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Welcome to The Eastman Dental Podcast brought to you by the Education Centre at the Eastman Dental Hospital! Our guests will introduce you to the exciting opportunities in the field of dentistry, going beyond the traditional career routes. They will inspire you with their journeys, motivate you with their experiences and spark interest in exploring new pathways within dentistry. Tune in to the episodes now – your future career awaits! Please like, share, and follow us on social media for updates. https://linktr.ee/edhec
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For the final episode of Series 5, we are joined by Joanne Bowles. After 10 years of working as a Dental Therapist in general practice, Joanne dived into the world of dental education. Now the BSc Dental Therapy Programme Director at the University of Liverpool, Joanne and her team have created a collaborative dental programme that integrates dental therapy with BDS. Discover how Joanne and her team are revolutionising dental training with this innovative program, and gain invaluable insights into the world of dental education.
Join the conversation on equity, diversity, and inclusion in dentistry on this week’s episode of The Eastman Dental Podcast! In episode 8, Nishma Sharma talks us through her career journey and the importance of EDI in healthcare. A GDP with an extensive clinical and non-clinical dental portfolio, Nishma helped found, and sits as Chair, of the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group. She shares her stories and insights to understand and combat discriminatory problems within dentistry.Diversity in Dentistry Action Grouphttps://cgdent.uk/ddag/
Unlock the key to success in dentistry on Episode 7 of The Eastman Dental Podcast! In this episode, Josh & Julia are joined by Bill Sharpling, a clinical dental technician whose journey originates in the army. Now an Associate Dean for CPD and Director of LonDec, Bill's career showcases his clinical expertise and academic leadership. Regardless of your role within dentistry - be it clinician, educator, or aspiring professional - Bill's narrative provides invaluable insights, offering inspiration and motivation to all. Tune in to discover the transformative power of passion and perseverance in dentistry!
Embark on a journey to revolutionise dental care with Fiona Perry, a pioneering hygienist on wheels! As the founder of Flying Smiles, Fiona is dedicated to providing sustainable dentistry to those who struggle to access care, reaching them with her mobile dental hygiene service powered by either her trusty bike or electric car. Her commitment to breaking down barriers to oral health has not only garnered her a wealth of knowledge but has also made her a beacon of innovation in the field. Join Josh & Julia in this week’s episode as Fiona shares her mission for healthier, happier smiles, and catch her invaluable tips in Episode 6 of The Eastman Dental Podcast.Flying Smileshttps://flyingsmiles.co.uk/
Tune into our inspiring episode of The Eastman Dental Podcast this week with Dental Nurse and Oral Health Educator, Jo Dawson. Jo shares her impactful dental career journey promoting oral health education. Having led projects within her own practice and local community, she demonstrates the impact you can make no matter what setting you’re working in. As the founder of social enterprise Awesome Oral Health CIC and their Raisin Awareness project, Jo shares her stories on how she’s improving children’s dental health one project at a time.Awesome Oral Health CIChttps://awesome-oral-health.com/
For our fourth episode of Series 5, Dental Technician Hugo Sousa talks about the different roads dental technicians can travel down. From Portugal to the UK, Hugo, has an extensive academic journey. He joins Josh and Julia this week for Episode 4 of The Eastman Dental Podcast to discuss his career so far. Currently a PhD candidate in Oral Health Sciences and Technologies, Hugo discusses his research into this less explored area of dentistry. Listen this week as he shares an insight into his career both inside and outside the lab.
Expand beyond the dental surgery with John Lewis in this week’s episode of The Eastman Dental Podcast. Join Josh & Julia as they delve into a captivating conversation with John, a general dental practitioner, practice owner, and CQC Specialist Advisor. Through insightful discussion, John shares the key to his successful practice, emphasising the vital role of teamwork and collaboration. Beyond his practice, John extends his expertise as a Trustee for the charity ConfiDental. Tune in to hear John share his wealth of knowledge, offering invaluable advice on optimising dental teams and ensuring good dental practice.ConfiDentalFor more information visit: www.confidental-helpline.orgTel: 0333 987 5158LDC contacts: Englandwww.bda.org/about-us/our-structure/representative-committees/general-dental-practice/local-dental-committees/ldc-contacts-england/
Dental Hygienist, Faye Donald, is our guest on The Eastman Dental Podcast this week. Faye talks mentors, imposter syndrome and anxiety in the workplace. Her career journey is a motivating story about finding yourself a job that makes you want to get up every day! Faye Donald shares her inspiring journey with Josh and Julia in this episode, advocating for mental health and discussing her own struggles and experiences. Tune in to this episode to gain an insight into her career journey.
