Al Dente

This episode, Ella gets the opportunity to catch up with BDS1 Theresa Tran and BOH1 Arabella McIntosh. We chat about the transition to uni, the freshers’ favourite tutors and their hopes for the coming years. Tune in for some first-year nostalgia (tooth ID, anyone?) and to hear any questions you submitted on the AUDSS Insta story ;)

In today’s episode, Ella meets Dr Amy Cao and Dr Saloni Singh, two members of the ADASA recent graduates committee. We talk about the highs and lows of transitioning from dental school to professional practice (and managing the stress that comes along with it), how they got involved in the ADA community, and what they hope to achieve on the committee. Dr Singh also divulges a bit about how she got into tutoring at the uni, and Dr Cao talks about her experience working outside of the city and in the public system. We also talk about who the ADASA are, and the services, events and mentorship opportunities they offer dental students. Here’s a link to the pamphlet we discuss: https://shorturl.at/GTUX1

Hello again!

After a break (courtesy of Covid), Al Dente is back with a legend of the dental school: Dr Selbach! She’s this year’s patron of the AUDSS, and explains what that means to her. But we also get to know who Dr Selbach is outside of work. She tells us about her busy life with three dogs and shares some stories from her time at dental school in Germany. We discuss the challenges of moving internationally as a dental professional, from the cut-throat ADC exams to learning dental terminology in a foreign language. Our patron also reveals some unexpected trivia titbits, such as her business by the beach and her first encounter with Adelaide (spoiler alert: it was earlier than you might think!).

Thanks to Wright Evans Partners, the dental accounting and finance experts, for making this episode of Al Dente possible.

“This episode features friends, housemates, and AUDSS President and Vice President—that would be Fiona Guo and Nadia Heng (both BDS5)! Host Ella sits down with the pair and gets to know them a little better. We chat about all the standard stuff (their lives outside of uni, the journey to Adelaide, and how they got involved in the dental society). Fiona also shares a bit about her volunteer work in Cambodia, and Nadia explains why her standout moment from dentistry was… receiving LA?

Thanks again to Wright Evans Partners for partnering with Al Dente!”

Welcome back! The Publications team kicks off the year with a fun episode. We introduce new host Ella George (BDS3), budding snowboarder Valerie Yung (BDS2) and editing whiz Neha Arghode (BDS3). We discuss everything from our plans for the future to our worst dental habits, and the most disappointing book-to-movie adaption. The team share our highlights of BDS so far and confidently offer our very limited advice about getting through the degree. Thank you to Wright Evans Partners, the dental accounting experts, for their ongoing support of Al Dente. PS: Sorry for the screeching laughter—our boujee microphone disconnected, so kindly direct your blame to Ella’s laptop.

In this Episode: Jingyang is joined by founders and directors of PAX Migration as well as, of course, registered migration agents: Christina Katsouri-Paxinos and Constantine Paxinos to talk about the arduous and complicated process for international students to obtain a permanent visa in Australia. We talk about how COVID has presented some benefits to international students and those who want to work in Australia, as well as discuss how an easier, more flexible way to obtain permanent residency may open up late 2023! The process and requirements to get a graduate visa, a 491 or 189 or 190 visa, and a permanent visa is also explained.

Second years, gather around for this one! The pubs team unite one last time this year to discuss the final ILA for BDS2. We introduce our patient, Mr Robert Burns, a young Indigenous Australian man who’s come in for a check-up. We then delve into all the key things to know about rheumatic fever, including what it is, how to explain it in a patient-friendly manner (hint: it’s not rheumatoid arthritis), essential medical history questions, and antibiotic prophylaxis. Then, Ella gets a turn at asking the questions: as seasoned ILA veterans, Dalena and Jingyang share the tips and tricks they’ve learnt along the way, such as how to get the most out of review sessions and what to do when your conveniently group chat dies when it’s time to assign tasks (ft. a motivational speech!).

On the chilly night of 3rd of September 2022, the dental and oral health students of the University of Adelaide had a night under the stars, Tony brought out his drum, and we danced the night away at our annual grand dental ball. But before all that, Jingyang asked students the real questions. How long do the fillings we place actually last? Who are the best people in ADH? What’s the biggest lie we’ve told our tutor? Who in our class would we never let operate on us? Listen to the messiest episode in Al Dente history to find the answers to these controversial and compromising questions. Please still hire us. Also, sorry for yelling. Maybe turn the volume down on your earphones.

In this episode: The AUDSS Pubs Committee gather together again - this time, to chat about CPD courses and the importance of them for practicing dentists. Jingyang, Ella and Dalena are also joined by Skye Xie, the head of media and communications at Nexlec, which is an Adelaide-based company that collates and shares different CPD courses, including conferences, seminars and more by various education brands. She delves into her top tips for choosing the right CPD courses and some factors to consider when doing so, alongside the differences between CPDs for new grads vs experienced dentists and local vs overseas CPDs. Skye then turns the tables and asks some questions of her own to the team, who discuss their knowledge on CPDs and preferences for different CPD types. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on everything you need to know about dental CPDs and learn some hot tips to take your dental career to the next level! For more information about Nexlec, check out the links below:

Website: https://nexlec.com/
Blog: https://nexlec.com/industries/dentistry/blog

In this Episode: Jingyang is joined by two powerhouse ladies of the AUDSS, Denise Yap (2022 AUDSS Secretary) and Sukhmani Dhillon (2022 AUDSS Student Affairs Executive Officer). We discuss the struggles of adapting to small town Adelaide and the funky tasting water we have down under. Experiences of struggling through COVID-19 away from family are shared and Denise and Sukhi share their plans for Secretary and Student Affairs for 2022! Thank you to Wright Evans Partners for sponsoring this episode!