Root to Success

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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Mohammad A Samad, general dental practitioner and Gemma Gaw, specialty registrar in special care dentistry, bring to you our brand new dental faculty podcast 'Root to Success', on behalf of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Hear from expert guests in dentistry who share their life experiences and journeys through the dental world, revealing what lessons they learnt along the way as well passing on advice to those studying dentistry or who are currently working in the dental field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    In conversation with professor Jason Leitch

    In our very first Root to Success episode, Gemma and Mo sit down with Professor Jason Leitch, who tells us his journey from studying to be dentist to becoming the National Clinical Director of Scotland, and having been thrust upon centre stage for the country during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    In conversation with professor John Gibson part 1

    Professor John Gibson chats to Gemma and Mo about his beginnings to becoming a Professor of Medicine in Relation to Dentistry and Honorary Consultant in Oral Medicine at the University of Glasgow Dental School. John also reveals what lessons he learnt when starting early in the dental field and why everyone should be kind to each other no matter how you're feeling that day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    In conversation with professor John Gibson part 2: The Canmore Trust

    In part two of Professor John Gibson's interview, Gemma and Mo ask about the work John, his family and others done to set up The Canmore Trust, in memory of his son Cameron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    In conversation with Phil Tomson, senior clinical lecturer in restorative dentistry

    Mo is joined with stand-in host, Shalini Kanagasingam, Specialist Endodontist, where both discuss with Phil Tomson what to expect in the upcoming Vital Pulp Therapy and Management of the Open Apex course at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on Friday 6th June 2025. To book on the course, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    In conversation with Emma O’Keefe and Lorenzo Iafrate

    Gemma and Mo are joined by Emma O'Keefe, consultant in dental public health, and Lorenzo Iafrate, specialty trainee in dental public health, to have a conversation about their dentistry beginnings, and the topic of realistic dentistry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    In Conversation with Thomas Lamont

    Thomas Lamont shares with Gemma and Mo how inspiration from his dad led him to become a dentist, and what his role as the associate post-graduate dean for dental workforce for NHS Education for Scotland board involves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    In Conversation with Gillian Leslie

    Gillian Leslie chats with Gemma and Mo about her career, including being the first ever female appointer to the Royal Marines, and the shared dentistry challenges everyone faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    In Conversation with Anas Sarwar

    Gemma and Mo talk to Anas Sarwar MSP, who tells us his journey from studying dentistry at university, to then switching to the world of Scottish and U.K. politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    In Conversation with Sara Hurley

    Gemma and Mo are joined with Sara Hurley, the former Chief Dental Officer for England for 2023. Sara speaks about how initial interest in her teeth from the age of twelve led to her having such a fulfilling career in dentistry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  • 9 Episodes

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About

Mohammad A Samad, general dental practitioner and Gemma Gaw, specialty registrar in special care dentistry, bring to you our brand new dental faculty podcast 'Root to Success', on behalf of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Hear from expert guests in dentistry who share their life experiences and journeys through the dental world, revealing what lessons they learnt along the way as well passing on advice to those studying dentistry or who are currently working in the dental field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  • Episodes
    9
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  • Show Website
    Root to Success