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The Graduate Dentist PodcastProof that Positivity Pays Off with Dr Steven Lu"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." - Marianne WilliamsonThere are some people you meet who simply radiate confidence, infectious positivity, and an effortless magnetism that makes you wonder - is it real? How does one achieve such success, fulfilment, and genuine love for what they do?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Steven Lu, a general dentist with a special focus on children’s dentistry, who has built an inspiring platform sharing his journey intentionally building the life he wants. And...
2026-02-161h 31
The Graduate Dentist PodcastThe Content Creator Era with Dr Peter NguyenWith just a phone and a spark of inspiration, the idea that anyone can be a content creator really isn’t all that far-fetched. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing today - from dental student DIMLs and "top 10 lessons” as an experienced clinician, to silly TikTok trends and car debriefs. We now have access to so many different worlds literally in our hands. And it goes to show there is a whole lot more to dentistry than just teeth.So who better to join me on today’s episode than Dr Peter Nguyen, so...
2026-01-281h 13
Spilling the TeathWorking with the Next Generation and What Dentistry School Doesn’t Teach with Erica HwinIn this episode of Spilling the Teath, we continue Season Two with a conversation on Leading with Purpose and what it means when working with the next generation of dentists.Joining us is Erica Hwin, founder of The Graduate Dentist and host of The Graduate Dentist Podcast. Together, we explore what dentistry school doesn’t teach and the realities facing early-career clinicians in modern practice.In this episode, you’ll discover:• What dentistry school doesn’t teach but every dentist needs.• The biggest challenges facing early-career dentists today.• Why imposter syn...
2026-01-2151 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastBuilding Communities with The Yum Cha Dentists (Dr Christelle Kee, Dr Yanbo Yang & Dr Chow Pang)One of my favourite things about this podcast has always been how it brings people together. Never would I have imagined it ever reach beyond our humble shores of Australia, and so it’s been incredibly special to connect with dentists from all corners of the world.Some of these connections, now friendships, being the wonderful Dr Christelle Kee, Dr Yanbo Yang, and Dr Chow Pang, who practise in the UK and have collectively built a dental community known as The Yum Cha Dentists where they host study clubs over dinners to bring together cl...
2025-12-151h 19
The Graduate Dentist PodcastFrom Mentee to Mentor in Implants with Dr Allan NguyenAs early-stage clinicians, mentorship is something we all want, but it can often feel so elusive. There’s something to be said about what makes a successful mentor-mentee relationship - how it’s formed, what makes it work, and how each person can grow from it.In this episode, I’m joined by my very own mentor and good friend, Dr Allan Nguyen, for a deep dive into his journey from an uncertain new grad looking to be guided, to now guiding and inspiring the next generation of dentists. How does someone go from not particularly enjoying oral s...
2025-12-011h 17
The Graduate Dentist PodcastBuilding Your Personal Brand with Dr Alex FooWe often talk about the influence social media has on us as dentists, but one area we haven't really unpacked before is this idea of building our personal brand. What does it actually mean? What does it look like in practice? And how do we even begin?In this episode, Dr Alex Foo and I dive into the idea of using social media intentionally to build our identity as a dentist - whether we're an associate wanting to connect with patients in a fun and authentic way, or a clinician to help educate and inspire others, or...
2025-11-171h 15
The Graduate Dentist PodcastThe Rural Experience & Starting Ortho with Dr Si Thu Min TunPeople often talk about the rural experience being incredibly valuable as a new grad less saturation means less competition between clinics, more exposure to a wider variety of procedures, busy books, and patients who are often more accommodating. But what other factors should we be thinking about? Things like mentorship, support, and social connection all play a big part too.In this episode, we’re joined by one of our beloved Graduate Dentistry community members, Dr Si Thu Min Tun, to dive into his experience working regionally over the past three years and the cl...
2025-11-031h 16
The Graduate Dentist PodcastSeeking Opportunities through Proactivity with Dr Aditya SawantThe Graduate Dentist has always been a community for grads, by grads, and it really wouldn’t be where it is today without the people who contribute to it. One of those people, who’s been there since the very beginning, is Dr Adi Sawant.As someone who openly shares his cases and experiences online, contributes actively to our Discord community, and now helps teach dentists across Australia, Adi brings an enthusiasm for dentistry that’s genuinely infectious.In this episode, we dive into his mindset, and as our conver...
2025-10-071h 32
The Graduate Dentist PodcastBuying Your First Home with Jason SavageSo you’ve graduated and finally have an income! Now what?Do you reward yourself for all those years of hard work by buying your dream car or ticking off your bucket list travel destinations? Do you knuckle down and pay off your student debt as quickly as possible? Or do you start investing, buy a house (or houses), or pursue further education?Welcome to the first episode of our financial series, where we dive into the life topics uni never taught us, but influence arguably some of the most important decisions we’ll ever make.
2025-09-2231 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastStepping Safely into Implants with Dr David AttiaWant to get stuck into implants but not sure where to start?It’s an enticing area of dentistry to want to sink your teeth into, but it can also be intimidating when you haven’t had much exposure. So how do you actually get started? More importantly, how do you get started safely when the risks and stakes are far higher than a simple filling? How do you find mentorship, how should you approach it, and what skills should you build beforehand to set yourself up for success?In this epis...
