Dental Central

Welcome back to another episode of Dental Central, the official podcast of the ADAVB. Today, Emily and Matt discuss the latest news and updates from the world of dentistry, including:

• Fun times at Chin Chin for the ADAVB social dinner (and a vacancy on the ADAVB Sport & Social Committee for any budding events planners - email [email protected] for more information)
• How are Victorian dental practices managing since the easing of Lockdown 4.0
• Why states are all approaching their lockdowns differently (and how ADA is committed to supporting dentists across the country)
• An update on vaccines for both dentists and patients (and Matt has now been vaccinated)
• The ADAVB Mentoring Program (email [email protected] for more information)
• The upcoming Enterprise Bargaining Agreement for those working in the public sector
• And an update on membership renewals (yes, Emily has renewed, and you should too!)

In this episode of Dental Central, we speak with Jhai Manogaran. 

Jhai is a recent graduate, completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Melbourne in 2020. (Yes, he completed his final year of his degree in the middle of a global pandemic). Jhai also served as President of the Melbourne Dental Students' Society (MDSS), and was the Official Spokesperson for the MDSS. He is a member of the ADAVB's Recent Graduates and Students Committee.

Welcome to the first episode of Dental Central, the official podcast of the ADAVB.

This week Emily and Matt discuss the current COVID-19 restrictions and the impact on dental practices, the different impact in regional Victoria and COVID-19 vaccines. They discuss how the ADAVB is working with the Victorian government to advocate on behalf on the dental profession. And with membership renewals in full swing, they will talk about their reasons for joining and renewing. Plus 3 top tips for young dentists.