Do you want to be a better dental professional? Of course you do. We have seen our profession move more and more towards a whole-health approach as we know it's not just teeth and gums when it comes to our patients health.  

In this episode of the Talk Dental to Me Podcast, Jackie and I unpack the importance of why learning goes well beyond dental school and where dentistry is moving to (don't get left behind!)  

Listen in as Jackie fills us in on her journey and she also gives us tips to steer our career in the right direction to become better health professionals and ultimately improve our patient's overall health outcomes. 

HIGHLIGHTS: 

What is functional dentistry? 

Why is it so important?  

As a dental professional, why is it important to be knowledgeable about the oral microbiome? 

Does sleep disordered breathing affect cavities? 

Hydroxyapatite as an alternative to fluoride 

Jackie's experience with a tongue tie release 

Why is addressing a tongue tie before orthodontics important? 

Treat your teeth to some of my favourite new additions to my emails care routine: PAP+ teeth whitening strips, the Hi by HiSmile toothpaste and the Enamel Care Serum. Thank you to HiSmile for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! 

LINKS:  Jackie's Instagram Jackie's website Talk Dental to Me podcast  Emma’s Instagram Emma’s YouTube Want to feature on the podcast or have any suggestions? Email: [email protected]

Do the upcoming changes to apply for your own provider number have you feeling overwhelmed? I feel you.  Our professional associations have encouraged us all to apply for provider numbers (check your emails!) Is it easy? Does it cost anything? What if you were able to listen to an independant oral health practitioner with her own clinic fill us in about her provider number journey?

One of the pioneering OHP's to have started their own clinic (The Smile Studio Bairnsdale) in Australia, Beth Irvin, has been going from strength to strength in growing her own dental clinic. Tune in as she shares the evolution of her business as well as not needing hundreds and thousands of dollars to create your own dream.

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If you want to apply to a Bachelor's of Oral Health and you are NOT applying straight from high school - this episode is for YOU. This is exactly what Tia did after working as a dental assistant for several years. After learning about Oral Health Therapists (dental hygiene/therapy) and being inspired through already working in the industry, Tia had a desire to be on the other side and provide patient care.

How did she do it??? 

Tune into this episode to learn exactly how Tia researched, applied and then was successfully admitted into BoH at Charles Sturt University in Australia. And her pathway is one that you may have not even thought of!

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Disclaimer: The content that is discussed on this podcast is solely for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for informed advice from the correct agencies/course providers assisting application to the various dental hygiene/dental therapy courses in Australia.

Thank you to Hismile for sponsoring this episode and continuing to support the Talk Dental to Me Podcast. Don't forget to #treatyourteeth with Hi by Hismile 

For the latest podcast info and to engage with the family: https://instagram.com/talkdentaltomepodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

Products discussed: Hi by Hismile 

Emma’s Instagram 

Sarah's Instagram 

Emma’s YouTube

Want to feature on the podcast or have any suggestions? Email: [email protected]

"I am an overseas registered dental hygienist and I want to move and work as a DH in Australia - how can I do this?" I have received this DM more times than I can count and I have not been able to help answer this question...until now!! 

This is exactly what my guest today, Sarah Cash, has done! After living in the UK, Sarah and her family craved a sea change and Australia was on the list. Not long after in 2018, Sarah found herself in the Gold Coast, Australia where she has been working as a dental hygienist since landing. 

How did she do it? 

Tune in to soak up all the steps Sarah took before their move and what services/agencies she engaged to support her journey to Australia. 

Thank you to Hismile for sponsoring this episode and continuing to support the Talk Dental to Me Podcast! Don't forget to #treatyourteeth with Hi by Hismile 

HIGHLIGHTS: 

Disclaimer: The content that is discussed on this podcast is solely for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for informed advice from the correct agencies/service providers assisting migration to Australia. 

For the latest podcast info and to engage with the family: https://instagram.com/talkdentaltomepodcast?utm_medium=copy_link 

Products discussed: Hi by Hismile 

Emma’s Instagram 

Sarah's Instagram 

Emma’s YouTube

Want to feature on the podcast or have any suggestions? Email: [email protected]

From having a food blog to creating webinars for other dental professionals, Amber Ojak is a great example of creating balance in a predominantly clinical profession.

