Al Dente

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!

In this episode: For those who have no idea what ADSA is and always get it confused with ADASA, this episode aims to change that! Brendan Phan (BDS2) and Edwin He (BDS4) join Jingyang to discuss their experience this year at the ADSA Melbourne convention and why all dental students should go at least once! We fangirl over the incredible experience that is Peninsula Hot Springs. Along with their first impression of Adelaide, they also reveal their non-traditional path to dentistry at Adelaide. Stay tuned and we hope to see you at ADSA’s next convention, which may or may not be hosted somewhere warmer than Melbourne…

In this episode: Jingyang and Ella are lucky enough to interview oral and maxillofacial surgery resident, Dr Ven Woo. Our Melbournian guest shares her thoughts on Adelaide and her shock of moving to a city that closes on public holidays. She reveals how an unexpected job opportunity led her to the path she’s on today, and details the joys, surprises and challenges she’s experienced in OMFS. Dr Woo talks candidly about how moving away from your support system can impact your mental health, and shares her techniques for staying afloat. Finally, we delve into her tips for dental students, both in and out of the oral surgery department!

In this episode: The 2022 AUDSS Pubs Committee sit down for their first podcast together! This episode marks the first of many, where the pubs committee put their heads together to hash out various ILA case scenarios across multiple years . To kick things off, Jingyang, Ella and Dalena run through BDS1's ILA on Alicia Jackson and introduce the patient at hand - 8.5 year old Alicia, whose mother is concerned about the positioning of her front teeth and whether this will affect her ability to eat. Whether you're a BDS1 student concerned about what ILAs are, an upper year student who's forgotten their first year content or a casual listener, tune in to learn more about Alicia's other key issues and the possible causes and management for them and, stay til the end for answers to some of your general ILA-related questions!

In this episode, Jingyang and Dalena are joined by the youngest of only 24 special needs dentistry specialists in Australia, Dr Trudy Lin (whose lengthy list of achievements and awards are nothing short of amazing) ! We learn about Dr Lin's career path, tips for working with special needs patients and the challenges of it all. We also discuss her many projects (including volunteering and developing a residential facility), the future of special needs dentistry and of course, Dr Lin's resemblance to an explorer. There's a bit in here for everyone, whether you're an aspiring special needs dentistry specialist or just a casual listener so tune in to find out more! Connect and stay up to date with Dr Lin via her social media, website, and mailing list!

Social media:
https://www.facebook.com/trudysmile.net
https://www.instagram.com/trudysmile.net_

Website:
https://trudysmile.net/

Mailing list for insights and tips on Special needs dentistry:
https://zcu.nz/81V

For more information about SND organisations:
https://www.asscid.org.au/
https://www.iadh.org/

In this episode, Jingyang and Dalena are joined by the youngest of only 24 special needs dentistry specialists in Australia, Dr Trudy Lin (whose lengthy list of achievements and awards are nothing short of amazing) ! We learn about Dr Lin's career path, tips for working with special needs patients and the challenges of it all. We also discuss her many projects (including volunteering and developing a residential facility), the future of special needs dentistry and of course, Dr Lin's resemblance to an explorer. There's a bit in here for everyone, whether you're an aspiring special needs dentistry specialist or just a casual listener so tune in to find out more! Connect and stay up to date with Dr Lin via her social media, website, and mailing list!

Social media:
https://www.facebook.com/trudysmile.net
https://www.instagram.com/trudysmile.net_

Website:
https://trudysmile.net/

Mailing list for insights and tips on Special needs dentistry:
https://zcu.nz/81V

For more information about SND organisations:
https://www.asscid.org.au/
https://www.iadh.org/

In this Episode: Jingyang sits down with some remarkable students and 2022 co-BOH liasons for AUDSS, Edward Miller and Ronan Young! We learn about their journey to discovering their passion for oral health and the Bachelor of Oral Health degree, the role of oral health therapists in the dental team, the challenges of a demanding, 3-year course, and some tips and tricks for treating children! We discuss their goals as co-BOH liasons for AUDSS and some advice they have for BOH freshers! Whether you’re a BOH or BDS student, this episode has something for everyone and you don’t want to miss it!

In this Episode: Al Dente has gone international! Jingyang is joined in this special, cosmopolitan episode by DMD1 student, Brendan and Ambience Head of Business Development, Amanda! We discuss the differences between UBC Dental School and Adelaide Dental School and how UBC dental students have had to adapt to COVID-19, including the use of the Ambience Face Shield! The Ambience Face Shield is the first anti-reflective face shield specifically made for dentists. Ambience’s shield features a revolutionary optical visor that is 10x less reflective than standard shields and lasts 1+ years with proper care. With 3 inches of clearance, a fully adjustable head harness, and an easy flip-up feature, Ambience’s shield fits any loupe and light while still ensuring a lightweight and comfortable experience. Learn more about the Ambience shield (www.ambienceppe.com) or check out their Instagram (@ambience.ppe). With 15% off, the price of one shield would be 92.65 AUD (Regularly $109 AUD). To ensure there’s no overlap, we can have the discount code be live from April 11-18 (on @theaudss IG)

In this episode, we meet Dr Anna Murray, Patron of the AUDSS for 2022! Jingyang and Ella sit down with Dr Murray to discuss what being the patron actually means, the joys of general dentistry, her journey moving to Australia and, naturally, what our new patron has in common with a spoon excavator. As always, we'd like to thank Wright Evans Partners for making this episode possible, and thank you to our listeners for joining us today!

Welcome to the Al Dente podcast- season 3! Our first episode of the season features two very important members of the AUDSS, Mr President Derek Li (BDS5) and Madam Vice President Scarlett Kim (BDS5). This episode is hosted by new host of Al Dente, BDS4 student, Jingyang Li. Tune into this episode to learn why Adelaide>>>>Perth, how to get through the feelings of homesickness, and tips for each BDS year level!