastic and positive mindset she has towards life. We talk about raising a family, about IVF and how to juggle the different hats of being a dentist, businesswoman and a mum. It’s a conversation we don’t talk a lot about, but something very very real. So join us for this episode, and let’s get above it! Join the Women in Dentistry Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenindentistrydrvicky/ Exclusive access to Dr Vicky’s Mindfulness & Meditation videos: Thrive Reset https://youtu.be/tL4Z7CzIH-4The Present Moment: https://youtu.be/CZhoq-NlKgYSelf Love Meditation: https://youtu.be/6N0XqZuXlyEHealing Bell Sounds https://youtu.be/03fVrBalcuw Dr Vicky Prokopiou Since graduating from dentistry in 2010, Dr Vicky has started up and operated three metro and rural dental practices from scratch. Having experienced burnout due to overworking, she knows just how easy it is to lose sight of work-life balance. She is the founder of Above It, where it is her mission to coach women in dentistry worldwide and share her love, wisdom and experience to get life-changing transformations. Her passion lies in communication, training, teaching, identifying opportunities, thinking laterally, problem-solving, persistence and leading teams.  She has been featured in Bite Magazine, 9 News, was a NSW Regional Business Awards Finalist for ‘Excellence In Innovation’, Finalist for ‘Outstanding New Business’ in the Inner West Local Business Awards and at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards. Instagram: @vickythedentist Facebook: m.me/dr.vicky.prokopiou Email: hello@aboveit.com.au Dental Practitioner Support Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service to support dental practitioner health and wellbeing in Australia. The service is free, confidential and independent. Remember, good practice involves seeking support when you need it. Dental practitioners can call and speak to an experienced team ready to provide advice on a wide range of issues, including mental and physical health, workplace issues and general wellbeing. Call them anytime you need, and even save the number in your phone so that it’s there on the day that you need it. 1800 377 700 or visit the website www.dpsupport.org.au Admetec Loupes by Byron Medical Lightweight, sturdy and stylish, Admetec’s refractive Ergoloupes are designed to optimise your posture, so you’re not popping a disc trying to prep the distal of that 47. Level up your scales and cleans when you can actually see every tiny fleck of calculus fly off the tooth. With a tiny wireless battery that clips on magnetically and switches out seamlessly even mid procedure, say goodbye to getting tangled in your wires and the painful indents on your nose bridge from having to support heavy loupes. Byron Medical are Australian based, and are quick and easy to get in touch with and address any issues you have. They’ll even come to your workplace for your initial consult and fitting session.  For more information, visit https://www.byronmedical.com.au And don’t forget to mention Dental Head Start, to get a special added bonus with your loupes.  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! Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. The post FEATURE #82 – Business, Motherhood and Leading Women in Dentistry with Dr Vicky Prokopiou 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. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin If there’s one thing I wish dental school taught me better, perhaps second only to how to luxate properly, it would be how to section a tooth. Picking up a surgical bur for the very first time can be so daunting. Where do I drill? What do I drill? How far down do I go? In this episode, Dr Cecilia So talks us through the step-by-step process of sectioning a tooth and the landmarks you should hit so that you can do it controlled and predictably every time. So if you want to learn how to save another poor tooth from snapping into root tips that you can’t dig out, then stick around for this episode.And if you haven’t already, check out our previous episode with Dr Cecilia So on TIP #118 Extractions…Pick Your Battles Wisely. Dr Cecilia So Dr Cecilia So is a dentist with practice limited to surgical dentistry and oral implants. After completing an undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) degree at the University of Sydney in 2003, Cecilia went onto a hospital based surgical training post in the UK as a Senior House Officer, achieving her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons with the Royal College of Surgeons, London, by examination in 2008. Her interest in oral implants led her to complete the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) USyd and she is now a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney both mentoring and lecturing and examining for the program. She is also involved as the Secretary of the Australian Osseointegration Society.  Cecilia has focused her professional interests on oral surgery and implant dentistry and enjoys being involved in teaching, with a particular interest in mentoring recent graduates. 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! Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. The Dental Summit 2023 by AHC  The Dental Summit 2023 is a conference for dentists in all phases of their careers. They’ve brought together some of the greatest minds in dentistry who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm so that you, too, can reach your summit.   Two days of incredible lectures, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, from leading experts and a cocktail night to network with fellow dentists and specialists. It is the must-attend dental event of 2023.  Register now at https://www.tds23.com and use ‘DHS10’ to get 10% off your ticket purchase! The post TIP #122 – How to Section with Dr Cecilia So 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. Hosted by Haydyn Bathurst For those in dental school right now you may be familiar or unfamiliar with who ADSA are, what things they run and what they stand for. Throughout the lockdown period in 2020 and 2021, a lot of us dental and oral health students have missed out on learning about all the things that ADSA are involved with in our dental schools. 2022 has seen a great comeback with the convention and involvement with dental school events now that restrictions have been eased. To learn what ADSA are about this episode presents Sanika Shorey the president of the ADSA committee in 2023 to excite you as to what things ADSA has to offer this year. Sanika Shorey Sanika Shorey is the current President of the Australian Dental Students Association, and an enthusiastic member of the wider dental fraternity. Currently in her penultimate year of Dentistry, she strives to balance all her studies and clinical placements along with a never-ending list of hobbies. 