Smile Revolution Podcast

Smile Revolution Podcast

By Victoria WilsonHealth & Fitness
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Smile Revolution Podcast episodes

  • Audio Publication - If your way does not work, consider a new strategy - January 2025
    Following on from this publication and audio publication…
    You can now access 5 days of short, 3-minute meditations designed specifically for busy dental professionals.
    These simple yet effective sessions are easy to integrate into your daily routine, helping you prioritize your wellbeing.
    ✨ Start your meditation journey here: https://www.smile-revolution.net/yoga/
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    Access print of full article - https://www.smile-revolution.net/blog/
    I’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to reach out! 💙
    📩 Contact me at: [email protected]
    Author: Victoria Wilson, Editorial Board Member - Dental Health - British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy- BSDHT
    References
    1. Basso J, McHale A, Ende V, Oberlin D, Suzuki WA. Brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation in non- experienced meditators. Behav Brain Res. 2019;356:208-220. https://doi. org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.08.023.
    2. Bakar NA, Lim SL, Basri NA, Ludin SM. Mental health and well-being of undergraduate dental students: a systematic review. Int J Care Scholars. 2021;42(2):56-70 https://doi.org/10.31436/ijcs.v4i2.190.
    3. Dimatteo MR, Shugars DA, Hays RD. Occupational stress, life stress and mental health among dentists. J Occupation Organiz Psychol. 1993;66(2):153-162. https://doi.org/10.1111/J.2044-8325.1993. TB00524.X.
    4. Salazar FB, Sipiyaruk K, White S, Gallagher JE. Key determinants of health and wellbeing of dentists within the UK: a rapid review of over two decades of research. Brit Dent J. 2019;27(2):127-136. https://doi. org/10.1038/s41415-019-0485-2.
    5. Whitman SM. Pain and suffering as viewed by the Hindu religion. J Pain. 2007;8(8):607-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JPAIN.2007.02.430.
    6. Gallagher JE, Colonio-Salazar FB, White S. Supporting dentists' health and wellbeing - a qualitative study of coping strategies in 'normal times'. Brit Dent J. 2021; 20:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-021- 3205-7.
    7. Plessas A, Paisi M, Bryce M, Burns L, O’ Brien T, Witton R, Hanoch
Y. Mental Health and Wellbeing in Dentistry: A Rapid Evidence Assessment. https://www.gdc-uk.org/itineris/research/detail/ report/mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-dentistry-a-rapid-evidence- assessment
    15 min
  • Nicki Rowland and Matt Mckay - January 2025
    On this Podcast Recording I speak to Nicki Rowland and Matt Mckay
    Nicki Rowland - Following 10 years of co-owning an award-winning dental practice, Nicki set up her own business, Practices Made Perfect (PMP), in 2014. PMP partners with Practice Principals and their teams to craft a coaching and training solution for their practice’s specific needs and challenges to ignite positive change and create sustainable growth. Nicki specialises in compliance and leadership consultancy and training.
    In response to the current dental crisis and its impact on the state of children’s oral health, Nicki has launched an oral health campaign across the UK that gained charity status in April 2024 - The Magic Dentist (Reg. Charity No. 1207704). The main aim is to support primary school teachers to deliver oral health education, alleviate the increasingly high number of missed school days due to oral health problems and reduce admissions to hospital.
    Nicki was also placed in Dentistry’s Top 50 most influential people list in March 2021.
    Matt Mckay - Founder & CEO of Goald Challenges, the first-of-its-kind challenge App that harnesses the power of challenges and communities to enhance fundraising, advertising, community management and engagement opportunities.
    To learn more about the Magic Dentist and sign up to the challenge.
    https://linktr.ee/goaldchallenges?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
    47 min
  • Caroline Smith and Nina Farmer 2024
    On this podcast recording I had the pleasure of speaking to Caroline Smith and Nina Farmer -
    Caroline is a Dental Hygiene/Therapist in the North East with a passion for functional health. As a dual-qualified Nutritionist, she educates patients on evidence-based diet and lifestyle interventions to stabilize gum disease and prevent decay. She also supports TMD-related pain using diet, lifestyle, breathing techniques, manual therapy, and targeted orofacial exercises, offering services both in her clinic and online.
    Nina, a Dental Therapist since 2013 and Nutritional Therapist since 2019, combines her passion for holistic patient care in clinical practice, workshops, and lectures. She serves as a clinical educator for NSK’s Ikigai Oral Hygiene community, is part of TePe's clinical education team, and is a key opinion leader for LM. Nina recently earned a postgraduate Level 7 diploma in Clinical Education, Coaching, and Mentoring.
    To register for their upcoming course on the 9th November 2024 -
    https://www.tickettailor.com/events/integratedhealth/1230610
    Further links mentioned in podcast recording discussions -
    Supereating: a revolutionary way to get more from the foods you eat
    https://amzn.eu/d/6zBUdsi
    BANT-
    https://practitioner-search.bant.org.uk
    Dr Louise Newson -
    https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk
