The Brush Up

The Australian Dental Association NSW Branch

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The Brush Up

The Australian Dental Association NSW Branch presents a podcast series for the new dental professional aimed at helping recent graduates as they set out on their dental careers. The Brush Up features loads of interviews and discussions on the topics that matter most to recent graduates, including; navigating the early years of practice, making new connections with the industry and expanding your knowledge as professionals.

FEB 27

The Dental Diaries - Part Two: First Steps

In this second instalment of The Dental Diaries, we explore the pivotal transition from dental student to practising dentist with early career dentists Anthony, Yasmin, and Sarah and learn more about their journey beyond graduation. Discover how they secured their first positions, navigated those nerve-wracking initial days with patients, and developed the confidence essential for clinical practice. The episode also delves into the financial realities of starting a dental career and reveals h...

15 min
11/29/2024

The Dental Diaries - Part One: The Dental Student Experience

Join us as we uncover the human stories behind the dental profession, beginning with Part One's intimate conversation with three recent graduates – a husband-and-wife team from the University of Sydney and a career-changer from Charles Sturt University – as they share their experiences navigating dental education and offer valuable tips for thriving in university. "The Dental Diaries" offers an intimate look into the world of dentistry through the eyes of those who've recently lived it. This...

15 min
09/22/2023

Special Needs Dentistry 101

Dr Zanab Malik, in a recent interview with ADA NSW's Claire Schifter, emphasized the significance of equipping graduates with the adequate knowledge and abilities required to cater to patients with special needs. Despite the desire of numerous clinicians to aid such patients, their exposure and experience may not be sufficient. To address this concern, Dr Malik is hosting a webinar titled "Special Needs Dentistry 101" as a part of the ADA NSW New Graduate Residency program. The webinar is sch...

9 min
07/21/2023

Team Talk: The Dentist and Dental Assistant Relationship

In this episode, Kylie Robb from ADA NSW talks to Dr Ed Boulton, an experienced dentist, about how to establish a great working relationship with your dental assistant. Dr Boulton shares his tips and experience on how to achieve professional happiness through this collaboration. You'll learn about empowering your dental assistant to support you in an efficient appointment and tips on what to say during treatment to build trust and rapport with your patients and dental assistants. Additi...

24 min
04/05/2023

Carving a Path

Meet the latest Student Dental Association Presidents taking on student life and the leadership challenge. Rachel Brown from The University of Sydney and Jason Zhang from Charles Sturt University chat to ADA NSW's Marketing and Communications Manager Elise Ross. They talk about their unique experiences which have taught them the value of resilience and adaptability, continuous learning and communication. From unexpected career leaps to dental study surprises, maintaining balance and motivatio...

27 min
05/03/2022

Buying Your First Home?

Regardless of your stage of life, buying your first home is a big financial decision and can be a very daunting process. There are so many additional things to consider than just finding your dream house and the best home loan to suit your needs. Today we are joined by ADA NSW Recent Graduates chair, Dr Cathleen Dong and BOQ Specialist home loan finance specialist, Chris Aylward, to unpack and explain the process of buying your first home. If you want to stay up to date with the latest develo...

28 min
04/11/2022

A Brave New World

This episode features two future leaders in dentistry – Zoe Watson, president of the Student Dental Association at Charles Sturt University and Anushka Fernando, president of SUDA at The University of Sydney. The pair speak with ADA NSW Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Faiza Ahmad, about their experiences as dental students, career aspirations, work and life balance, opportunities for dentistry in regional areas and plans for their respective associations in the year ahead. Members...

26 min
03/16/2021

The Next Generation

As we acknowledge International Women’s Day in March, this episode features two future leaders in dentistry. Stephanie Primc, president of the Student Dental Association at Charles Sturt University and Annie Johnson, president of SUDA at The University of Sydney speak with ADA NSW Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Faiza Ahmad, about their experiences as dental students, the challenges of education during COVID-19, career aspirations, and what's in store for their respective associati...

16 min

The Australian Dental Association NSW Branch presents a podcast series for the new dental professional aimed at helping recent graduates as they set out on their dental careers. The Brush Up features loads of interviews and discussions on the topics that matter most to recent graduates, including; navigating the early years of practice, making new connections with the industry and expanding your knowledge as professionals.

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The Australian Dental Association NSW Branch
Years Active

2017 - 2025
Episodes

34
Rating

Clean
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Updated Feb 27