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Dental Mentoring Series #4 – Stop Wasting Money on CPD: Make Every Course Count


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Hosted by Dr David Keir

Are you spending thousands on CPD but not seeing the ROI you hoped for? You’re not alone! Discover how to transform your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) journey from a costly obligation into a rewarding investment.

Welcome to The Dental Mentoring Series, the series dedicated to helping dental graduates thrive in their careers. In this episode, Dr. David Kier shares his hard-earned wisdom from investing hundreds of thousands in professional development, revealing:

  1. How to create a strategic learning plan aligned with your career goals
  2. Why choosing the right courses at the right time is crucial for ROI
  3. Practical preparation techniques to maximize knowledge retention
  4. The overlooked networking opportunities that can transform your practice
  5. Implementation strategies to ensure you actually use what you’ve learned
  6. Investing in the right CPD courses can make a significant difference in your career. With these actionable tips, you’ll not only enhance your skills but also ensure your hard-earned money is well-spent.

    Whether you’re a new graduate or seasoned practitioner, these insights will help you build a more fulfilling career while making every CPD dollar count

    Key moments

    00:00 – Introduction to CPD Importance

    02:20 – Planning Your CPD Journey

    05:37 – Choosing Relevant Courses

    11:37 – Practice Support and Mentorship

    14:06 – Preparing for Maximum Learning

    17:25 – Implementing New Knowledge

    19:37 – Final Thoughts and Next Episode

    Thank you to our Sponsors…
    Dental Protection Limited

    Dental Protection have proudly been supporting the Dental Head Start podcast since day one! The Dental Protection team understands the ever-changing challenges faced by dental professionals and we take our responsibility to members seriously. Our professional protection package helps you practise with confidence, safe in the knowledge that we are always by your side if things go wrong. With over 40 years protecting Australian dental professionals, we have the global stability and financial resilience to be by you

    Dental Advice Network

    This episode of the Dental Head Start Podcast is proudly supported by Dental Advice Network.

    Whether you’re one year out or forty, we all have clinical questions—and it’s OK not to have all the answers. That’s exactly why the Dental Advice Network exists. With leading experts like Dr Omar Ikram (Endodontist), Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen (Oral Medicine Specialist), Dr Steven Parker (Dental Sedationist), Dr Manu Ayer (Specialist Anaesthetist), Professor Ian Myers (Restorative expert), Dr Kar Mun Chan (Specialist Paediatric Dentist) and Associate Professor Geraldine Moses (Dental Therapeutics and Pharmacology expert), it’s your go-to place for clinical advice, case support, and evidence-based insights.

    From medication queries to red flags in oral pathology—or even just a second opinion—Dental Advice Network connects you to trusted voices in dentistry and medicine, including an in-house medical doctor. You’ll also get access to clinical webinars, CPD content, and curated updates to stay ahead in your practice.

    It’s peace of mind, peer support, and education—all in one place.

     And for Dental Head Start listeners, we’ve teamed up with Dental Advice Network to bring you an exclusive 10% discount when you subscribe. Just use the code HEADSTART10 at checkout. Plus—if you’re a first-year graduate, you already get a massive 50% off.

    Check them out at dentaladvicenetwork.com.au, and thank you to Dental Advice Network for supporting the next generation of dental professionals and the Dental Head Start podcast.

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