    British Society of Lifestyle Medicine -
    https://bslm.org.uk/about/about-us/
    Changes in the Oral Cavity in Menopausal Women -
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8750983/
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    43 min
  • SMILE REVOLUTION 2024 EP2 - MEDITATION
    If you wish to become a member of Smile Revolution Thrive wellbeing space for dental professionals please follow the below steps -
    Click on the link below, and fill in the required information to create your profile.
    https://www.wellnessliving.com/signup/smile_revolution
    - Enter your first name, surname and email
    - You will then receive an activation email in your inbox
    - Click Activate account
    - This will take you to the 'Create My Account' page to enter your details - create a password - sign the terms and conditions to create your account.
    - You will then see a page requesting you to enter your credit card details. Please add your credit card details. Please note nothing will be deducted from your card until you make a purchase in the shop.
    You will now have access to the membership options, class access options appointments, and workshops within Smile Revolution Thrive.
    Once you have chosen your preferred purchase option you will be able to book a class or Classes.
    Then BOOK your classes!
    N.B You will need to complete a New Student Evaluation Form before you can access content within Smile Revolution Thrive. (Note Victoria's live events are different from the Smile Revolution Thrive online content so you are required to complete a similar new student evaluation that will take roughly 3 minutes) During public holidays Smile Revolution Thrive classes do not take place.
    If you wish to speak to someone about your mental health and well-being, please contact your doctor or NHS-dedicated mental health support.https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dedicated-mental-health-support-for-all-nhs-doctors-and-dentists
    There are also other charitable helplines - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
    13 min
  • SMILE REVOLUTION 2024 - The Practice Of Self‑compassion Among Dental Professionals
    To join the Smile Revolution Thrive 60 minute Self - Compassion workshop and obtain your complimentary Self-Compassion Journal -
    Register here within the Smile Revolution Thrive Store (note you will need to sign up and create your own account to register) -
    https://www.wellnessliving.com/catalog/smile_revolution
    To read the full article https://www.dental-tribune.com/news/the-practice-of-self-compassion-among-dental-professionals/
    (all rights from author and publishers granted, and access to full articles and references detailed in the notes of the recording).
    To access more of our resources please sign up to our newsletter at www.smile-revolution.net or simply book a 1 on 1 with me link below, I’d just love to hear more about you.
    Book a 1 on 1 with Victoria -
    https://calendly.com/info-31932/15_min
    15 min
  • SMILE REVOLUTION 2023 - Audio Publication Series - JOURNALLING
    This recording is the first of the ‘Audio Publication Series’ where I read an article.
    This weeks articles is entitled ‘How journaling can enhance general well-being and support dental professionals in their daily work that has been published in Dental Tribune UK & Ireland - issue 2/2023. This article delves into how utilising journaling could be a helpful resource in enhancing our wellbeing as a dental professional.
    The link - https://www.dental-tribune.com/news/how-journaling-can-enhance-general-well-being-and-support-dental-professionals-in-their-daily-work/
    to read the full article (all rights from author and publishers granted, and access to full articles and references detailed in the notes of the recording).
    17 min
  • Geoff Sharpe - Series 4 - Bonus Episode
    On this podcast recording I speak to Geoff Sharpe a periodontists from the UK currently living in Dubai. We speak extensively about the new periodontal classification.
    Dr. Geoffrey Sharpe grew up in the north of England and graduated from Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences in 1998 with distinction in Restorative Dentistry.
    After two years of General Professional Training, he achieved Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2000. He continued to work within the National Health Service as a Senior House Officer at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Manchester Royal Infirmary. He held positions in Restorative Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery before proceeding to full time general practice.
    In 2003, Dr. Sharpe returned to Newcastle University to start his specialist training in periodontics. He graduated with a Master of Science in Restorative Dentistry in 2005 and achieved Membership in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics) at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2007. Throughout this time, he continued to apply his periodontal skills in private practice as a visiting specialist at a number of clinics in the United Kingdom.
    In 2010, Dr. Sharpe was invited to join a renowned clinic in Dubai as their in-house periodontist. He held this role for seven years prior to creating The Perio Clinic in 2017. Until recently, he also held a part-time role at Mohammed Bin Rashid University in Dubai where he enjoyed teaching and mentoring the next generation of periodontists.
    Dr. Sharpe lives in Dubai with his wife, Kim, and their one-year old son, William.