In this week's episode, Amber is giving you a sneak peek into life as a dental therapist/hygienist in Edinburgh, Scotland - plus she is opening up about how her post-covid life and mental health journey has looked like over the past few years + sharing practical tips for keeping yourself in a healthy mindset when working in dentistry can get overwhelming.

You don't want to miss this powerful episode. Listen now!

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Mentioned in this episode:

Hismile's brand new iD stain eraser is an easy  2-in-1 treatment that helps prevent the build-up of plaque and therefore reduces stains and reduce tooth discolouration. Thank you to Hismile for sponsoring this episode and continuing to support the Talk Dental to Me podcast!

LINKS:

Amber's Instagram - @theedinburghdentalhygienist

Amber's Food Instagram - @edibleinedinburgh

Hismile's brand new iD stain eraser 

Emma's Instagram - @emmatalksteeth

As dental professionals, we have an obligation to make our patients feel safe and heard and we need to consider the values they hold without imposing our beliefs on them. How can we do this? Hassan also questioned this! Hassan quickly learned after entering clinical practice his passion for education and as such, took a non-conventional pathway very early into his career. 

In this episode of the Talk Dental to Me Podcast I had the pleasure of having Hassan Shariff, a clinical and academic teaching fellow at UHI Scotland and we take a deep dive into his journey, what representation means in dentistry and the considerations that teams and practices can take to ensure minority groups feel welcomed not only in the dental practice but also in dental education settings.

Listen in as Hassan unpacks this for us so comprehensively and also with some practical changes clinics can implement which can result in improved clinical and non-clinical outcomes for patients!

HIGHLIGHTS:

- How do you become dental therapist in the UK?

- How can you become a clinical and academic teaching fellow?

- What does representation mean? 

- What are some practical changes clinics can make to improve clinical and non-clinical outcomes?

For the latest podcast info and to engage with the family: https://instagram.com/talkdentaltomepodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

Emma’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/emmatalksteeth?utm_medium=copy_link

Emma’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCdhAYZPXvi99uzZEdsgxXFg

Want to feature on the podcast or have any suggestions? Email: [email protected]

Teeth whitening is one facet of the dental profession that has been the same since day one. However, with the uncomfortable and from many a patient's feedback "painful" side effects such as sensitivity, dehydration of teeth and gum burns - the question I have always had is: isn't there a better way???

With the changes in consumer driven pressure for healthier alternatives, myself (and others I'm sure) have questioned whether there is another option other than peroxide teeth whitening.

Dr Franck Page also questioned this as the principal dentist of Dental Implants and Aesthetics on the sunny Gold Coast of Australia and when PAP+ burst onto the scene, he was intrigued.

In this episode, Dr Franck takes us on his personal journey of how he transitioned from hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening to PAP+, why it's worth trying and how it's benefited his patients.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- How does peroxide impact tooth enamel? 

- What are the side effects of hydrogen peroxide?

- Why is PAP+ worth trying?

- Benefits of PAP+ vs peroxide teeth whitening

- Managing patient's expectations with teeth whitening

- Is hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening heading towards extinction?

Thank you to Hismile for sponsoring this episode and continuing to support the Talk Dental to Me Podcast and allowing me share oral care innovations with the community. 

LINKS:

Hismile Professional

Hismile website

For the latest podcast info and to engage with the family: https://instagram.com/talkdentaltomepodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

Emma’s Instagram

Emma’s YouTube

Want to feature on the podcast or have any suggestions? Email: [email protected]

This episode is brought to you today by my friends at Hismile and it’s a highly anticipated one as I am answering the most FAQ’s that land in my Instagram DM’s and I’m not going to lie - some of these are heavy questions so I’m gonna dose you all with a bit of reality today like how to deal with conflict, avoid burnout but also practical topics and fun stuff like how to start a dental Instagram. A lot of this is based on my personal experience so I hope this helps you and I hope you enjoy this episode!

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LINKS:

Dental Hygienists Association Australia (DHAA) - Working in Australia

Australian Dental Council - Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy and oral health therapy assessments

For the latest podcast info and to engage with the family: https://instagram.com/talkdentaltomepodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

Emma’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/emmatalksteeth?utm_medium=copy_link

Emma’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCdhAYZPXvi99uzZEdsgxXFg

Want to feature on the podcast or have any suggestions? Email: [email protected]