The Brush Up

A Podcast for the New Dental Professional and Students

Tune in to a series of episodes aimed at helping recent graduates as they set out on their dental careers. The Brush Up features 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
expanding your knowledge as professionals.

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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.

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Published: Tue, 3 May 2022
Duration: 0:28:17
Interviewer: Dr Cathleen Dong
Interviewee/Lecturer: Chris Aylward
Related Course / Event / Links: BOQS Home Loans

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.

Membership to ADA NSW is free for all current dental students in NSW and the ACT. For more information visit our website at adansw.com.au or call our friendly membership team on 84369900.

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Published: Mon, 11 Apr 2022
Duration: 0:26:03
Interviewer: Faiza Ahmad
Interviewee/Lecturer: Zoe Watson, Anushka Fernando
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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 associations in the year ahead. And did we mention the Roland Bryant Cup?

Membership to ADA NSW is free for all current dental students in NSW and the ACT. For more information visit our website at adansw.com.au or call our friendly membership team on 84369900.

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Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2021
Duration: 0:16:19
Interviewer: Faiza Ahmad
Interviewee/Lecturer: Annie Johnson, Stephanie Primc
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How To Finance Your First Practice

Thinking of buying your own dental practice? Not sure where to start or who to turn to? Join ADA NSW Communication Manager, Kate Miranda, as she chats with Luke Truscott from BOQ Specialist about what is involved in buying a practice, the issues to consider, and some of the risks and challenges of practice ownership.

If you would like further information about how BOQ Specialist can assist you, please call 1300131141 or go to their website www.boqspecialist.com.au.

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Published: Thu, 9 Jan 2020
Duration: 0:19:55
Interviewer: Kate Miranda
Interviewee/Lecturer: Luke Truscott
Related Course / Event / Links: BOQ Specialist

Marketing Your Practice

Marketing for your dental practice is an often misunderstood task and ensuring you are not wasting time or money is paramount to getting the best possible return on investment. ADA NSW CPD Marketing Executive Adam Szabo speaks with Carolyn S Dean, author of ‘Fully booked – Dental marketing secrets for a full appointment book’ and Managing Director at My Dental Marketing. Carolyn offers her insights into the key areas for consideration when it comes to marketing your practice.

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Published: Thu, 29 Aug 2019
Duration: 0:30:20
Interviewer: Adam Szabo
Interviewee/Lecturer: Carolyn S Dean
Related Course / Event / Links: My Dental Marketing

Leadership in a Dental Practice

Effective leadership and how you manage your team is crucial to a successful dental practice. So how do you get the best out of your colleagues? What are the dos and don’ts for ensuring your practice reaches its potential? ADA NSW’s Kate Miranda investigates this issue with David Neal and Jonathan Clark from The Eighth Mile Consulting group.

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Published: Wed, 24 Jul 2019
Duration: 0:20:28
Interviewer: Kate Miranda
Interviewee/Lecturer: David Neal, Jonathan Clark
Related Course / Event / Links: The Eighth Mile Consulting

What to Consider with Referrals to an Oral Medicine Specialist

This week’s podcast is part eight of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective.

In this eighth and final episode we present a lecture titled “How to Refer & When to Refer to an Oral Medicine Specialist” delivered by Dr Suma Sukumar, an oral medicine specialist from Sydney.

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Published: Fri, 1 Mar 2019
Duration: 0:28:58
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Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Suma Sukumar
Related Course / Event / Links: How to Refer, When to Refer

What to Consider with Referrals to a Dento Maxillofacial Radiologist

This week’s podcast is part seven of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective.

In this seventh episode we present a lecture titled “How to Refer & When to Refer to a Dento Maxillofacial Radiologist” delivered by Dr Raahib Dudhia, a dento maxillofacial radiologist from Queensland.

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Published: Fri, 22 Feb 2019
Duration: 0:33:55
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Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Raahib Dudhia
Related Course / Event / Links: How to Refer, When to Refer

What to Consider with Referrals to a Endodontist

This week’s podcast is part six of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective.

In this sixth episode we present a lecture titled “How to refer & when to refer to an endodontist” delivered by Dr Peter Case, an endodontist from Sydney.

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Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019
Duration: 0:31:10
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Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Peter Case
Related Course / Event / Links: How to Refer, When to Refer

What to Consider with Referrals to a Orthodontist

This week’s podcast is part five of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective.

In this fifth episode, we present a lecture titled “How to Refer & When to Refer to an Orthodontist” delivered by Dr Nour Tarraf, an orthodontist from Sydney.

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Published: Sat, 9 Feb 2019
Duration: 0:30:42
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Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Nour Tarraf
Related Course / Event / Links: How to Refer, When to Refer

What to Consider with Referrals to a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

This week’s podcast is part four of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective.