2025-09-081h 04
The Graduate Dentist PodcastA Recipe for Success in Kids Dentistry with Dr Tim KeysAs grads, whether we like it or not, we often the ones that get lumped with all the kids to treat. It’s daunting enough figuring out how to manage adult patients, let alone the added responsibility of shaping a child's dental experience and how it may colour their attitude towards oral health in the future.In today’s episode, we’re joined by the wonderful Dr Tim Keys, a specialist paediatric dentist and founder of Kids Dental Tips, to explore how we can approach paediatric treatment planning in a way that doesn’t just fix t...
2025-08-251h 06
The Graduate Dentist PodcastDrive & Upskilling Early On with Dr Patrick LamToday’s episode is a fun one as I get to sit down with someone I’ve known since day one of dental school, Dr Pat Lam. Pat is a longtime friend, a true go-getter, and is now a rising star in our community. He’s doing high-level complex dentistry, teaching, mentoring, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible early in a career.But what I love most about this episode is getting to strip everything back and really unpack that journey. We talk about the mindset and work ethic that carried Pat through uni, includin...
2025-08-031h 01
The Graduate Dentist Podcast5 Practical Lessons on Occlusion - The Low Hanging Fruit with Dr Jaz Gulati (@protrusivedental)Occlusion — it’s one of the most misunderstood and often intimidating topics in dentistry. But if there’s anyone who knows how to break it down clearly and make it genuinely engaging in podcast format, it’s Dr. Jaz Gulati from The Protrusive Dental Podcast.In this episode, Jaz explores occlusion through the lens of Pareto’s 80/20 principle — the idea that 20% of what we do leads to 80% of our results. With that perspective, Jaz shares five practical tips that can reshape the way we think about occlusion and help prevent many of the common day-to-day issues we encounter.
2025-07-151h 27
The Graduate Dentist PodcastDesigning a Crown on exocad - a Walkthrough with Dr Neeraj SurathuThroughout dental school, we were all trained in traditional analogue techniques—taking PVS impressions and pouring stone models. But when we enter the real world, it’s all about digital workflows: intraoral scanners, in-house milling, CAD design software—and we often find ourselves playing the role of a technician without any formal training. It can be really daunting to work with unfamiliar software, especially when you don’t know what you can and can’t do. The last thing we want is to mess around with the settings and end up violating something like minimum thickness.So for this e...
2025-06-301h 31
The Graduate Dentist PodcastTroubleshooting & Decision Making with Dr Michael FrazisFor those of you who follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I’ve been documenting my journey this year as I undertake RipeGlobal’s Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry. Being in my third year of practice— having navigated many of the trials and tribulations of being a new grad—I felt it was time to take on something more long-term, with built-in accountability and structured progress tracking. I wanted something to help me evaluate my clinical skills, see where my strengths and flaws lie, and fill in the gaps in my knowledge I’d hadn't given the time nor had the reso...
2025-06-091h 41
The Graduate Dentist PodcastFor The Love of Endo with Dr Zi En LimEndo is often really daunting as new grads because the complications and failures can feel so catastrophic - broken files, perforations, hypochlorite accidents - you name it. In this episode, our Discord Endo Guru Zi (aka @zethan_.dental) talks us through ways of building our confidence to tackle root canals, how to manage patient expectations and how to communicate effectively with patients.How do you talk a patient through whether to extract or save a tooth. How do you run through risks and complications without terrifying them? How do you explain to them when...
2025-05-191h 51
The Graduate Dentist PodcastMindfulness & Building Trust with Dr Viet Le & Dr Chiraag DevaniOne thing I always feel strongly about — and constantly advocate for on the podcast — is the importance of our mental wellbeing, mindset, attitude, and personal development. These are the foundations for building fulfilling careers, meaningful patient relationships, and living our best, healthiest lives, both professionally and personally.When it comes to this space, few people understand it as deeply as Viet and Chiraag. Dr Viet Le and Dr Chiraag Devani are the founders of Being Together, an initiative dedicated to sharing experiences and raising awareness around mindfulness, gratitude, self-worth, and kindness — and how these elements impact not just o...
2025-04-271h 44
The Graduate Dentist PodcastStop Bending Over Backwards: Posture & Ergonomics with Dr Anikó BallIf you're anything like me, you know you should be taking care of your back and posture… but we don't. Because we’re young, we're invincible, and we just want to get the job done — even if that means contorting yourself into a human pretzel just to get a good look inside a patient’s mouth.It’s easy to brush off that nagging shoulder tension, lower back pain, or the tightness in your neck. But we’ve all heard the horror stories — of the dentist who sneezed and threw out their back, or had a random back spasm that lef...
2025-04-141h 14
The Graduate Dentist PodcastFrom Dreading to Loving Extractions with Dr Soo-Wee OngAs grads, nothing is more daunting than getting stuck in an exo, digging around blindly, running late, not having anyone to bail you out and all the blood, sweat and tears that come from it. You all know me and just how much it stresses me out. And so I wanted to bring along a good friend and someone who knows a thing or two about doing extractions well - Dr Soo-Wee Ong. Now many of you may recognise Soo-Wee from DPR (in fact he founded it 15 years ago!), and as an oral surgeon incredibly passionate about teaching grads...
2025-03-311h 24
CPD Junkie Dental PodcastDr Erica Hwin CPD Junkie PodcastErica is a recent graduation from The University of Sydney. She has been involved in the Graduate Dentist Podcast, the and the Dental Head start Podcast along with heaps of other creative content many of you would have seen!
