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 A lot of dental students that are about to graduate haven’t gotten much experience with rotary endodontics. With us here to bust many myths regarding rotary is Associate Professor Ha of the University of Sydney, a specialist endodontist and co-founder of the extremely helpful endo-prep app. If you’re looking for clarification on what a ‘hybrid system’ actually means and tips for rookies to avoid in using rotary than this is the episode for you. A/Prof William Ha Completed specialist training in Endodontics in 2021 at the University of Adelaide and South Australian Dental Services. The DClinDent program included 9 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 1 article currently in press and one book chapter. Completed a PhD which included 11 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Completed the JBI Comprehensive systematic review training program. Recipient of multiple research and travel grants. Awarded a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy – an international dental association that recognizes and supports leaders of the dental profession. Active researcher actively presenting research findings, locally and internationally, at scientific meetings as well as publishing multiple scientific articles. Active contributor to dental teaching, research and philanthropy. Committee member for the International Association of Dental Traumatology 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 #133 – Mythbusting in Rotary with A/Prof William Ha 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 Viet Le and Dr Chiraag Devani on an important mental health topic of Identity and Self Worth in Dentistry. Learn the importance of how your self worth correlates to your clinical confidence in your dental career and the MASK framework can help you better show up more authentically as a dentist you truly wish to be. We also vulnerably share some of our own challenges in our careers thus far to help normalise the struggles you may encounter in your career and how to navigate them. Dr Viet Le and Dr Chiraag Devani Both Viet and Chiraag graduated together from UQ in 2005 and between them have worked at practices on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast and everything in between, with Chiraag also spending time in Melbourne.  While they have spent many years together, even working at the same practice for the past 11 years, they have taken different paths in their careers.  Viet has been working continuously since graduation and ended up being partner at their current practice, The Dental Project, while Chiraag has taken many extended breaks between jobs to travel and explore the world and enjoys the freedom of being an associate. With regards to their mental health journey, they started in similar circumstances but took different approaches to finding the answers to their struggles.  It lead them apart, with Chiraag taking an 18mth break to travel and Viet working on himself and his practice, but upon coming together they found commonality.  And with seeing a growing trend of struggle amongst clinicians like themselves, they created Being Together in order to share what they have learnt in order to help individuals deal with the stress in dentistry, while also creating psychologically safer dental practices and teams. http://www.being2gether.com.au/ Instagram: @beingtogether_  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 Mental Wellbeing Focus #4 – Identity & Self Worth in Dentistry with Dr Viet Le and Dr Chiraag Devani appeared first on Dental Head Start.

Dr Erica Hwin, an accomplished dental professional, reflects on her 6-month journey as a dentist, discussing challenges, triumphs, and personal growth. She highlights the importance of mindset, learning from mistakes, attention to detail, patient communication, and building relationships. Overcoming challenges and seeking support in the dental profession is emphasized. Setting expectations with patients and focusing on personal growth is also discussed, while avoiding comparisons to others.

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 between dentist-owned practices vs big corporate organisations, rural vs metro considerations, how to excel as an associate, red flags to look out for in contracts and what to do when a job isn’t what it was promised to be.  Nauv is a huge advocate for new grads, and is passionate about standing up for them and ensuring they are being treated fairly within their workplaces. There is so much to unpack in this episode and we’re really lucky to have Nauv’s insight on the topic.  Dr Nauvneel Kashyap Dr Nauvneel Kashyap is an instantly recognisable name in the dental world. He is the founder of Practice Ownership Consulting, Australia’s first dedicated consulting business to help employee/associate dentists explore practice ownership opportunities. Nauv is the spearhead of practice ownership and development education within Australia. He has also brought to the forefront the importance of ethical workplaces and is the first practitioner to advocate for dentists when they cannot do it for themselves. Giving Project Asher’s Gift – Humpty Dumpty Foundation Page For those who have been listening for a while and have followed along with David’s journey, you may be aware of baby Asher’s passing this time two years ago. To uphold our yearly tradition, we’re dedicating our August Giving Project to continue supporting the Humpty Dumpty Foundation to support neonatal care services and supply equipment to underfunded hospitals. To date, the community has raised over $29,000, and on behalf of Dental Head Start, we’ll be donating an additional $1000. If you’d like to contribute in any way, you can visit the donation page in our show notes. Fly high baby Asher! You are helping make a world of difference. 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 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. 