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! Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. 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. The post TIP #121 – The Who What When Where of the ADSA with Sanika Shorey appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin At Dental Head Start, our mission is to nurture a platform that stays relevant to the times and for the people whom it serves – students and new graduates like yourselves. It’s our goal to provide our listeners with content that is honest, relatable and digestible to give insight into what real world dentistry really looks like. So who better to hear from than from you guys directly – our listeners who have followed along over the years, and have now been there and done that.  Joining us in this episode are new graduates Dr Jayarna Hartland, Dr Olan Hartley and Dr Zainab Noor to share their perspectives as a new graduate. From job hunting to work-life balance, managing quiet books to disgruntled patients, we talk about it all. We bring down all the walls and talk about our wins and losses, managing our anxieties and the big plans we have for our futures. So for all the new grads in the exact same boat, join in the conversation! You are not alone. Dr Olan Hartley Dr Olan Hartley is a new grad who graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast last year (2022) and is currently working at a regional private practice in Launceston, Tasmania. For the last two years she has been working as the Operations Manager for Esesson Foundation, a non-for profit organisation that provides free dental healthcare to underprivileged, refugee and asylum seeker, children in South-East Queensland. In 2022 she joined the ADAQ Volunteering in Dentistry Committee, seeking to provide awareness and access to dental volunteering initiatives to members of our profession. In dental school she received the Australian Society of Endodontology – Queensland Branch – First Place Endodontic Prize (2020). A little fun fact about Olan is that she has African Australian heritage! Dr Jayarna Hartland Dr Jayarna Hartland is a new graduate dentist who studied at Griffith University, Queensland. She is now based full-time in a private practice in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. Jayarna is a Councillor for the Australian Dental Association Queensland (ADAQ) representing the Gold Coast division, and also a member of the ADAQ Recent Graduates and Student Committee. Since graduating, Jayarna has embarked on various CPD events including the ‘Power Up Series’ which is a year long course in Melbourne, the ‘Mini Residency’ run by Australian Dental Graduates as well as a communication course with the General Dental Residency. She has also attended CPD events on restorative work, onlay’s and TMD/bruxism. Outside of dentistry, Jayarna is happiest in the company of her friends and family, keeping active through hot yoga and pilates, being outside in nature and very importantly, eating delicious food! Fun fact: Jayarna’s name is a combination of her parents name, Jaime + Tania.  Dr Zainab Noor Originally from the Gold Coast, Dr Zainab has additional experience in rural clinical dentistry in Victoria where she gained extensive knowledge on managing multi-disciplinary patient care and tackling complex treatment plans. As a student, she was an elected member of the national Australian Dental Students’ Association (ADSA) executive committee, South Asian Society executive committee, and the University Academic Board as the nominated undergraduate representative. Currently, Dr Zainab works in private practice at the esteemed clinic ‘2022 Best Places to Work’ Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast. Zainab enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with special interests in cosmetics/aesthetics, family and paediatric dentistry. AHC Dental Education – What You Should Know Webinar As a new grad, the mental, the physical, the social and the emotional exhaustion of being on high function and putting your best foot forward for every patient that walks through the door, can take a huge toll. Much like decay left unaddressed, this can continue to fester and is the recipe for anxiety, burnout and depression, signs and symptoms our profession unfortunately knows all too well. So how can we recognise this, and more importantly, how do we prevent ourselves spiralling down this path?  Australian Hands On Courses is running a free webinar with Dr Kaejenn Tchia (@thelimitlessdentist) to tackle exactly this. As part of their mission to help graduates accelerate their growth and reach their utmost potential, AHC is running a series of free online webinars and in person seminars on What You Should Know. Overcoming and Preventing Burnout in Dentistry is Module 3 of the series and will be run as a live webinar next Monday 17th April at 7:30pm AEST. Spots are limited so make sure to sign up via the link below and stay in the loop for the ongoing series that is free for all students and graduates.  https://graduateacceleratorprogram.com/dental-burnout-webinar-registration 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. 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! Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. The post FEATURE #81 – Perspectives of a New Grad with Dr Olan Hartley, Dr Jayarna Hartland and Dr Zainab Noor 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. Hosted by Haydyn Bathurst It’s all the office talk at the moment. Is ChatGPT going to take my job as a dentist??? In the face of technological advancement, there are both the negative naysayers and the blind believers… where does that leave you? I pondered the same question. If I’m going to be hearing all this chatter from colleagues, students, tutors, and lecturers… who can provide some clarity in this ever-changing field. I’m so grateful to be bringing on today’s guest Dr Hanna Pethani, who is a highly accomplished and dedicated dental professional and a PhD student in the Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health Department at the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney. In this episode (and another coming) we talk about all things AI in dentistry and get to the bottom of how these tools work and what they mean for our industry. Curious? Please have a listen! Dr Hanna Pethani Dr Hanna Pethani is a highly accomplished and dedicated dental professional and a PhD student in the Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health