2025-03-0426 min
CPD Junkie Dental PodcastDr Erica Hwin CPD Junkie PodcastHaving grown up in a family of storytellers, Erica has always been fascinated by other peoples’ journeys. Now, she gets to sit behind the mic to hear the stories of her favourite role models in the industry.
2025-02-2526 min
CPD Junkie Dental PodcastDr Erica Hwin CPD Junkie PodcastHaving grown up in a family of storytellers, Erica has always been fascinated by other peoples’ journeys. Now, she gets to sit behind the mic to hear the stories of her favourite role models in the industry.
2025-02-2526 min
CPD Junkie Dental PodcastDr Erica Hwin CPD Junkie PodcastHaving grown up in a family of storytellers, Erica has always been fascinated by other peoples’ journeys. Now, she gets to sit behind the mic to hear the stories of her favourite role models in the industry.
2025-02-1926 min
CPD Junkie Dental PodcastDr Erica Hwin CPD Junkie PodcastErica is a recent graduation from The University of Sydney. She has been involved in the Graduate Dentist Podcast, the and the Dental Head start Podcast along with heaps of other creative content many of you would have seen!
2025-02-1826 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastOur Journeys in Parallel: A Sibling Special with Dr Paul Jay HwinTo celebrate one year of the podcast and our 20th episode, I wanted to bring on a special guest who has been with me every step of the way, and that's my older brother Dr Paul Jay Hwin. Paul and I are both at very different stages of our lives and careers. You all know my journey from being a student to being a new grad practicing in Brisbane, navigating the ins and outs of clinical dentistry. In contrast, Paul has been practicing for over 10 years, is a multi-practice owner with clinics in both M...
2025-02-171h 20
The Graduate Dentist PodcastTop 10 Things You Should Know As Fresh Grads with Dr Annas AyoubWelcome to our very first podinar, where we hosted a live stream webinar talking through 10 Things You Should Know As A Fresh Grad. In this episode, we are joined by Dr Annas Ayoub who, like all of us, he was once a fresh new grad trying to figure it all out. Now, he is all about helping associate dentists get more out of their careers by working smarter, not harder. Through his Associate Accelerator course, he teaches better communication, treatment planning, and super-efficient workflows to help dentists boost productivity, find more job satisfaction, and...
2025-02-041h 56
The Graduate Dentist PodcastPursuing Excellence in General Dentistry with Dr Bharat Agrawal & Dr Yo-Han ChoiThere is so much noise online that it’s easy to get caught up in all the smoke and mirrors. It’s easy to forget the impact, responsibility and service we owe our patients and to our profession, and what it truly means to be a good general dentist. It’s easy to constantly be chasing the next big thing, but is it really that we should be chasing more? Or is it that we need to be doing what we already do - really, really well. It is such an honour and privilege it is...
2024-12-161h 36
The Graduate Dentist PodcastEntering the World of Clear Aligners with Dr Carlos Yang & Dr Shaun WengFor many of us as graduates, the entry point into aligners has become so much more accessible compared to traditional fixed braces. It’s very easy for aligner companies to come knocking on our door, show us their software and teach us how to take scans and photos. It then comes back with a proposed plan and all we have to click is 'Submit'. Before we know it, our aligners are now on our doorstep. But is it really that simple, or is that too good to be true?In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into...
2024-12-031h 16
The Graduate Dentist PodcastManaging & Minimising Patient Complaints with Dr Annalene WestonAs new graduates, the fear of patient complaints, legal action, or being deregistered can be really daunting. Dentistry has consistently ranked among the top three most complained-about professions, and many of us have either experienced or know someone who has experienced a nerve-wracking call from AHPRA.In this episode, Annalene and I unpack these very real concerns and share our insights on how to navigate them. We dive into the distressing phone calls Annalene regularly receives from acutely distressed dentists, and the common anxieties and misconceptions dentists may have about disclosing their challenges for fear of repercussions. We explore...
2024-11-271h 24
The Graduate Dentist PodcastBiomimetic Dentistry Demystified with Dr Bill GergisIf you’ve ventured anywhere into the world of Instagram dentistry, you may be familiar with the blue rubber dams and frosty onlays preparations. Words like biomimetics, IDS, DME, resin coats, bio base all get thrown around, but what does it all mean?In today’s episode, we are joined by none other than Dr Bill Gergis to demystify biomimetic dentistry. Alongside Dr Maheer Shah and Dr Tim Maxwell, these guys form the holy trinity that is BAD - aka Biomimetic Aesthetic Dentist, where they teach dentists internationally on the principles of biomimetic dentistry in direct and indi...
2024-11-081h 22
The Graduate Dentist PodcastJob Hunting & The Growth of a Dentist with Dr Nauv KashyapJob hunting season is upon us yet again, and who better to bring onto the podcast to chat about it than Nauv Kashyap. Nauv is a prominent figure in the world of practice ownership, an active advocate for the fair treatment of dentists within their workplaces and someone who has hired dozens of dentists, both experienced and new grads, over the years. In this episode we break down what exactly a practice owner is looking for when hiring, whether your resume really matters, what kinds of questions you may get asked in your interview and what red...
