The Dental Practitioner

How do you decide what is the best course of action for the treatment of your patients? Do you read the latest dental journals, reflect on your training or consult your network on social media? In today's changing world the general dentist is overwhelmed with information and often times finds it difficult to know what is the best current evidence and how they should apply this to their practice. Join Dr Sarah Raphael from ADA NSW as she explores Evidence Based Dentistry with Dr Paul Beath, a general dentist from Newcastle and Professor Woosung Sohn, Chair of Population Oral Health in the University of Sydney School of Dentistry.

Interviewer(s): Dr Sarah Raphael
Interviewee(s): Professor Woosung Sohn, Dr Paul Beath
Related Course/Event/Links: Request related resources from ADA NSW Library

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.

For billions of years bacteria have inhabited the earth. These microbes are survivors; highly adaptable to external forces and enhanced abilities to evolve rapidly in changing environments. However, since the discovery of penicillin, antibiotics have predominantly kept the ravaging effects of harmful bacteria at bay ... until now. Due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in humans and animals worldwide and a lack of new drug development by pharmaceutical companies, bacteria are back! They have evolved and developed resistance to these medicines and pose a real threat in the treatment of bacterial infection. Join Dr Sarah Raphael from ADA NSW as she explores this topic with Dr Smitha Sukumar, a general dentist and lecturer at Sydney Dental School undertaking her PhD in antibiotic resistance. Smitha is on a mission to improve dentist's awareness of this issue to better optimise the use of antibiotics in health care.
International Antibiotics Awareness week is from the 18th to the 24th of November and is the perfect time to reflect on how antibiotics have revolutionised health care and on how we prescribe them. Being antibiotic aware ensures these drugs continue to be therapeutic for years to come.

Interviewer(s): Dr Sarah Raphael
Interviewee(s): Dr Smitha Sukumar
Related Course/Event/Links: World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.

Outside the Mouth is a series dealing with the health and wellbeing of dental practitioners and their families, brought to you by Guild Insurance, protecting Australian dentists for over 18 years.
Heidi Horne, a Yoga and Wellness coach, has been on a journey for over 25 years to find ways to calm the "monkey brain" and inspire others to live a happier healthier more productive life. Heidi speaks with Dr Rohan Krishnan about meditation, mindfulness and other techniques dentists can use to manage everyday stresses and stay on top of their health and wellbeing.
If you are worried about your mental health or the wellbeing of a colleague and would like to talk to someone, call Dental Practitioner Support - a confidential 24/7 support line on 1800 377 700 or go to their website, dpsupport.org.au.

Interviewer(s): Dr Rohan Krishnan
Interviewee(s): Heidi Horne

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.

Outside the Mouth is a series dealing with the health and wellbeing of dental practitioners and their families, brought to you by Guild Insurance, protecting Australian dentists for over 18 years.
More people die by suicide than in road accidents every year in Australia. With more funding almost every year from state, territory and national budgets, mental health and suicide prevention are big topics in today's society. John Brogden, a former politician and now chairman of Lifeline is joining the fight on suicide prevention as alarming statistics show a 25 per cent increase in calls to the Lifeline service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join John as he chats with Dr Rohan Krishnan about Lifeline, the pressures of leadership and John's own personal battles with depression and suicidal ideations.
Australians experiencing emotional distress have 24 hour 7 day a week access to Lifeline's crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 44 for confidential one-to-one support or chat to or text a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter via their website; lifeline.org.au.

Interviewer(s): Dr Rohan Krishnan
Interviewee(s): John Brogden
Related Course/Event/Links: Lifeline

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.

Outside the Mouth is a series dealing with the health and wellbeing of dental practitioners and their families, brought to you by Guild Insurance, protecting Australian dentists for over 18 years.
There is an expectation in the medical and dental profession that practitioners will not make mistakes. If one accepts that failure is an inevitable part of learning and mistakes are sure to happen, is it possible to continually strive for excellence whilst maintaining a healthy mindset in the workplace? Dr Bill Bestic, a former officer in the New Zealand SAS and now an emergency and trauma surgery anaesthetist in Sydney talks with Dr Rohan Krishnan, a Sydney-based dentist, about high-performing cultures and the management of errors in their day-to-day operations.
If you are worried about your mental health or the wellbeing of a colleague and would like to talk to someone, call Dental Practitioner Support - a confidential 24/7 support line on 1800 377 700 or go to their website, dpsupport.org.au.

Interviewer(s): Dr Rohan Krishnan
Interviewee(s): Dr Bill Bestic

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.

Outside the Mouth is a series dealing with the health and wellbeing of dental practitioners and their families, brought to you by Guild Insurance, protecting Australian dentists for over 18 years.
There are growing concerns regarding the mental health of health-care workers in Australia. LIVIN is a local organisation with a vision to break the stigma of mental health through the development of cutting edge education programs, apparel and community awareness initiatives. Join Dr Rohan Krishnan, a Sydney-based dentist, as he chats with a LIVIN ambassador, Renee Gartner, about her own lived experience with mental health and how she helps others speak out about their own issues. Renee is a freelance sports and media personality, professional boxer and television presenter.
If you are worried about your mental health or the wellbeing of a colleague and would like to talk to someone, call Dental Practitioner Support - a confidential 24/7 support line on 1800 377 700 or go to their website, dpsupport.org.au.

Interviewer(s): Dr Rohan Krishnan
Interviewee(s): Renee Gartner
Related Course/Event/Links: LIVIN

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.

Outside the Mouth is a series dealing with the health and wellbeing of dental practitioners and their families, brought to you by Guild Insurance, protecting Australian dentists for over 18 years.
Health support for dental practitioners is here and it’s just a phone call or a click away. Launched in July 2020, Dental Practitioner Support is the first 24/7 telephone and online service for all dental practitioners in Australia. A free, dedicated, confidential service providing health and wellbeing advice and referral for dental practitioners, dental students, educators, employers and concerned family members. Dental Practitioner Support is a Dental Board of Australia initiative and is run by Turning Point, a leading addiction treatment, research and education organisation. Dr Murray Thomas, Chair of the Dental Board of Australia and Anthony Denham, Program Director for Turning Point chat with Dr Rohan Krishnan, current board director at ADA NSW about the new service and the importance of health and wellbeing in the Australian dental community.
To contact the Dental Practitioner Support service you can phone 1800377700 or go to their website, dpsupport.org.au

Interviewer(s): Dr Rohan Krishnan
Interviewee(s): Dr Murray Thomas, Anthony Denham
Related Course/Event/Links: Dental Practitioner Support

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.

On 1 July 2020 a revised Scope of practice registration standard for dental practitioners is in effect. Join Dr Sarah Raphael, senior dentist from ADA NSW, as she discusses important changes to the standard with Dr Murray Thomas, Chair of the Dental Board of Australia, and Luisa Interligi, Executive Officer – Dental, from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Interviewer(s): Dr Sarah Raphael
Interviewee(s): Dr Murray Thomas, Luisa Interligi
Related Course/Event/Links: Dental Board of Australia Registration Standards

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.

In the world of removable dental prosthetics, digital innovation has fostered a new mindset in how we balance a patient’s clinical needs and their expectations. Join Leif Svensson from Everything Dentures and Dr Sarah Raphael, Senior Dentist at ADA NSW, as they discuss the impact that digital dentistry is having on patients receiving full or partial dentures including full-on-full clearances.

Interviewer(s): Dr Sarah Raphael
Interviewee(s): Leif Svennson
Related Course/Event/Links: Everything Dentures

The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.