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Crime AnalystThe Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 3While on bail for assaulting her, Tyrone Thompson broke into Mackenzie Anderson’s home and stabbed the 21-year-old mother 78 times as her toddler looked on.
Laura’s conversation with Tabitha Acret continues and the focus turns from the courtroom to the culture that enables violence against women. Laura and Tabitha examine how women are treated within society and the justice system, and explore how these crimes are often minimised, normalised, or reframed, and why accountability must extend beyond individual perpetrators to the wider systems and social attitudes that protect them.
Mackenzie’s was a Murder in Slow...
2026-02-2338 min
Crime AnalystThe Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 221-year-old Mackenzie Anderson was stabbed 78 times with her 15-month-old son present. Her ex, Tyrone Thompson broke into her home whilst he was on bail for assaulting her. Not content with terrorizing and murdering Mackenzie, Tabitha Acret, Mackenzie’s mother, shares how Thompson continued to abuse the system to terrorize Mackenzie’s family even before the trial began.
His outrageous claims of self-defense and the disturbing facts revealed for the first time in court will outrage you, compounded by the lenient sentence for what was described as an ‘unremarkable crime’ exposing a stark truth about how women’s lives are...
2026-02-1657 min
Crime AnalystThe Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 1On March 25, 2022, 21-year-old Mackenzie Anderson was brutally murdered in Mayfield, New South Wales. She was stabbed more than 78 times by her ex-partner, Tyrone Thompson, in front of her toddler. Thomspon had been released on bail just 16 days earlier, despite a documented history of serious domestic violence.
In the weeks before her death, Mackenzie did everything she was told would keep her safe.
She called emergency services repeatedly when he broke into her home.
She reported ongoing abuse.
She worked with police.
She secured an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order.
None of it...
2026-02-0956 min
Hygiene RisingCritical Conversations: Recognizing Signs of Domestic Violence in Your Chair (Ep 171)Matt sits down with Australian dental hygienist and entrepreneur Tabitha Acret for a conversation that moves from career inspiration to life-saving advocacy. Tabitha shares how she discovered dental hygiene while working as a dental assistant during law school, then built a dynamic career across clinical practice, academia, her own periodontal education company, and co-hosting Disrupting Dentistry Podcast. The conversation shifts as Tabitha opens up about why Domestic Violence Awareness Month carries profound meaning for her. She reveals the powerful position dental hygienists hold spending up to an hour with patients—creating opportunities to recognize warning signs and offer critical su...
2025-10-2824 min
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastEpisode 68: Beyond the Chair: Trauma-Informed Care in Dentistry_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> Beyond the Chair: Trauma-Informed Care in Dentistry Show Notes - Disrupting Dentistry Podcast Episode Description This isn't just about patient experience — it's about humanity, dignity, and creating safer, more responsive dental environments for everyone who walks through our door. In this powerful episode, Tabitha and Melissa delve into trauma-informed care, exploring why every dental professional needs to understand its impact on both patients and providers. What You'll Learn The real definition of trauma (it's not what you think) Why dental visits are perfect storms for trauma activation The five pillars of trauma-informed care and how to im...
2025-06-0649 min
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastEpisode 63: Mastering Communication Skills for Dental ProfessionalsIn this episode of The Disrupting Dentistry Podcast, Melissa (USA) and Tabitha (Australia) dive into communication's critical role in improving patient outcomes. From explaining the oral-systemic connection to collaborating with medical professionals, they share actionable strategies to enhance patient engagement and drive whole-body health. You'll learn how patient-centered communication, visual aids, and interdisciplinary collaboration can transform your practice and reduce systemic inflammation. Tune in for practical tips backed by science! What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why effective communication is essential for improving patient compliance and health outcomes Patient-centered communication techniques that enhance understanding and engagement The pow...
2025-03-2654 min
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastSeason 4, Episode 61: Relaunching After a Year of ChangeDisrupting Dentistry Podcast – Season 4, Episode 1: Relaunching After a Year of Change Hosts: Tabitha Acret & Melissa Obrotka Release Date: January 16, 2025 Show Notes: After taking a year off to adapt, reflect, and grow, the Disrupting Dentistry Podcast is back with a brand-new season! In this exciting Season 4 premiere, hosts Tabitha Acret and Melissa Obrotka, two leading experts in the world of dental hygiene, share what they've been up to in 2024 and what they're looking forward to in 2025. In this episode: Reflecting on 2024: Tabitha and Melissa share their personal and professional journey, d...
2025-01-161h 22
The Dental Head Start PodcastFeature #94 – Making the most of our Oral Health degree with Tabitha Acret
Hosted by Christina Potestas @christina_oralhealth
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Hi Dental Head Start listeners, Christina here. This episode is a bit of a fangirling moment for me because I sit down with Tabitha Acret @tabitha_dental_hygienist_ , whose journey beyond Uni is quite inspirational. We talk about her initial work in both general and specialist practices, travelling around the world and presenting Guided Biofilm therapy to international audiences and all the serious life lessons in between that help us become better clinicians. Tabitha is about to complete her master’s degree in Advanced Pe...