2024-10-211h 13
The Graduate Dentist PodcastAll About That Communication with Dr Darren CaiWe hear it from senior dentists all the time, if there’s one thing that they recommend we learn and learn to do well early on, it’s communication. Our clinical skills are just half the puzzle, but if we can’t communicate, then the whole picture falls apart. There’s no point knowing and being able to do things if you can’t convince another people you can. I have loved being able to share communication tidbits here and there throughout our previous episodes, but I really wanted to take a deep dive into the top...
2024-09-251h 42
The Graduate Dentist PodcastThe Future of The Dentistry We Do Today with Dr John HagiliassisAt this early stage of our career, one thing we lack is relativity. We haven’t been dentists for all that long, we don’t have the hindsight and anecdotal experience to see our work return to us. The reality is our patients have been seeing the dentist and have experienced more dentistry, more iterations of dentistry and developments in dentistry, for for longer than we have even been dentists. So is what we’re doing right right now, will it still be right in 10, 15, 20 years time? It’s a fascinating can of worms we open u...
2024-08-291h 26
The Graduate Dentist PodcastLet's Catch Up! Our 6 Month Check In with Dr Erica HwinWe've officially released 10 full episodes to date and what I love about them is how each one builds upon one another and every guest shares a similar message despite being recorded independently. I like to think it's a sign that we are on the right track, and that with each episode, we are building the values, the beliefs and philosophies that The Graduate Dentist stands upon. In this episode, we recap the last 6 months on the podcast - the episodes we have released, conversations we've had and the launch of our Graduate Meet Ups...
2024-08-1144 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastDiscovering The Right Job For You with Dr Reina YangOne of the most incredible things to witness is how far all my friends have come since we graduated. That just 18 months ago we were all in the same boat sitting our final year exam until everyone found themselves in jobs and practices that suited our individuals needs and desires. And you very quickly see that what’s right and what works for one person isn’t necessarily right for another person. It’s crazy to see how in just 18 months, everyone has taken off and soared in completely different trajectories and how we have all already become such differ...
2024-07-211h 07
The Graduate Dentist PodcastMental Fortitude & Preventing Burnout with Dr Kaejenn TchiaKaejenn and I have worked together across various projects and shared similar spaces over the years and he is someone I always love hearing from. We share very similar beliefs and values on communication, mindset, mental wellbeing and advocating for that within our community, and so I’m so glad we go to take a deep dive into all these topics in today’s chat.It’s a raw, honest and vulnerable conversation where we both share our stories of our most challenging moments and Kaejenn equips us with strategies and techniques to keep in our...
2024-06-231h 21
The Graduate Dentist PodcastBITESIZE 03. Mentor-Mentee Relationships with Dr Erica Hwin (ft. @thelimitlessdentist)Mentorship is a topic I get asked about all the time and it’s a term that often gets thrown around, romanticised and perhaps at times misunderstood.
This is a bitesize snippet of an Instagram Live session I did with Dr Kaejenn Tchia where we share our thoughts on the matter. If you want to watch the full video, check it out on @thelimitlessdentist!
I am often reminded that we are the sum of the top 5 people we surround ourselves with, and so I’d like us to take a moment to stop and reflect. Who...
2024-06-1614 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastThat OHT Clean Feeling! with Emma CubisSome of us may be fortunate enough to work side by side with a dental hygienist or oral health therapist within our practice, but for many of us who haven't, the role of a hygienist/OHT, their scope and expertise can be a bit of a mystery. In today’s episode, we are joined by Emma Cubis and we dive into the role of a hygienist/OHT within a dental practice, the differences between the two professions and how to optimise the partnership between a dentist and hygienist. But the true meat and bones of...
2024-06-1040 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastStarting Your Own Dental Practice with Dr Ellie KimIf there’s one thing I aim to showcase on the podcast, it is the myriad of opportunities dentistry presents us, and all the different avenues we can explore. Everyone’s journey is different - shaped by their unique experiences, interests, stages of life and influences. There really isn’t a right way to do things, and it’s okay if you’re not sure what you want to be doing just yet. But I hope that through hearing other people’s stories, something might catch, spark a light, perhaps kindles a small fire within and inspires you to thrive. ...
2024-05-271h 07
The Graduate Dentist PodcastConfidence vs Competence with Dr Lincoln HarrisIn today’s episode, we talk about a topic that is often as the heart of many of the discussions I have with you guys. It’s all about confidence. Dr Lincoln Harris helps us break down the concept of confidence vs competence, the exponential nature of growth, how our fears and anxieties impact how we learn and ways in which our historical model of dental education lets us down. Dr Lincoln Harris is a figurehead in the global dental community, venerated for his vast clinical and business knowledge. He is...
2024-05-121h 16
The Graduate Dentist PodcastBITESIZE 02. Refer or Defer with Dr Erica Hwin (ft. ADSA)There’s a fine balance between challenging yourself enough to improve and avoid complacency and boredom, and not so much that it discourages you and you burnout. For all of us there will inevitably be ebbs and flows in our confidence. There will be days where we decide to play it safe, and days where there is that little daring spark to push our boundaries a little further. However. as a new grad, it’s really hard to know where these boundaries and capabilities lie because we just don’t know what we don’t know.
So...
2024-04-1413 min
ADSA: Brace YourselfS5E1 Part 2: The Graduate Experience: Bridging the gap between student to dentist The highly anticipated Part 2 with Dr Erica Hwin from The Graduate Dentist!
Join Martina and Andrea, once again, as they continue their conversation with Dr Erica - this time, with a focus on the job hunting side of things!