    37 min
  • Debbie McGovern & Debbie Hemington - Series 4
    In this podcast recording I speak to Debbie Mc Govern - current President and Debbie Hemington - current Chair from the British Association of Dental Therapists BADT, speak about the current ongoing work of the BADT. It was such a pleasure speaking to them earlier this year.
    To get in contact with the BADT, please email - [email protected]
    Debbie Mc Govern - BADT President, has been a dental therapist for over 30 years’, starting as a dental nurse in Liverpool before studying for a Bachelor of Science degree at Manchester University.
    Debbie currently work in the coal face of dentistry with her husband Marius at their NHS and private clinics. She uses her full scope of practice and in particular is interested in skin and facial aesthetics and anti-ageing.
    Debbie has been a council member for over 13 years holding a variety of positions. She has always enjoyed the politics of dentistry and representing the profession. She states she has met some incredible people during her time with the BADT, and hope she can contribute more along her journey representing you our members.
    Debbie is also a temp chair of BAPD DCP group
    Debbie Hemington - BADT Chair.
    Debbie qualified from New Cross in 1983, the year it closed, and is actually the last New Cross Therapist to graduate. She qualified as a Hygienist at Kings in 1987 and has worked continuously during this time in a variety of settings.
    In 2003 she joined The Eastman as a tutor and combines that role with working in a mixed general practice where she has worked for 33 years!
    Debbie has also worked the for the former London Deanery as part of the DCP tutor team commissioning post graduate education, and was the educational lead on “Wild Smile” project with Heart your Smile.
    In 2012 she took part in a 2 year part time pilot scheme at Kings for Enhanced Skills in Peridontology.
    Debbie has been a BADT member for most of her career, and has been Treasurer of the London region for 15 years.
    She accepted the position of Chair 2 years ago and also represents BADT at the Dental Professionals Alliance meetings.
    40 min
  • Laura McClune - Series 4
    The poignant dental professional I had the pleasure of interviewing for this recording is Laura McClune who qualified from Kings in 2005 and has certainly had a very dynamic varied career path since qualifying. On todays show she speaks about her career path to date, and what she has learnt along the way, and how her choice of a masters has impacted her professionally and as a person. I hope you have as much fun listening to this podcast as we did recording it. Laura will certainly feed you with inspiration.
    This podcast was recorded at the beginning of the first lockdown prior to going on Furlough.
    Laura qualified as a dental hygienist from Kings College London in 2005. Since then she has worked in various dental practices within the South East. She is a keen advocate for continuing personal and professional development and has now completed her Master’s level qualification wih a Distinction, in Advanced and Specialist Healthcare from the University of Kent this year. Her dissertation is titled “The experiences of dental hygienists working with chairside dental nurse assistance within general dental practices in the South of England”.
    Laura is also now the current honourary treasurer for the BSDHT.
    In 2019 Laura started her role at Philips Healthcare and is now working as a dental Professional Educator and business manager. She delivers content around the subject of oral healthcare including the science of Sonicare technology and Zoom whitening treatments, to dental professionals online and previously both in practice, at conferences and seminars.
    In 2020 she launched a programme providing small group study clubs to new and soon to be qualified dental hygienist and therapists. A project which is ongoing.
    Alongside her role at Philips Laura continues to practice as a hygienist 1 day a week.
    If you wish to get in touch with Laura please email - [email protected]
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    40 min
  • Anna Middleton - Series 4
    Anna is a dedicated and passionate multi award-winning dental hygienist. She started her business, London Hygienist, with the mission to change the way oral health care is delivered to patients. She graduated in 2015 from the Faculty of Royal College of Surgeons. Anna is an ambassador for the British Society of Hygiene and Therapy, a key opinion leader for Philips, Regenerate, Orascoptic, and a global Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) ambassador for EMS Dental. You can follow her on social media @londonhygienist
    38 min

About Smile Revolution Podcast

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Smile Revolution is a podcast dedicated to oral health promotion supporting career development for leading dental hygienists and dental therapists. Victoria Wilson Dental Therapist talks to poignant dental professionals from all around the world who have made an impact on her career and furthering oral health in general. Thanks to the transparency of these exceptional guests Victoria delves deep to find out more about the choices and steps they took to get where they are today to understand the impact this has had professionally and personally. Through listening to the podcast Victoria guarantees you will learn, gain inspiration, and ideas of furthering your career paths supporting oral health promotion.