In this fourth episode, we present a lecture titled “How to Refer & When to Refer to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon” delivered by Dr Michael Bowler, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Newcastle, New South Wales.

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Published: Fri, 1 Feb 2019
Duration: 0:20:27
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Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Michael Bowler
Related Course / Event / Links: How to Refer, When to Refer

What to Consider with Referrals to a Prosthodontist

This week’s podcast is part three of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective.

In this third episode we present a lecture titled “How to Refer & When to Refer to a Prosthodontist” delivered by Dr Jim Ironside, a prosthodontist from Sydney.

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Published: Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Duration: 0:27:03
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Interviewee/Lecturer: Associate Professor Jim Ironside
Related Course / Event / Links: How to Refer, When to Refer

What to Consider with Referrals to a Paediatric Dentist

This week’s podcast is part two of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective.

In this second episode we present a lecture titled “How to Refer & When to Refer to a Paediatric Dentist” delivered by Dr Diane Tay, a paediatric dentist from Sydney.

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Published: Fri, 18 Jan 2019
Duration: 0:37:42
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Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Diane Tay
Related Course / Event / Links: How to Refer, When to Refer

What to Consider with Referrals to a Periodontist

This week’s podcast kicks off a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective.

In this first episode we present a lecture titled “How to Refer & When to Refer to a Periodontist” delivered by Dr David Grossberg, a specialist periodontist from Sydney.

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Published: Tue, 15 Jan 2019
Duration: 0:33:41
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Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr David Grossberg
Related Course / Event / Links: How to Refer, When to Refer

Recent Graduates Career Expo - Public Sector Dentistry

For this week's podcast we bring you the final part in the series of interviews recorded at the ADA NSW Careers Expo for Recent Graduates. In this episode, Kate Miranda from ADA New South Wales chats with Dr Tony Skapetis, Clinical Director of Education for Oral Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales Health. They discuss Dr Skapetis's path into public sector dentistry, including working within Dental Emergency Management & Rural & Remote Dentistry. They also chat about the benefits of working within the public sector and the wide variety of skills and experiences you can attain.

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Published: Wed, 21 Mar 2018
Duration: 0:12:42
Interviewer: Kate Miranda
Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Tony Skapetis
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Recent Graduates Career Expo - Periodontology

For this week's podcast we continue with our series of interviews recorded recently at the ADA NSW Careers Expo for Recent Graduates. In this episode, the Chair of the ADA NSW Recent Graduates Committee, Dr Rohan Krishnan chats with Dr Joseph Lee, a Specialist Periodontist and President of the NSW Branch of the Australian Society of Periodontology. They discuss the training pathways to becoming a Specialist Periodontist, Dr Lee's own experience of specialising in periodontology and implant dentistry and the key role that the Society of Periodontology plays in training general dentists.

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Published: Tue, 13 Feb 2018
Duration: 0:05:20
Interviewer: Dr Rohan Krishnan
Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Joseph Lee
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Recent Graduates Career Expo - Specialisation

In this week's podcast, we continue with our series of interviews recorded recently at the ADA NSW Careers Expo for Recent Graduates. In this episode, Kate Miranda from ADA NSW chats with Dr Neil Peppitt, President of ADA NSW about the pathways to specialisation. Dr Peppitt expands upon what recent graduates need to consider when wanting to undertake advanced training as a path to specialisation.

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Published: Thu, 18 Jan 2018
Duration: 0:09:15
Interviewer: Kate Miranda
Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Neil Peppitt
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Recent Graduates Career Expo - Defence Force

In this week's podcast, we continue with our series of interviews recorded recently at the ADA NSW Careers Expo for Recent Graduates. In this third episode, ADA NSW Board Member Dr Catherine-Anne Walsh chats with Captain Sharon Lau and Flight Lieutenant Jennifer Feng about their experiences working as dentists in the Australian Defence Force. They talk about the challenges and opportunities on offer for recent graduates within both the Army and the Air Force.

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Published: Thu, 7 Dec 2017
Duration: 0:15:47
Interviewer: Dr Catherine-Anne Walsh
Interviewee/Lecturer: Captain Sharon Lau, Flight Lieutenant Jennifer Feng
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Recent Graduates Career Expo - Oral Surgery

For this week's podcast, we continue with our series of interviews recorded recently at the ADA NSW Careers Expo for Recent Graduates. In this second episode, ADA NSW Board Member Dr Catherine-Anne Walsh chats with Oral Surgeon Dr Angus Kingon about his career as a specialist. Dr Kingon provides fascinating insight into the mentors and colleagues that influenced both his work and career path to specialisation. They also discuss the dedication required to succeed as an oral surgeon and the impact that has on the life of a practitioner.