In this episode, Dr Erica shares her number 1 piece of advice for final year students preparing to graduate and enter the workforce; the benefits and importance of shadowing as a way to find the perfect job for you and a few of the thoughts that are often overlooked by students as they decide which job offer is best for them
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2024-04-1434 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastFrom Family to Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr Daniel LeungOne thing I really love from this episode is how we explore the mindsets of dentists from differing generations and the things we can learn from one another. Many of us may work in practices with senior dentists that have been practicing for decades, and they have a tried and tested formula, a loyal patient base and the physical proof of dentistry they have done that has lasted how ever many years. For many of us imposter syndrome can really kick in and we perceive ourselves as the inexperienced new grad, but the flip side of that coin is...
2024-04-1058 minADSA: Brace YourselfS5E1 Part 1: The Graduate Experience: Bridging the gap between student to dentistJoin Martina and Andrea (4th year students) alongside our special guest Dr Erica Hwin (host of The Graduate Dentist) as they have an in depth conversation about the transition and bridging the gap between dental school and real world dentistry!
In this episode Dr Erica shares her experiences as a new grad dentist as we dive into all the facets of the new graduate experience; the unexpected changes, adjusting to clinic, how to manage treatment planning in tricky situations and lots on communication! Regardless of whether you’re a final year student or just easing into dental school this ep...
2024-04-0752 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastPeriodontics and Specialisation with Dr Alex KhominskyOne thing I always love from conversations with colleagues is finding their passion point, the one thing where you see their eyes light up with excitement as they talk about it and you can see how much they truly love it. Now you may know what yours is, or you may have no idea and that’s okay. I hope these talks inspire you to keep searching for that spark and that drive that keeps you going.In this episode, we explore Alex’s early years working as the solo general dentist within the Alfr...
2024-03-181h 14
The Graduate Dentist PodcastPerspectives of a Practice Owner with Dr Jeffrey KhoThey say your first job really sets the trajectory for the dentist you will become, so choose carefully and choose wisely.Over the last few episodes, I’ve been reflecting on my first year working in private practice, sharing my thoughts and the lessons I’ve learned as an associate dentist. Today, I thought it would be a fun idea to flip things around and bring on my boss, Dr Jeffrey Kho, to share his observations on my first year from his perspective as a practice owner and as my mentor and coach.
2024-02-251h 03
The Graduate Dentist PodcastBITESIZE 01: Upskilling with Dr Paul Jay HwinLast week, whilst visiting family back in Melbourne, I got to spend some time with my older brother Paul. We reflected on our journeys so far, the vastly differently stages we are currently at in our careers and thought it would be fun to answer some questions that you guys sent through on Instagram! Notably, we dived into how Paul upskilled, his attitude towards CPD and his early years as a practice owner and what he did with quiet books.
So here is an impromptu couch conversation we had, where I do what I...
2024-02-2009 min
The Graduate Dentist PodcastInstagram Dentistry: Unfiltered with Dr Ben DangWe all know social media is a double-edge sword - a place where we can learn so much, connect with dentists from all around the world and do things that previous generations of dentists never could, but it’s also a breeding ground for comparison, for imposter syndrome and negative self-talk.In today’s episode, Ben and I break down the walls, remove the filters and talk all about it. Ben is someone who I have so much respect for, not just for the beautiful work that he does, but after this conversation, I’ve dev...
2024-02-111h 17
The Graduate Dentist PodcastThe First Year with Dr Erica HwinLooking back on my first year, I realise that whilst dental school set me up with a solid core and foundation, I had to relearn dentistry all over again when thrown into practice. Why? Because textbook is never the same as the real world we live in, and there are so many nuances to dentistry that university can’t possibly teach you.In this episode, we dive into what The Graduate Dentist is about, how it came to life and the vision. The Graduate Dentist will be a multi-faceted platform - combining the long-form po...
2024-01-2746 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #132 – The Sixth Month (The Courage to Try Again) with Dr Erica Hwin
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
It’s time for your 6 month review! Dr Erica Hwin is back for a catch-up 6 months since starting full-time work.
In this candid conversation, Erica talks us through her challenges, triumphs and all the personal growth in between as she...
2023-08-3023 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #127 – LA For Children with Dr Deborah Wong
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
Whether you love treating kids or not, as dentists, we play such a crucial role in shaping their attitude towards coming to the dentist and taking care of their oral health. Dentistry today is so different to what is was for th...
2023-06-1437 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #125 – Childhood Bruxism: A Case Study with Dr Shereen Lim
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
As dentists, we are one of the very first people to be looking inside a child’s mouth and picking up on potential signs that may be reflective of the way that they are sleeping, breathing, eating, growing, and thriving overall. I kn...
2023-05-3123 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #83 – The Reality of Dentistry Post-Graduation with Dr Cathleen Dong
Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
There is so much stress and anxiety that comes with graduating and entering the real world of dentistry, and it’s so easy to get swept up in it all. As new grads, at some point in our first few years there will be a moment where we hit a bit of a wall, when the magic and glamour starts to fade, and we’re left to wonder, “Is this it? Is this what I want to be doing? Is this all there is?”
Are you in love with dentistry? I’m not...