How does dentistry fit into the environmental crisis? To kick off the first episode of Series 5, Zahra Shehabi joins Josh & Julia for a discussion on dental sustainability. Zahra is a Clinical Sustainability Fellow as well as a Special Care consultant. She shares the importance of striving towards sustainability and how dental professionals can implement eco-friendly practices into their work. If you’ve ever wondered how to be more sustainable in your practice, this episode is a must-listen.
Leaving the bustling city of Birmingham to the quiet aisle of Lewes to study Dental Therapy at the University of the Highlands and Islands was just the start of a 7-year journey for this week’s guest. Jyoti Sumel qualified in 2016 and has since achieved a vast amount in her short career so far. After working in primary care, she moved into community care to utilise full scope of practice and provide support and care to more vulnerable patients. She is amongst the first DCPs to participate in HEEs Clinical Fellowship Scheme. Watch out for this dental therapy leader!
This week on The Eastman Dental Podcast, we have EDHECs very own Marie Parker! Marie is the Deputy Programme Director of Hygiene & Therapy at the Eastman Dental Hospital. Having completed her master’s in education, she is a true advocate for dental education and training. Marie’s impressive journey includes becoming the youngest Chair of the NEBDN, examiner for dental nurse qualifications and Co-Chair of the Dental Apprenticeships Forum. Marie discusses entering the dental industry as a nurse and progressing into management. Don’t miss out on her valuable tips and insights in Episode 9.
This week, Josh and Julia are joined by the previous Postgraduate Dental Dean for London and Kent, Surrey and Sussex, Peter Briggs. Peter discusses his educational journey through dental school and how he has built his career since qualifying. He has authored or co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and has taught and lectured at many national and international groups throughout his career. If you are a prospective dental student or looking at a career in dental education, you do not want to miss this episode!
This week on The Eastman Dental Podcast we are joined by Orthodontic Technician, James Green. James works between NHS Trusts who run the North Thames Regional Cleft Lip and Palate service, creating dental appliances. James is well published in the field and has been a part of the Orthodontic Technicians Association throughout his career. He has recently been awarded for an Outstanding contribution to the Field of Orthodontic Technology.
This week Josh and Julia chat with Dr Debbie Reed. Debbie, who started off in the Royal Navy, discusses the educational journey that helped her develop her career as a dental nurse. She is now a Reader at the University of Kent, has researched and contributed to many publications, and in 2021 received the Janet Goodwin Dental Care Professional Award from the Royal College of Surgeons Faculty of General Dental Practice. To find out more about her inspirational career, make sure to tune into Episode 6 of The Eastman Dental Podcast on your favourite streaming platform.
This week on The Eastman Dental Podcast, Communications Director for Dentaid The Dental Charity, Jill Harding, joins us. Jill shares the inspirational starting story of the charity from providing dental equipment to Ukrainian prisons to delivering entire dental practices in a wheelie bin to dentists in the remotest areas! Dentaid The Dental Charity provide aid to refurbish dental practices and provide equipment for dentists across the globe. They have recently rebranded and expanded, and provide dental aid to populations across the UK via mobile practices.
This week, we bring you the inspiring career journey of Sarah Maher. Sarah fell into dentistry at 15, completing her work experience at a practice where her next-door neighbour worked. She nursed for the dentist for the whole week which led to a job offer 2 years later when she completed college. After trying her hand at all aspects of dental treatments, Sarah went from chair side to running an urgent care centre. She then landed the role of Service Lead, managing the entire service for 6 months prior to the start of the pandemic. Now as Director of Operations for a small group of orthodontic practices, Sarah works to develop software, aligners, and educational opportunities such as Orthodontic Therapy apprenticeships.
For Episode 3 of The Eastman Dental Podcast, Simone Ruzario discusses her career journey from studying Chemistry to Dental Therapy. After completing her degree in Medical Microbiology, Simone completed her dental training at Barts. Since then, she has completed her post graduate training and gained a Master of Public Health - MPH from The University of Manchester. Simone shares her experience working in the voluntary sector and her inspirational outreach work across the globe.
Starting in a small family dental practice before being thrust into a bustling London teaching hospital, Jennifer picked up post qualifications in OHE, impression taking and implant nursing. She briefly left dentistry and headed into facial aesthetics, adding dermatology and cannulation to her arsenal of skills. However, she soon realised her true passion lay in dentistry, which she now discusses with Julia and Josh.
To kick off Series 4 of The Eastman Dental Podcast, we are joined by the Editor-in-Chief of the British Dental Journal, Stephen Hancocks. He is a dentist, writer and editor, and also owns his own publishing business. Stephen discusses his successful and varied dental career starting out as a teenager dental nursing to working as a dentist whilst writing for the BBC, and being appointed OBE in 1997 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the dental profession. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
We are excited to announce The Eastman Dental Podcast is back for Series 4! With 10 new episodes, 10 new guests and 10 new journeys, we hope to inspire you wherever you are in your dental career.
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