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 FEATURE #85 – Finding the Right Job with Dr Nauvneel Kashyap 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 We’ve all children come in for check-ups, with no signs of active decay, but their parents stop and ask, “What are those white flecks on their teeth?” or, “But why is their tooth all brown and speckled?” Hypomineralisation. It can be a confusing situation – do you leave it, do you remove it, how much do you take away and how do you replace it? In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Deb Wong, a specialist paediatric dentist based in Melbourne, to talk all about hypo mineralisation – what it is, how to explain it to parents and how we manage it in both the anterior and posterior region. This is a great practical episode with tips on exactly what you can do the next time you encounter another one of these situations. Dr Deb Wong Dr Deb Wong is a specialist paediatric dentist with her own private practice in Maribyrnong, Melbourne. Originally from Wollongong, New South Wales, Deb completed her undergraduate dental studies at the University of Adelaide, receiving the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, Malcolm Joyner Prize and was a past Adelaide University Dental Students’ Society president. After working as a general dentist, Deb moved to Melbourne and completed specialist paediatric dentistry training at the University of Melbourne. Her research on the medical and dental aspects of chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome has been published internationally. More recently, Dr Deb completed a Graduate Certificate in Health Psychology, in order to better care for her little ones. 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 ‘DHS20’ to get 20% off your ticket purchase! 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. The post TIP #131 – Hypo-what-mineralisation? with Dr Deb Wong 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 Biomimetic dentistry – it’s all the talk nowadays but what does it mean exactly? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Maheer Shah, who is a part of a group of Biomimetic Aesthetic Dentistry (also affectionately known as BAD). They stand by the philosophy of recreating a tooth the way nature made it, preserving tooth structure and utilising all the strengths and properties of modern-day adhesive dentistry. It’s an area that isn’t traditionally taught in dental school, but one that is definitely on the rise. This episode is part one of a 3-part series with both Dr Maheer Shah and Dr Tim Maxwell on biomimetic indirect restorations. Today’s episode covers all the principles and fundamentals of biomimetic dentistry – what it means, what it entails, the different terminology and all the essentials. Dr Maheer Shah Dr Maheer Shah graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2014. Since then, he has worked in private practice in Perth, with a special interest in biomimetic, adhesive and aesthetic dentistry. In 2021 Maheer completed the Mastership in Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry at the Alleman Center in the USA. Maheer is a founder of Biomimetic Aesthetic Dentistry (BAD), which aims to introduce dentists to modern biomimetic & advanced adhesive techniques./ 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 #130 – Biomimetic Dentistry – Principles with Dr Maheer Shah appeared first on Dental Head Start.

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 Australian of the Year Award in 2022. In this conversation, Dr Trudy sheds light on her journey in specialising and how her mission has evolved over the years. We discuss her role within Citizen Advocacy, the story that led to her self-funding a Supported Independent Living Facility for those with special needs, becoming a mindset and leadership coach and a public speaker. Dentistry is stressful, and it’s easy to get caught up in our own little worlds. However, conversations like these are a great reminder for us to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Recognise the position that we are in, and consider the small little things that we can do so that others are able to experience the same opportunities that we do. Dr Trudy Lin Dr Trudy Lin, the Young Australian of the Year for South Australia in 2022, is one of only 25 specialists in Special Needs Dentistry in Australia. Trudy is involved in various national and international advocacy roles – including as President-Elect of the Australian New Zealand Academy of Specialists in Special Needs Dentistry and the Australasian representative of the International Advisory Committee for the International Association for Disability and Oral Health. Trudy is an honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Adelaide and on the Board of Studies for Special Needs Dentistry for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.  In addition to her clinical practice, Trudy is a certified mindset and leadership coach and workshop facilitator of the SA Health Leading Clinicians program. She is the founder and director of Extra Mile Coaching, which specialises in mindset coaching for oral healthcare professionals who want to go the Extra Mile in their careers, for their patients, and for themselves.  July Giving Project – Esesson Foundation For our July Giving Project we’ll be supporting the Esesson Foundation’s Annual Gala Ball which is being held in Brisbane on Sat August 12th. This event will be raising funds to provide basic healthcare for vulnerable and underprivileged children within Australia. It’s a Black & White themed night full of glitz and glamour, including a three-course dinner, drinks and performances. As our contribution to the cause, we’ll be giving away 2 free tickets for our friends & listeners, so keep your eye out on our socials for how you can win Your attendance at the Gala Ball will help to provide essential healthcare, support and well-being for children in need. All proceeds raised from the night will be used to contribute only and directly towards purchasing the technical equipment, resources, and physical space to set up a non-profit dental clinic. Ticket details are now available via the link here: https://esesson.org/esesson-foundation-gala-2023/ Get ready for a memorable night of fun, for a worthy cause that will make a difference to many and put smiles on children’s faces! 