2023-05-281h 33
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #82 – Business, Motherhood and Leading Women in Dentistry with Dr Vicky Prokopiou
Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
For many of us, perhaps one of the biggest reasons and deciding factors that led us to choose dentistry, was the work-life balance it would afford us. The flexibility in our working hours and a steady income that may one day allow us stability to settle down, work less days and have time to raise a family. But perhaps this is much easier said than done. There’s so much you want to do and learn and achieve, and before you know it, you’re struggling to juggle everything all at once.
2023-04-231h 14
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #122 – How to Section with Dr Cecilia So
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
If there’s one thing I wish dental school taught me better, perhaps second only to how to luxate properly, it would be how to section a tooth.
Picking up a surgical bur for the very first time can be so...
2023-04-1917 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #81 – Perspectives of a New Grad with Dr Olan Hartley, Dr Jayarna Hartland and Dr Zainab Noor
Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
At Dental Head Start, our mission is to nurture a platform that stays relevant to the times and for the people whom it serves – students and new graduates like yourselves. It’s our goal to provide our listeners with content that is honest, relatable and digestible to give insight into what real world dentistry really looks like. So who better to hear from than from you guys directly – our listeners who have followed along over the years, and have now been there and done that.
Joining us in this episode are new...
2023-04-101h 36
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #118 – Extractions… Pick Your Battles Wisely with Dr Cecilia So
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
If there’s one procedure that as new grads we often fear we may need a senior dentist to bail us out of – it’s a tricky extraction.
In this episode with Dr Cecilia So, we discuss picking your battles w...
2023-03-2239 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #114 – The First Month (The Mental, Physical & Social Exhaustion) with Dr Erica Hwin
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Hosted by Dr Erica Hwin
Welcome to the first of a series of monthly catch ups with Erica!
Starting full-time work can be exciting, daunting, invigorating and exhausting all at the same time. It takes a lot out of you – mentally, physically, emotionally and socia...
2023-02-2323 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #111 – Is It Restorable? with Dr Michael Mandikos
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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It’s one thing understanding textbook definitions of restorability and optimal outcomes, and a whole different scenario when there’s a patient sitting in front of you with the hopes of saving a very broken down tooth. In this e...
2023-02-0220 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #79 – A Journey in Confidence with Dr Erica Hwin & Haydyn Bathurst
Happy New Year to our Dental Head Start family! To kick 2023 off, we wanted to touch base and share the big plans we have in store for you on The Dental Head Start Podcast.
Firstly, we’d like to welcome our superstar editor Haydyn Bathurst to the microphone for his official debut as our new student host! Haydyn has been a huge asset to the team and we’re excited to share his perspectives and advocacy for all the dental students out there.
With her shiny AHPRA registration in hand, Erica is now a new gradua...
2023-01-2954 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #77 – Isn’t It Wonderful When Patients Say Yes with Dr Paul Homoly
Hosted by Erica Hwin
As dentists, where our primary goal is to help those in need, we need to remember that our patients aren’t just mouths with problems we need to fix, but they are human beings with feelings and needs, goals and ambitions and stories we owe it to them to listen to.
In his book, ‘Isn’t It Wonderful When Patients Say Yes’, Dr Paul Homoly introduces the concept of the Spectrum of Appeal – of red and blue language that shape the way we communicate with our patients. He is a leading voice on t...
2022-11-201h 13
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #108 – Growing As A New Grad with Dr David Keir
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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If the mission statement of Dental Head Start is to help dental students become great dentists then I really am the guinea pig for it. In this episode, we are joined by David Keir who founded DHS to talk about his advice fo...
2022-10-2727 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #107 – The Cracked Tooth with Dr Michael Mandikos
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Perhaps one of the most common findings we’ll come across charting, is discovering cracks in teeth. Now here comes the conundrum of how bad is that crack, should we fix it and how should we go about fixing it?
In th...
2022-10-1919 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #76 – Enhancing the Dental Team with Kathy Metaxas
Hosted by Erica Hwin
With over 44 years of experience in the dental industry, Kathy Metaxas knows a thing or two about dental practices. She is the founder of Platinum Professional Development, a motivational speaker, dental educator, coach and advocate for patient care and management, fostering strong team culture and implementing systems to ensure dental practices can function at the optimal potential.
One of the things we love doing on the podcast is bringing on people who aren’t necessarily dentists, but are fundamental and integral to our industry. We all know a dental practice is onl...
2022-10-161h 11
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #106 – Matrix Selection & Placement with Dr Alice Whang
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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There’s not denying that restorations form the bread and butter of our dental work, but there’s a lot of finesse to creating the perfect restoration. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Alice Whang to talk about how to restore...
2022-10-1227 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #105 – Moving Interstate & Balancing Life with Dr Phillip Nguyen
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
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Moving interstate is always a daunting experience and to do that as a new-grad about to start full time work can be a lot.
In this episode, Dr Phillip Nguyen shares his experience moving for uni and then again for wor...
2022-10-0521 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #104 – At What Age Should We Start Ortho? with Dr Derek Mahony
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
So we see a child with some missing teeth, some crowding here or there and a bit of a funny bite. Do we intervene now? Or watch and wait, and let them grow into themselves?
In this episode, we chat wi...
2022-09-2816 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #75 – Weightlifting, Oral Surgery & The Origins of DPR with Dr Soo-Wee Ong
Hosted by Erica Hwin
Dr Soo-Wee Ong – Oral Surgeon by Day, Weightlifter by Night, Founder of DPR and All Round Awesome Guy.