2024-08-151h 03
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastThe One Where We Chat About Kids TeethJoin us on our latest installment, where we chat with Dr. Bethany about her career. We chat about how she has built a business around promoting oral health and healthy behaviors for children. Dr. Bathany is passionate about changing the status of oral health in children, and her energy can be heard throughout the podcast. A little about Dr. Bethany A qualified dentist and teacher, and award-winning children's entertainer, Dr. Bethany Fisher has combined her skills on a mission to reduce the alarming rates of decay in young Australians, one toe-tapping tune at a time.
2023-05-311h 06
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastThe One About Dental PhobiasThis Host Chat episode of the Disrupting Dentistry Podcast is Part Two of our Three part series on Dental Anxiety and Phobia. In this installment, we define the different types of dental phobias and the various techniques and strategies that can be used to help our patients overcome dental anxiety and phobia. Tabitha and Melissa discuss the prevalence of dental phobia, its impact on oral health, and how many who have dental phobia avoid dental visits altogether. We then delve into the different types of dental phobias, their symptoms, how to identify their specific fears and...
2023-05-0548 min
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastThe One About MenopauseIn this episode of the Disrupting Dentistry podcast Tabitha and Melissa tackle the topic of Menopause and how we can support our menopausal women during this time of transition. The facts of menopause are very eye opening as Tabitha and Melissa review the multitude of symptoms in addition to the oral manifestations of menopause so oral health professionals can identify complications that can correlate with menopause symptoms. This episode will help raise awareness of symptoms from menopause that manifest in many different ways. Menopause facts Crazy Hormones with Michelle
2023-01-2037 min
WHAT WAS HER NAMEHer name was Mackenzie Anderson and she was my daughter. sp. guest Tabitha Acret S.3 Ep.10This episode I’ve had the opportunity to interview Tabitha , the mother of Mackenzie Anderson. Tabitha tragically lost her daughter Mackenzie when she was stabbed 20 times to death, fighting her last breath until police arrived rescuing her one year old little boy at the scene. This podcast is about hearing the stories of those who’ve endured domestic abuse, and in memory of the individuals we’ve lost to it. I’m honored to speak with Tabitha and give a space here for Mackenzie’s story. In tribute of Mackenzie Anderson, we hear her story. We know her name, it was Mac...
2022-12-2955 min
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastThe One about Drug Dependence and Oral HealthDrug dependance occurs whne you need on or more drugs to function and dependance can occur in over the coutner, perscription and illegal drugs. On the latest installment of the podcast Tabitha and Melissa discuss drug dependancy satistics, social impact, hospilisations and the health and oral health impacts for drug dependant patients
2022-09-1238 minDisrupting Dentistry PodcastThe one where we talk about OHI deliveryOn this installement of the podcast Tabitha and Melissa talk about something they are both passionat about, Oral hygiene Instructions and the way they are delivered. During the episode they discuss the timing, motivators for patients, the way we recieve and send messages the importance of knowing your patients * disclaimer we apologise for the audio in parts of the episode unfortunately New Jersey was having some internet issues * Episode is elidgble for 1 hour self recorded CPD
2022-02-0859 minDisrupting Dentistry PodcastThe one where we talk about bullying in the dental officeOn this installment of the podcast Melissa and Tabitha discuss workplace bullying in the dental practice. What does it look like and the unique experiences of dental hygienists and oral health therapists in private practice
2021-12-0147 min
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastThe One Where we Talk with an Original DisruptorOn this instalment of the podcast we talk with Australian Dental Hygienist Paulette Smith about her journey as a Dental Hygienist in Victoria Australia. When Paulette first graduated she found herself living in a state where Dental Hygiene wasn't legal and she then found herself on a journey for a fight to make not only dental hygiene legal but to improve access and quality of dental care for the people of her state. Paulette didn't stop disrupting there and has gone on to be one of the first independent dental hygienists in Australia as well as disrupting th...
2021-08-241h 07
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastThe One Where We Talk About TobaccoThis episode Melissa and Tabitha discuss tobacco trends, the rise of e-cigarettes and vaping along with risks and how dental professionals play a vital role in smoking cessation for patients If you are listening from Australia todays episode can be self reported as 1 hour CPD Link to VAPING FIX https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-vaping-fix/id1562884524 https://www.icanquit.com.au/reasons-to-quit/smoking-and-your-health/health-dangers-of-smoking?gclid=CjwKCAjwn6GGBhADEiwAruUcKgKx49G-l8EYdvgFGqSVJftiCScuShlVVf0JzlgQC1OsTkHKzFjcixoCwXcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
2021-06-1651 min
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastThe One About Improving Patient Access to CareThis week we are so excited to interview our first Canadian guest, out first dentist and our first male guest! Dr Bandon Duocet is an amazing human and dentist and we are so proud to share him with our disrupters. Brandon is fighting the good fight and its people like him who will change the world. Listen to this weeks podcast to learn about how the coalition for dental care in Canada is fighting for improved access to care and better health outcomes for the population. https://twitter.com/for_dentalcare?lang=en https://www.in...
2021-03-2458 min
Disrupting Dentistry PodcastThe One Where We Say Good-Bye 2020Thank you for joining us on the start of our journey in 2020, in this episode we wrap up 2020 the year that was like no other. We discuss the trials of the year but also some of the benefits and the good we will be taking from 2020. Thank you again for your support so far and we look forward to continuing our journey with you. Don't forget to share with a friend and leave a review. You can follow disrupting dentistry podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin
2021-01-161h 11