Your Dental Besties

Ben starts by discussing facial aesthetics, a very popular side hustle for dental hygienists and therapists. Find out why Claire isn't doing much of this anymore and decided to focus on her dental career and why Ben trained in facial aesthetics and then didn't pursue it. Ben also discusses something that he gets asked a lot- how do you work with a brand? After Claire and Ben discuss this, the takeaway message is that although social media is a great tool and Ben and Claire feel very proud to work with brands they endorse so passionately, you should just be yourself and be organic and that actually, a social media following doesn't make you any less or more of a clinician. You are perfect just the way you are

This episode does not disappoint. Claire and Ben start by reading out your experiences of the most disgusting things that have happened to you at work. Maybe don't listen if you are eating! (Ben's story is actually pretty gross). The topic of the day is also a goodie- FLOSS OR FLOP! How oral health is linked to erectile dysfunction. Lots of laughs and lots of learns to be had in this one. Enjoy!

Claire and Ben look at different side hustles and extra curricular activities that can help either pay the bills, or simply help you to unwind after a long day in clinic. A side hustle can be something that gets you out of a 5 day clinical week, can be something you do to work towards getting out of clinic altogether, or it could be something that doesn't pay but you just love it. Ben loves to talk about his side hustle, which he has turned into a lucrative way to earn on his non clinical days. In fact, Ben has reduced his clinical days to pursue this side gig. Can you guess what it is? If you follow him on instagram you are bound to find out (@Gumsguy).

Ofcourse there is a game first, as Claire tests Ben on his dental acronym knowledge.

Claire asks Ben- "what's your favourite dental word"? We also hear what your favourite words are and then we discuss the all important question- how do you ask your boss for a pay rise? Hear what Ben and Claire's tips are on this topic and how to best ask you boss. You might get paid more money by simply listening to this podcast!

In todays episode Claire asks Ben, "what is the most frustrating thing about being a hygienist"? Some of you have also emailed in your answers, let's see what you all think is the moist frustrating thing about being a hygienist. Claire also let's slip that although she is wearing WearFigs on the day of recording, she actually loves the brand Skrubz more and why. Hear why Ben thinks we are not 'just' a hygienist.

Claire and Ben start the episode with your anon answers to the question, what is the funniest thing that has happened at work? After announcing that they are bringing a women health roadshow to the UK in 2025, they discuss how to start the menopause conversation with patients and why it is so important that we have the confidence to have that discussion. The episode finishes with the feature 'Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle', where Claire and Ben read out and discuss your dilemmas, giving their advice on real life issues you are having at work.

Hey Bestie, WELCOME TO OUR PODCAST. Here is a trailer explaining what we are about and what you can expect from us. We launch season 1 on 2nd September 2024. We are so excited, see you there