In this jam-packed episode, we talk about everything from how weightlifting changed Soo-Wee’s life, to his early days as a magician on the side. We discuss the differences between dentistry in Australia and New Zealand, where Oral Surgeons stand in the field and the humble origins of DPR.
We discuss Soo-Wee’s attitude towards sharing knowledge and why he’s so passionate about educating the younger generation. This episode was such a wo...
2022-09-261h 48
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #103 – Struggles & Lessons of Your Early Years with Dr Alice Whang
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
It’s easy to see the confidence and competence of senior dentists and to compare ourselves to them, and oftentimes it’s easy to forget that they were once students too.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Alice Whang t...
2022-09-2121 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #102 – Show & Tell With Photography with Dr Paul Jay Hwin
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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They say a picture tells a thousand words, and in the world of dentistry, this could not be more powerful.
In this episode, we’re joined with Dr Paul Jay Hwin to talk about the power of photography and the vari...
2022-09-1426 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #101 – Time Management with Dr Phillip Nguyen
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
It’s something you never have enough of and yet it creeps up on you insidiously and slips between your fingers before you can get a hold of it. Ah, time… you sneaky little thing.
In today’s episode, we are joine...
2022-09-0720 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #100 – A Year Away From Dentistry with Dr David Keir
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
Dental Head Start was founded in 2018 by Dr David Keir with the hopes of helping students and new graduates transition from textbooks into clinical practice. Since then, we’ve released 174 episodes, garnered over 230,000 listens, and this episode is our 100th WIWIK!
In t...
2022-08-3125 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #99 – The Legal Side of Practice Ownership with Harry Nicolaidis
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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For a number of us, the goal is perhaps to one day own our own dental clinic. However, we were only ever taught how to be good clinicians, and practice ownership is a whole different can of worms.
In this epi...
2022-08-2423 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #98 – How to Connect with Patients with Dr Paul Jay Hwin
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
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Everyone says we have to be good at communicating, but what are practical actionable steps we can take to actually achieve this? What should you say? What shouldn’t you say?
In this episode, we cover exactly that. We are join...
2022-08-1730 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #74 – Success & Dentapreneurialism with Dr Kinnar Shah
Hosted by Erica Hwin
One of the things we always try to do with the podcast is to bring on dentists from all different walks of life because there are so many facets to dentistry. But, we don’t know what we don’t know. Most of us go through dental school only ever seeing the clinical side – practicing as a general dentist, specialising, academics & research. But this is really just the tip of the iceberg.
In this month’s feature we are joined by Dr Kinnar Shah. Dr Kinnar is a Dentapreneur – that is, the inters...
2022-08-141h 28
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #97 – Early Airway Intervention & Orthodontics with Dr Derek Mahony
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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As general dentists, oftentimes we’re the first people to be looking into the mouths of young patients. I know for many of us, treating children can be stressful, and we just want them in and out of there ASAP, no dramas cause...
2022-08-1027 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #96 – A Complaint? Now What? with Harry Nicolaidis
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
So you’ve gotten yourself into a little bit of a sticky situation and received a complaint…now what? Now, fingers crossed this never actually happens to any of us, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry, to be informed...
2022-08-0315 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #95 – Who Needs Insurance? with Bhupesh Kaphle
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
I’m young, fit and healthy…do I really need health insurance? Can’t I cheap out and just not buy travel insurance? What exactly is professional indemnity?
Just like tax, there’s a lot of different types of insurance. And when we...
2022-07-2729 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #94 – Standing Your Ground with Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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All it takes is one conversation to start a movement or inspire a change.
In this episode, we wind down with Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen and take a deep dive into aspects of our lives beyond just clinical dentistry. I thi...
2022-07-2039 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #73 – Marathoning Dentistry, Endodontic Training & PhDs with Dr Aovana Timmerman
Hosted by Erica Hwin
If there’s one thing I took away from this episode with Dr Aovana Timmerman, it is that dentistry is a marathon not a sprint. It takes discipline, persistence and a consistent pace to maintain motivation and prevent burnout.
In this episode, we talk to Dr Aovana about what it is that drives her passion for continuous learning and growth in dentistry, and the parallels our profession has with physical activity. We reflect on her journey as a general dentist for 10 years, before undergoing endodontic specialist training, research and why she’s now...
2022-07-171h 06
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #93 – What Did I Sign Up For? with Harry Nicolaidis
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Congratulations – you’ve just landed yourself a job offer! But now, as you sit down to have a look at the contract you’ve been given, you start to wonder, ‘What did I sign up for?’
It’s job hunting season, and wh...
2022-07-1339 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #72 – Perspectives of a Dental Student with Joanne Ling, Richard Zhu & Anushka Fernando
Hosted by Erica Hwin
At Dental Head Start, our goal has always been to keep our conversations real and relevant for students and new grads, and so what better way to do that than to hear directly from you guys! In this episode, we are joined by some fellow students from around Australia, who are completing their final year of dental school, to get their perspectives on what it’s like for the new generation of dentists.
From USYD to UQ to La Trobe, join us to hear about the differences between each university’s curri...
2022-06-191h 59
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #91 – The Non-Tooth-Related Toothache with Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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“If you cannot replicate the pain, don’t take the tooth out.”
The non-tooth-related toothache – the age old conundrum that seems to trouble all dentists. But what is it really in the hands of an oral medicine specialist?
In this ep...
