A Dental Life

Zinab Kassir
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A Dental Life is a show focused on collecting stories and information from dentists and students across the globe. Whether you're a student applying to dentistry, a dental student or a graduated dentist, tune in to learn from their experiences! I'm your host, Zinab. Join me as I try and capture what life is really like for dentists. Follow me on Instagram @adentallife

  1. 09/01/2021

    Episode 20 - Dr Adam Holder: Widening participation

    In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Adam Holder! We talk about widening participation and improving access to dentistry for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Adam tells me about his project NOWPAS which is working to reduce these inequalities. This episode is also useful for applicants as Adam shares lots of tips and advice for getting into dental school, especially if you're from underrepresented backgrounds. It is also a useful episode to listen to if you want to find out more about this issue and how to help. Follow me on Instagram for more information @adentallife @nowpas_uni

    37 min

  2. 05/30/2021

    Episode 19 - Dr Ruth : Failing forwards

    In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Ruth Baidoo, who experienced A LOT of failure while she was at dental school. She talks about her experiences with failing exams, resisting and how she kept going and growing from each set back. We talk a lot about exam season stress/anxiety, and what our top tips are for protecting your peace and getting through exam season. For more revision advice from dental/H&T students and professionals, check out my instagram @adentallife

    50 min

  3. 04/25/2021

    Episode 18 - Nigel Mallon: International dental volunteerism

    In part 3 of this mini series, Nigel continues telling listeners about his dental journey. He shares his experiences with mobile dentistry, pro bono dentistry in rural areas, and his time volunteering in Ecuador and Rwanda. We discuss the negatives and positives of undergraduate electives, and cover topics from poverty tourism to white saviour complexes. Nigel is very honest when he talks about his experiences, and emphasises the importance of reflection, understanding your motives and always holding yourself accountable. If you are interested in these topics, please check out my Instagram (@adentallife) for some resources that can be used to expand your knowledge.

    36 min

  4. 04/11/2021

    Episode 17 - Nigel Mallon: the story behind the success of Taptonville Clinic

    In part 2, Nigel talks about returning to NHS dentistry after many years in the armed forces. During this time, he bought and grew his practice from a single clinic surgery to 11 practices treating over 25000 patients. His practice pioneered the outreach programme that is now used in UK dental schools, obtained a nursing home contract that is being used as a model across the UK, and managed all South Yorkshire’s emergency dental care. He shares his advice with listeners, and shares how he achieved so much during his career. I hope you enjoy the episode and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review, and to follow me on Instagram @adentallife.

    22 min

  5. 03/28/2021

    Episode 16 - Nigel Mallon: Dentistry in the Armed Forces

    In part 1 of this mini series with Nigel Mallon, Nigel takes listeners back to the start of his dental journey at University. He talks about his experiences with dyslexia and his pathway to becoming involved with the armed forces. He shares fascinating stories from his time abroad with the army and the navy and gives listeners an insight into what dentistry is like in these different and difficult environments.

    21 min

  6. 03/14/2021

    Episode 15 - Kate Benson: Mental health in dental school and beyond

    In this episode, I am joined by Kate Benson, who graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2020 and is now undertaking her DFT year in Newcastle. She tells listeners about her mental health journey through dental school, COVID and DFT. We discuss the more challenging parts of the dental course and Kate shares her advice and coping methods that she developed along the way. For more information, check out my instagram @adentallife, where I’ll be sharing useful resources and Kate’s recommendations.

    32 min

  7. 02/21/2021

    Episode 14 - Professor Helen Rodd: Paediatric dentistry

    Welcome to season 2 of a A Dental Life! In this episode, I am joined by Professor Helen Rodd from the University of Sheffield. We go back to the beginning of her dental journey, her decision to specialise in paediatric dentistry and the subsequent training that she underwent. We discuss the differences between paediatric dentistry at dental school, and the realities of the specialty. I ask Helen about her research that changed paediatric dentistry across the world, and led to her being awarded an MBE in 2020. Finally, Helen shares her top tips for students, including how to boost your application! If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and to follow me on Instagram @adentallife

    39 min

  8. 10/12/2020

    Episode 13 - Aisling Power: Intercalating in dental school

    In this episode, I'm joined by Aisling Power from the University of Sheffield. Aisling decided to do an intercalated BMedSci degree during her dental course. In this episode, she’ll be telling us all about her experience, from choosing her topic to presenting her research at conferences. We discuss the pros and cons of intercalating (tip – they are mostly pros) and she shares her advice for anyone thinking of or about to undertake their intercalation year. If you have any follow up questions you can find me on Instagram @adentallife.

    15 min
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A Dental Life is a show focused on collecting stories and information from dentists and students across the globe. Whether you're a student applying to dentistry, a dental student or a graduated dentist, tune in to learn from their experiences! I'm your host, Zinab. Join me as I try and capture what life is really like for dentists. Follow me on Instagram @adentallife

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  • Creator
    Zinab Kassir
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zinab Kassir
  • Show Website
    A Dental Life