Claire and Ben start by talking about what they have been up to and what they are looking forward to. We hear how they are going to the Birmingham Dentistry Show on the 16-17th May 2025 at the NEC B'ham.

Are you going to be there? Team YDB would love to see you there. Register for your place at https://birmingham.dentistryshow.co.uk/yourdentalbesties

Tell us which team you are in- Team Ben or Team Claire

A BIG thankyou to our season sponsors:

Skrubz- the best scrubs in dentistry

EMS UK- the founders of Guided Biofilm Therapy

Swallow Dental- The best place to order your oral health goods and O-Optic Loupes (use the order code 'dentalbesties' at the check out)

And when we say change the world, we mean if you were head of hygiene and therapy. What would you do? Comment below.

Ben tells us what he would do, and Claire also shares her vision.

Also, if you are looking for a job in Oxford, Claire gushes over Ben's practice and why it would be the perfect place to work. Get in touch if you are looking for a hygienist role.

As always a BIG thankyou to our sponsors:

@Skrubz

@Emsdentaluk

@swallow_dental

Listen to the end to be involved on our big GIVEAWAY at the end of the season. Thanks everyone

Ben and Claire talk about menopause and peri menopause in the workplace. They recorded this episode right after they delivered the Women's Health course in Oxford, so they felt inspired to talk about this important topic for todays show.

If you are interested in attending the Women's Health course there are some spaces still available in Belfast (although only a couple as this podcast is released) and some spaces in Liverpool in June. The link to book is below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/womens-health-roadshow-2025-3616569?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

A big THANKYOU to our season 3 sponsors:

• EMS @emsdentaluk
• Swallow Dental @swallow_dental
• Skrubz @skrubzofficial

Remember to enter our end of season3 giveaway. Like all the above instagram accounts, including @yourdentalbesties. Like the giveaway post. Don't forget to subscribe to the pod on your fave pod platform (eg Spotify). For an extra bonus entry, screen shot your fave episode to your story and tag us so we can see, Type DONE under the post when you have completed all steps. GOOD LUCKK

Claire and Ben start with your gross and funny stories of the week. Be prepared to laugh! Claire nearly fainted from laughing from one of the stories.

Then Ben asks Claire about imposter syndrome. Do you get imposter syndrome? How does Claire and Ben deal with it?

A BIG THANKYOU to our season 3 sponsors:

• SKRUBZ
• EMS
• SWALLOW DENTAL

Don't forget to get involved in our end of season giveaway. The details of the competition can be heard at the end of the podcast. Like all our sponsors on instagram as well as us. Rate and review the podcast. Share your fave episode to your insta story and tell us why you like the pod. We will be picking a winner at the end of the season. GOOD LUCK

In this episode we have a DOUBLE Agony Aunt & Agony Uncle (Ben's fave).

In the first Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle, a listener asks what to do if you feel like you struggle to tell patients they have disease. It's not an easy conversation to have, so how do you navigate it?

The second Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle is someone who wants to understand why people talk so much about general dentistry, but there isn't as much discussion about systemic health links. Ben and Claire discuss this topic.

Don't forget our end of season GIVEAWAY. Post your fave episodes to your Insta story and tell us what you love about the pod. Make sure you subscribe to the pod and follow our season 3 sponsors:

@swallow_dental

@skrubzofficial

@emsdentaluk

Claire and Ben start they way they love- with your dental funnies. Keep them coming! Not only do we love to receive them (as they make our day at YDB HQ), we know how much you love to hear them. If anything funny happens at work, make sure you let us know. We also love your gross stories too.

The topic of the day is plaque and bleeding scores. Do you take them routinely? If not, Claire and Ben look at the barriers to doing them and they discuss if they are necessary or not. There may be some nuggets you can take away to help you decide if you can or cannot do them in practice, whatever your situation.