2022-06-0829 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #89 – Tax, What’s That? with Bhupesh Kaphle
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
We learn a lot of things throughout our extensive education, but the one thing we don’t really cover before we graduate is what to do when we suddenly have a taxable income.
Thankfully, even though I have no idea, we h...
2022-05-2957 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP#86 - Red Flags in Medical History with Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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How many of us have our patients fill out a medical questionnaire whilst sitting in the waiting room? And is this sufficient enough to gather a full medical history?
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen, an...
2022-05-1137 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #71 – Mastering Your New Patient Consult with Dr Derry Rogers
Hosted by Erica Hwin
Dentistry is rapidly evolving and there are so many concepts which we just take for granted nowadays. It’s hard to imagine a time where composite resin wasn’t the normal, digital dentistry didn’t exist and social media wasn’t as prevalent as it is now.
But Dr Derry Rogers has been able witness all of these changes first hand. Having graduated in 1977 and practiced for over 40 odd years, Dr Rogers was there when the adhesive revolution occurred and was one of the founding fathers that helped bring cosmetic dentistry to Austra...
2022-04-181h 33
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #80 – Dreaming Big For Life After Graduation with Dr Kaejenn Tchia
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
When was the last time you sat back and asked yourself, “What are my dreams, and what kind of person do I want to become?”
I think as students and new grads, it’s so easy to be lost when all our...
2022-03-3117 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #79 – The 4 Crucial Tips to Avoid Burnout with Dr Kaejenn Tchia
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
In an industry where we are almost geared to constantly pursue excellence and success, where we are often isolated in our practice and where the is an expectation to maintain our cool in front of patients, perhaps it’s no surprise that it f...
2022-03-1649 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #78 – Grafts 101: A Crash Course with Dr Andrew Cheng
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Autograft, allograft, xenograft – it all sounds like a foreign language to me, but to Dr Andrew Cheng, it’s pretty much his second language.
In this episode, we wind it all back to basics with a crash course ‘Grafts for Dummies’...
2022-03-0938 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #77 – Finding that Missing Canal with Dr Mehdi Rahimi
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Nothing is more frustrating than knowing you’re missing something and not being able to find it, and in the world of Endodontics, it is no different when it comes to hunting down that elusive missing canal.
In this episode, Dr M...
2022-03-0226 min
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2022-02-2304 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #75 – Implants: The Common Pitfalls when Getting Started with Dr Andrew Cheng
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
We often get told to not be too hasty when starting up with implants, but what are the common mistakes that new grads encounter, and what should we check off our experience list before getting involved?
In this episode, Dr An...
2022-02-1635 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #73 – I Fractured a File – Now What? with Dr Mehdi RahimiYou need to add a widget, row, or prebuilt layout before you’ll see anything here.
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
Fractured instruments, perforations, hypochlorite accidents – you name it, it seems as though there are so many things that can ‘go wrong’ when we’re working on microscopic...
2022-02-0233 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #72 – Upskilling & Critically Evaluating Yourself with Dr Andrew Cheng
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
Hosted by Erica Hwin
If there’s anyone who’s really mastered the act of up-skilling rapidly in their early years, then surely it must be Dr Andrew Cheng. From implants, grafts and All-on-X to orthodontics and high level cosmetic dentistry, it seems like he’s done it...
2022-01-2629 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #71 – Taming the Hot Pulp with Dr Mehdi Rahimi
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Nobody likes to be in pain, and as dentists, we have patients walking through the door in pain everyday. And it’s our job to help them out. However, every so often, we encounter the Angry Hot Pulp, which just won’t settle...
2022-01-2033 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastFEATURE #67 – Building Communities and the New Grad Experience with Dr Anthony Yammine and Dr Yasmin Samiee
Hosted by Erica Hwin
Dental Head Start has always been about helping dental students become great dentists, and over the years, we’ve interviewed dozens of successful dentists to hear their journeys and tips for younger dentists. However, with the end of the year looming up and grad season upon us, I thought it would be interesting to turn things around a little, and actually hear things from a new grad’s perspective. And I couldn’t think of anyone better to chat with than Anthony and Yasmin.
Anthony and Yasmin are finishing their first year ou...
2021-12-151h 18
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #70 – Making the Most of Final Year with Dr Jeff Kho
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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We all know that one kid who never seems to study, is always playing games or out hitting the town, and yet still passes with flying colours and is everyone’s favourite friend.
Dental school is a rollercoaster. We’re lea...
2021-12-1221 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #67 – Job Hunting During COVID-19 with Dr Jeff Kho
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Needless to say, COVID-19 has shaken the world and the dental industry is by no means exempt. So how has this affected the experience of new grads and their job hunting prospects?
Dr Jeff Kho shares his thoughts on the mat...
2021-11-2419 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastTIP #64 – How to Be the Ideal Candidate with Dr Jeff Kho
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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So you’ve found a practice you love, a mentor you admire and an opportunity that you just don’t want to miss out on. So then how do you go about landing that position? What can you do to make sure that y...
2021-11-0418 min
The Dental Head Start PodcastBREAKING NEWS! WIWIK Takeover with Graeme & Erica
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
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Hosted by Graeme & Erica
Hold your horses! We have some new kids on the block!
Things are changing here at Dental Head Start, and we have some really exciting plans moving forwards into the future that we can’t wait to share. But before we c...
2021-10-2010 min