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. 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 ‘DHS20’ to get 20% off your ticket purchase! The post FEATURE #84 – Special Needs Dentistry & Oral Health Advocacy with Dr Trudy Lin 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 We are all briefly aware of antibiotic resistance being a global phenomenon however as we know in the space of dentistry we have the responsibility to know when to prescribe them appropriately. It can be really blurry at times and to help me navigate through this is dentist and pharmacist Dr Leanne Teoh. She has been involved in various systematic reviews on antibiotic use in dentistry along with co-authoring the therapeutic guidelines. Hope you all enjoy this episode! Dr Leanne Teoh Dr Leanne Teoh is the Lecturer of dental therapeutics and postdoctoral research fellow at the Melbourne Dental School, as well as a registered practising dentist and pharmacist. She was awarded her PhD in 2021 with her research focus being various aspects of medicine use in dentistry and dental prescribing practices, focusing on dental antibiotic stewardship. Leanne co-authored the Australian national dental guidelines, Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental Version 2, is on the editorial board for the international journal BMC Oral Health, and is a member of the Australian Dental Association Therapeutics Committee. 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 #129 – Antibiotic Resistance in Dental Health with Dr Leanne Teoh 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 have a fireside chat with 2 dental school colleagues of mine whom we all share one common trait that is often not talked about enough in dentistry – being left handed. This episode is a shout out to all the left handed dentists and students (lefties) that are out there and we hope through our discussion of our own dental journeys so far you will not only feel seen, heard and understood, but also feel reassured and inspired that being a lefty does not limit your future success in a dental career. https://www.oldakerstreetdental.com.au/ Dr Vishi Phoeung Dr Vishi is a dentist based in Melbourne, Victoria. He divides his clinical time focusing on comprehensive general dentistry, aesthetics and reconstructive dentistry. This is his fifth year as a clinician. Through clinical practice at University, Dr Vishi trained 100% as a left-handed dentist but self-trained to be right-handed. At the present, he practices as a truly ambidextrous in all areas of dentistry. Instagram: @bydrvishi  Dr Owen Johnston Dr Owen is a dentist and practice owner based in Devonport, Tasmania. He has previously spent time working in Bundaberg, Cairns, Thursday Island and has undertaken outreach work in the Solomon Islands, which was an incredible experience and something he hopes to do again in the future. When not at work, Dr. Owen enjoys spending time with his little girl Pia and wife Nicole,mountain biking, bush walking, catching up with friends over a Tassie craft beer and walking his weimaraner Mo. 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 Mental Wellbeing Focus #3 – Left Handed Dentistry: The Side You Never Thought About with Dr Vishi Phoeung & Dr Owen Johnston 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 Teeth, tongues, thumbs and tonsils. There are so many things to look out for in a growing child and it can be hard to know what requires intervention and what’s a normal part of development.  This is Part 2 of our series with Dr Shereen Lim on Sleep Disordered Breathing and Airway Health in young children. If you haven’t already be sure to check out Part 1 (TIP #125 – Childhood Bruxism: A Case Study). In today’s episode we go through the nitty gritty of what to look out for in a clinical examination of a young child and the tell-tale signs that there may be something else going on that’s affecting the way that they are breathing, sleeping, developing and thriving overall. Dr Shereen Lim Shereen Lim is an Australia-based dentist with a post graduate diploma in dental sleep medicine from the University of Western Australia. She was one of Australia’s first handful of dentists to obtain a qualification in dental sleep medicine. She has been involved in managing snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea for over a decade and has seen the physical, developmental, mental, and emotional problems that are often associated with these breathing disturbances throughout the lifespan. Her mission is to highlight root causes and promote airway health, or a shift from managing disease and symptoms towards ensuring healthy nasal breathing and good airway development from infancy. She works in private practice and has a special focus on unlocking greater health and wellness through addressing tongue ties, oral dysfunction (during infant feeding, swallowing, breathing, chewing, and speech), and guiding good jaw development during childhood. Find Dr Shereen Lim’s book Breathe, Sleep Thrive https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Sleep-Thrive-Discover-potential/dp/0645553212 AHC – What You Should Know Free Webinar Series Have you ever stumble upon an oral lesion and thought twice about what you should do? Is it normal? Will it go away? Should we be worried? What can you as a general dentist look out for in your oral cancer screening? Australian Hands On Courses is running a free webinar with Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen on her top 10 tips for general dentists when it comes to oral cancer screening and early detection. 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 on What You Should Know.  Understanding Oral Medicine is Module 5 of the series and will be a live webinar Tuesday 25/7 7:00PM AEST. Spots are limited so make sure you sign up via the link in our show notes and stay in the loop for the ongoing series which is free for all students and graduates. https://www.graduateacceleratorprogram.com/understanding-oral-medicine 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 #128 – Teeth, Tongues & Tonsils with Dr Shereen Lim appeared first on Dental Head Start.