A BIG THANKYOU to our season 3 sponsors:

• Swallow Dental
• EMS
• Skrubz

We are so proud to work with brands we love and endorse. Go to our insta to find out more about each one. Listen until the end of the episode to hear about our big end of season giveaway. The more you get involved with every episode, the more chances there are to win. GOOD LUCK

In this episode Claire and Ben talk about how to get a dentist to refer therapy patients as they respond to a situation where a dentist refuses to refer patients over to one of our listeners. This listener is struggling with this dilemma and wrote in. Is this something you are contending with? What would Claire and Ben do and why might this be?

Another listener sent in a query about whether or not they should top up their diploma to a degree. Listen to find out what Claire and Ben think.

Don't forget about our giveaway- details are explained at the end of the episode, so listen until the end.

At the end of season 3 we will be doing a BIG giveaway, including Q-Optic loupes, a pair of Skrubz and a free entry onto a GBT course of your choice. One lucky winner will get this prize.

Comment on this episode and tell us what you love about the pod. Make sure you are following/subscribed to the podcast on the platform you listen to YDB on. And follow all these accounts on insta:

@Skrubzofficial

@EMSdentaluk

@swallow_dental

@yourdentalbesties

For extra chances to win, post your fave episodes to your insta stories.

AND ANOTHER GIVEAWAY FOR THIS EPISODE- win some Moss green Skrubz by tagging this episode on your stories. Follow @skrubzofficial @yourdentalbesties and share the YDB giveaway post on instagram

Use the DISC personality theory to better communicate with patients. Claire and Ben go into the psychology of behaviour and talk about how this can be used when treating patients. It's fascinating stuff. Being a hygienist and therapist is so much more than clinical work.

The Agony Aunt and Agony Uncle this week is someone who write in asking the pair to discuss using ineffective equipment, it seems they are having an issue with the kit they are using. Is this something you are contending with. Hear Ben and Claire's advice on what you can do to improve this for yourself.

A HUGE thankyou to season 3 sponsors:

Swallow Dental- the best place to buy Q-Optic loupes and all your oral health/implant needs. Use the code 'yourdentalbesties' at the checkout to receive a discount on Ivoclar Vivadent products as well as others and if you get a quote for some Q-Optic loupes, tell them Your Dental Besties sent you and you will get a good price.

Skrubz- the best medical scrubs on the market. Keep an eye out for new lines, colours and materials. We are doing a giveaway for the Moss Green line very soon, watch this space.

EMS- the Swiss company behind the EMS prophylaxis master and Guided Biofilm Therapy. There is an awesome deal on the EMS equipment in March. Comment 'more info' so we can send you more details.

The start of season 3! To all YDB OG's, thank you for being on this journey with us.

Ben, Claire and the YDB team cannot believe we are here. First things first, a HUGE thank you to our season 3 sponsors- EMS, Skrubz and Swallow Dental.

In this episode we read out your advice to newly qualified hygienists and therapists. It's a must listen to those who are new in your career. Reach out to us if you are newly qualified and you found this episode useful.

If you are looking at getting some dental loupes, Swallow Dental sell Q-Optic loupes with a lifetime warranty. A YDB exclusive for our listeners- if you quote 'Your Dental Besties', you may get a good deal (wink wink). Use code 'your dental besties' at the checkout when ordering Ivoclar Vivadent products at Swallow Dental for a discount.

Go to EMS to learn more about Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) and GBT training. You should know by now we love Skrubz, our fave brand of dental scrubs. Go to their website to buy the best scrubs on the market.

@emsdentaluk for GBT

@skrubzofficial for scrubs

@swallow_dental for loupes, scalers and oral health and implant products

SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR OG's- let us know who you are.

Ben and Claire discuss hygiene department 'mistakes'. Well not mistakes, just things that could be done better maybe. From language to appointment times.

The Agony Aunt/ Agony Uncle this week is a message received from a hygienist who is worried their wages will start to be affected as a dentist they work with has started doing hygiene treatment.

Remember to like, comment and share. DM the team your dilemmas and any topics you want Claire and Ben to discuss on the podcast.