Brace Yourself

With the Indigenous population of Australia facing many barriers in healthcare, oral health is not an outlier. As disparity is faced within our First Nations communities, it is important for us as current and future clinicians to understand how we can close the gap.

In this week’s episode, our guest speak Brianna Poirier expands on her background and current research in Indigenous oral health. Alongside Raeesha and Laya, Brianna explains her research including topics like methodology and where the shift in researching is leading, segueing into the implications it has for the future. This podcast consists of core messages that we as a collective must educate ourselves on and is a highly recommended listen.

Thank you to Single Use Dental Instruments for sponsoring today’s Brace Yourself episode. Visit www.singleusedentalinstruments.com for more information on how their products can help streamline your clinical infection control process.

With over 700 different species of bacteria all living in the mouth, oral microbiomes are very complex.  This lively and diverse microbiome has taken time to develop since our first days, but how does our surroundings play a part? Presenting her research on how early life environments influence the oral microbiome and determine oral health outcomes, Dr Christina Adler elaborates on her findings alongside Evelyn and Ian.

Touching on the relationship between our environment and microbiome, Dr Alder also discusses the oral health outcomes that are related and the importance of oral hygiene. The trio even delve into a small conversation surrounding research methods and interesting ways to approach difficult questions. This episode is a great listen to understand more about what goes on in a human’s mouth from birth and what we can learn from certain trends.

Thank you to Single Use Dental Instruments for sponsoring today’s Brace Yourself episode. Visit www.singleusedentalinstruments.com for more information on how their products can help streamline your clinical infection control process.

Balloon art? Dentistry? There can’t be any possible correlations right…? Well in this week’s episode, Dr. Choi, Julia and Kanisha prove otherwise.

Sharing on the career pathway he took after university, Dr. Choi talks about how he found his job along with some interesting stories! Including topics such as CPDs and work environments, Dr. Choi also gives his best tips for graduates starting work. With his words of wisdom, there are many things this podcast offers for dental students and near graduates to ponder on and take into consideration.

Thank you to Single Use Dental Instruments for sponsoring today’s Brace Yourself episode. Visit www.singleusedentalinstruments.com for more information on how their products can help streamline your clinical infection control process.

With so many different dental associations across Australia, ADSA is here to help you become more familiar with them. To check one off this list, we will be getting to know more about ADAVB in this week’s podcast.

With Alex and Mili steering the conversation, Dr. Matthew Hopcraft introduces us to ADAVB and what their association is about. Their lively discussion includes information on how ADAVB provide services and support for practitioners and students, as well as ADAVB’s goals and missions. For dental students of all year levels, this podcast is perfect for you to find out more about how ADAVB can help you in your career.

To find out more about ADAVB , listen to our newest episode of Brace Yourself.

As COVID-19 has affected students worldwide, it has inevitably impacted dental students as well. But in what ways has it hinder or enhanced students’ learning? And with what proof?

Luckily, Professor Miletic has the answer to these question and shares insight into her research on this specific topic. Alongside Jim Rae and Pauline Wong, the trio talk about Miletic’s findings and how the pandemic altered students’ self-perceived performance and confidence. The result are highly relevant to dental and oral health students, as the gaps identified can be addressed in the near future.

Listen to this week’s podcast and see if the research resonates with your personal experiences.

What if we told you that you could attain a fourth line of defense for your body? Believe it or not, you can! With the advancement of technology, PPE are constantly evolving and improving. Joined with Amanda & Brendan Szeto, Jacob Davis, Jim Rae chats all things PPE. With a focus on Ambience Face Shields, the group talks about how PPE plays a big role in the future of clinical practice for students. The 3 dental students have a lively conversation on dental school and how face shields play a big part in clinics, drawing from their personal anecdotes and experiences using the ambience face shields.

The team at Ambience face shields has kindly provided a 15% discount for our listeners. Simply apply the code “ADSA15” at checkout and try out their renowned face shields. (valid from 15-29th of June)

To find out more about Ambience face shields, head to https://ambienceppe.com/collections/products

Ever wonder what it’s running your own clinic as an Oral Health Therapist (OHT)? Well wonder no further! This month’s episode of Brace Yourself will cover what it’s like to start up your own clinic. As the role of OHTs continues to broaden, practitioners are beginning to find their autonomy in their own practices.

As Beth Irvin proves that it’s possible, she recounts what it was like founding her own clinic. Talking about the logistics, patients and services, Beth covers many interesting topics that aren’t regularly covered. A role model to all OHTs and Dental practitioners, Beth’s journey is one that will pave the way for future clinicians.

To find more of Beth's work head to https://thesmilestudio.com.au/ or check out her Instagram @thesmilestudio.bairnsdale

What’s something always starts with the same 3 consonants, but ends with 3 different letters? Something that we access everyday, but can’t physically touch? A website! This month’s episode of Brace Yourself explores the interesting world of Dental Websites! With the society shifting towards embracing technology to our everyday lives, websites are a crucial media that is often overlooked by practitioners.

Sharing his expertise, Mr. Gladnick speaks on the evolution of websites and their role in the dental field. From website red flags to why websites are important, Mr. Gladnick draws from his past experiences to enlighten us with a fresh outlook on websites. Relevant to all of us living in the 21st century, this podcast will be sure to teach you something new.

To find out more, head to www.greatdentalwebsites.com.au

Have you ever had a question that piqued your curiosity? One that you couldn’t answer with a research article from Google scholar or PubMed? Well, you’re in luck. In this week’s episode, Boon Lee, joins with Dr. Roisin McGrath from the University of Melbourne, to discuss research pathways after graduation.

Covering her own experiences as well as amazing advice, this episode is filled with invaluable information for students interested on embarking their own journey in research! Overall, research is something that all dental and oral health students should be familiar with, so sit back and enjoy as Dr. McGrath walks us through the world of research.

Welcome back everyone to our 3rd season of Brace Yourself! To get the ball rolling, our publications team Emily, Audrey and Boon, gives us a short rundown on what to expect in our upcoming podcasts. With topics ranging from specialisation pathways in dentistry to discussing current and ongoing experiments with researchers, we’ve got some invaluable information coming your way.

Our goal this year is to provide our community of students with fun and fresh subjects related to dentistry and oral health. We hope that these podcasts are just as enjoyable for you to listen to as they are to make. Like previous seasons, our episodes will be live on the first Wednesday of each month so mark your calendars and never miss out. Our hosts include a variety of dental and oral health students from all over Australia, and they, alongside our featured guest speakers, will provide exciting new content.

Any feedback or questions are highly welcome! We’re always keen to hear about your ideas and suggestions so feel free to contact us through any of our social media platforms. Find us on Facebook or Instagram (@Ausdsa) or on our website: www.adsa.org.au.

Now be sure to BRACE YOURSELF!! Because only the best is yet to come.