department at the School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney. Dr Pethani earned her dental degree from The University of Sydney and went on to complete the rigorous requirements to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Australasian Dental Surgeons. Her expertise in clinical dentistry and passion for improving patient outcomes led her to pursue further academic endeavours. Currently, as a PhD student, Dr Pethani is conducting cutting-edge research on natural language processing to extract data related to social determinants of health and reasons for unplanned returns to dental centres from Electronic Dental Records. With her unique combination of clinical expertise and technical skills, Dr Pethani’s work has the potential to transform the way dental care is delivered, particularly in identifying social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes. Her research has significant implications for improving the quality of care and developing new interventions and policies in dental health. Dr Pethani’s dedication to continuing education and commitment to advancing dental research and practice make her a valuable asset to the dental profession and academic community. Dental Practitioner Support Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service to support dental practitioner health and wellbeing in Australia. The service is free, confidential and independent. Remember, good practice involves seeking support when you need it. Dental practitioners can call and speak to an experienced team ready to provide advice on a wide range of issues, including mental and physical health, workplace issues and general wellbeing. Call them anytime you need, and even save the number in your phone so that it’s there on the day that you need it. 1800 377 700 or visit the website www.dpsupport.org.au The Dental Summit 2023 by AHC  The Dental Summit 2023 is a conference for dentists in all phases of their careers. They’ve brought together some of the greatest minds in dentistry who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm so that you, too, can reach your summit.   Two days of incredible lectures, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, from leading experts and a cocktail night to network with fellow dentists and specialists. It is the must-attend dental event of 2023.  Register now at https://www.tds23.com and use ‘DHS10’ to get 10% off your ticket purchase! The post TIP #120 – AI: What is Natural Language Processing and Its Future in Dentistry? with Dr Hanna Pethani 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. Hosted by Haydyn Bathurst 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 talk about a chronic condition that can very much present itself in the oral cavity inflammatory bowel disease. Stay tuned. Dr Michelle Kang Dr Michelle Kang is a board registered Oral Medicine Specialist. Her current roles include: Staff Specialist at Sydney Dental Hospital, Visiting Dental Specialist for Hunter New England LHD, Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead in Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology at Charles Sturt University and works at private practices in Sydney and Newcastle.  Growing up in New Zealand, Dr Kang completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago in 2011. Following graduation, she worked as a general dentist in public and private clinics throughout regional and metropolitan NSW. Dr Kang completed her specialist training through the University of Sydney and graduated with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine).  Dr Kang has multiple publications in international peer-reviewed journals and is a reviewer for the European Journal of Dental Education. She is dedicated towards research and was selected to participate in the Research Leadership Training Programme by the World Health Organisation International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO IARC) in 2022. Her clinical interests include managing oral manifestations of systemic diseases, conditions affecting the salivary glands, oral mucosal diseases (including paediatric patients) and orofacial pain. She is passionate about providing multidisciplinary, integrated patient care and improving the quality of life of patients.  Outside her clinic/academic roles she enjoys travelling, singing (hoping to join the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs again soon!) and is an adventurous foodie. 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! Available to dental students and graduates within 5 years of graduation. Dental Practitioner Support Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service to support dental practitioner health and wellbeing in Australia. The service is free, confidential and independent. Remember, good practice involves seeking support when you need it. Dental practitioners can call and speak to an experienced team ready to provide advice on a wide range of issues, including mental and physical health, workplace issues and general wellbeing. Call them anytime you need, and even save the number in your phone so that it’s there on the day that you need it. 1800 377 700 or visit the website www.dpsupport.org.au The post TIP #119 – What is IBD and Its Role With the Mouth with Dr Michelle Kang 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. Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin 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 dentistry, but are unsure about where and how to get started, tune in for this uplifting pep talk with Dr Cecilia. Dr Cecilia So Dr Cecilia So is a dentist with practice limited to surgical dentistry and oral implants. After completing an undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) degree at the University of Sydney in 2003, Cecilia went onto a hospital based surgical training post in the UK as a Senior House Officer, achieving her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons with the Royal College of Surgeons, London, by examination in 2008. Her interest in oral implants led her to complete the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) USyd and she is now a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney both mentoring and lecturing and examining for the program. She is also involved as the Secretary of the Australian Osseointegration Society.  Cecilia has focused her professional interests on oral surgery and implant dentistry and enjoys being involved in teaching, with a particular interest in mentoring recent graduates. 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 #118 – Extractions… Pick Your Battles Wisely with Dr Cecilia So appeared first on Dental Head Start.