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Published: Wed, 15 Nov 2017
Duration: 0:13:13
Interviewer: Dr Catherine-Anne Walsh
Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Angus Kingon
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Recent Graduates Career Expo - Royal Flying Doctor Service

In this week's podcast, we kick off a series of interviews recorded recently at the ADA New South Wales Careers Expo for Recent Graduates. In the first episode of this series, Kate Miranda from ADA NSW chats with Dr Minh-Thu Cao Xuan about her experiences working as a Dentist for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. As a Recent Graduate, Minh-Thu tells of her experiences of moving to Broken Hill and the rewards of working for an organisation such as the RFDS.

For recent graduates who are interested in pursuing full time work as a Dentist with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@rfdsse.org.au.

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Published: Thu, 9 Nov 2017
Duration: 0:06:30
Interviewer: Kate Miranda
Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Minh-Thu Coa Xuan
Related Course / Event / Links: A Career as a Dentist with the RFDS

Understanding Business Structures

In this week's podcast, ADA NSW Board Member Dr Patrick Meaney chats with Shane Morgan, Partner at Cutcher and Neale Accounting and Financial Services. In a wide-ranging discussion, Patrick and Shane talk about the transition to the workforce, understanding taxation and the basics of business structures.

Shane will be presenting a one-day course on Starting in Private Practice in February 2018 at the ADA New South Wales Centre For Professional Development. Go to our website for further information.

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Published: Wed, 20 Sep 2017
Duration: 0:22:21
Interviewer: Dr Patrick Meaney
Interviewee/Lecturer: Shane Morgan
Related Course / Event / Links: Starting In Private Practice

Scope Of Practice

In this week's podcast, ADA NSW Board Member Dr Neil Peppitt chats with Dr Ben Keith, Senior Professional Officer at the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, on the subject of Scope of Practice. They discuss what the Dental Board defines as 'Scope of Practice' and also clarify the relationship between scope of practice and competency for dental practitioners.

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Published: Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Duration: 0:16:12
Interviewer: Dr Neil Peppitt
Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Ben Keith
Related Course / Event / Links: Dental Board of Australia

ADA NSW Mentoring Program Workshop

This week's podcast was recorded at the APAPTS Mentoring Program workshop held on the 19th of February, 2017. Kate Miranda from ADA NSW speaks with Dr Melanie Patney, Dr Thomas Tseng and Dr Cathleen Dong about the benefits of participating in the ADA NSW Mentoring Program.

Online registrations for the 2018 program will be open to members from the 22nd of September 2017, and will close on the 11th of December 2017. For further information about the ADAPTS Mentoring Program visit the ADA NSW website or use the link below.

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Published: Thu, 20 Jul 2017
Duration: 0:05:27
Interviewer: Kate Miranda
Interviewee/Lecturer: Dr Melanie Patney, Dr Thomas Tseng, Dr Cathleen Dong
Related Course / Event / Links: ADAPTS Mentoring Program

Drug Allergies and Adverse Reactions

In this week's podcast, the chair of the ADA NSW Education and Research Committee, Dr Dominic Aouad, chats with Associate Professor Geraldine Moses, a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy specialising in drug information. They discuss the difference between drug allergies and adverse reactions, how to manage patients in this area and consider the four types of drug allergies and how to distinguish between them.

Associate Professor Moses will be presenting a one-day seminar on 'Managing Patients with Drug Allergies and Adverse Reactions' at the ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development on Friday the 14th of July. Head to the ADA NSW website for further information and online enrolment.

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Published: Thu, 22 Jun 2017
Duration: 0:18:45
Interviewer: Dr Dominic Aouad
Interviewee/Lecturer: Associate Professor Geraldine Moses
Related Course / Event / Links: Managing Patients with Drug Allergies and Adverse Reactions

The University of Sydney - School of Dentistry Faculty Research Day - Interviews with Dental Medicine Students - Part 4

In this week's podcast, ADA NSW takes you to the University of Sydney’s annual School of Dentistry Faculty Research Day, held on the 22nd September 2016 at the Westmead Education and Conference Centre. Dr Tony Skapetis interviews students of the Bachelor of Oral Health about their research poster presentations.

In the first interview, Tony speaks to Laura Hedges and Joanna Ibrahim about their poster: Oral health promotion for aged care facilities in Orange.

In the second interview, Tony speaks to Kristy Loui and Abdo Ibrahim about their poster: Our denture adventure: An oral Health promotion program for aged care in Mudgee.

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Published: Wed, 24 May 2017
Duration: 0:10:20
Interviewer: Dr Tony Skapetis
Interviewee/Lecturer: Laura Hedges, Joanna Ibrahim, Kristy Loui, Abdo Ibrahim
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