The Dentist
The podcast for NHS and private dentists
Episodes
24 episodes
Episode 23: Spinning off
In this episode we talk to Cagatay Guler, Solventum's vice president, about the launch of the company, the experience of spinning off from 3M, and what is in store for customers moving forwards.
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17:16
Episode 22: Introducing: The Rotters
In this episode we talk to Caroline Philips, author of the children's book 'The Rotters'. She explains how she came up with the story, how it educate children, and its impact on motivating them to take care of their oral health.
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24:32
Episode 21: Race
In this episode we talk to Nishma Sharma, from the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group, about prejudice. We consider the steps practices can take in the face of abuse, and the role of dentistry more generally to promote tolerance.
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57:43
Episode 20: Experience Culture
In this episode we discuss the subject of experience culture with Dentally's Nick Davies and James Harker.
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50:04
Episode 19: STI awareness
In this episode Clementine Rees-Brown talks to Preetee Hylton, the BADN president elect, about STI awareness, the link between oral and sexual health, and how dental professionals can help patients.
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34:24
Episode 18: Mindfulness
In this episode we are talking to Mahurkh Khwaja on the issue of mental health and wellbeing, and discussing her new campaign Mission Mindful.
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44:42
Episode 17: Dental Market Review
In this episode we talk to Christie & Co's Paul Graham about the publication of the Dental Market Review.
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31:45
Episode 16: Re-igniting a career
In this episode we talk to sales coach Mahmood Mawjee about life in and out of dentistry, and the importance of having passion in what you do.
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44:40
Episode 15: Home care
In this episode we talk to dentist and researcher Victoria Sampson on the importance of home care, motivation techniques and the links between oral and systemic health.
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40:43
Episode 14: Time to sell?
In this episode we are talking to Paul Graham, head of dental at Christie & Co, looking at the current state of the market, and what dentists need to think of when preparing their practice for sale.
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34:39
Episode 13: Setting fees
This episode features a discussion with Michelle Hardy, a regional support manager at Practice Plan, on the issue of fees.Knowing what the right fees are for your services will depend on many different factors, understanding what they are a...
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43:17
Episode 12: Valuing dental nurses
In this episode we are in discussion with Jacqui Elsden, president of the British Association of Dental Nurses, looking at the value of a dental nurse. Recruitment and retention of dental nurses has become a real issue for a lot of practi...
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31:06
Episode 11: Mental health in practice
In this episode we are in conversation with Fiona Ellwood, co-chair of the Dental Professional Alliance. We consider the challenges to the dental team's mental health, the signs to look out for and the practical steps which can be taken in prac...
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38:28
Episode 10: Emerging from Covid
In this episode we are talking to Nigel Jones, sales and marketing director at Practice Plan. The conversation covers the impact the pandemic had on dental businesses, what we learnt about the market from the experience, and how the landscape l...
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40:42
Episode 9: The Fluoridation Conversation
In this episode we talk to Barry Cockcroft, former CDO for England and current chair of the British Fluoridation Society, about water fluoridation. The science, the data, and the answers to questions many patients may still have a...
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27:16
Episode 8: Creating Change
In this episode we talk to Michele Solak and Professor Mark McGurk about developments in the treatment of cancer patients.Michele is the founder of a campaign for free NHS dental care for cancer patients. The campaign followed her own ex...
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28:40
Episode 7: The Big C (part 2)
In this episode we continue our conversation with dental therapist Charlotte Wake, who discusses her cancer journey, focusing on recovery and the return to practice.
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29:06
Episode 6: The Big C (part 1)
In this episode we are in conversation with dental therapist Charlotte Wake, who discusses her cancer journey, from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery and the return to practice.
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31:18
Episode 5: Sexuality
In this episode we are in conversation with Andrew Gilliver, the Pride in Practice coordinator at the LGBT Foundation. We consider sexuality, tolerance and openness, and what practices can do to ensure all members of the community have a positi...
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36:19
Episode 4: Careers
In this episode we are in conversation with Fazeela Khan-Osborne and Sinead McEnhill looking at the subject of careers. Barriers, personal sacrifice and life-long learning are all discussed as we try to find the drivers for success in practice....
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50:57
Episode 3: Markets
In this episode we are in conversation with Luke Moore and Leah Turner from Dental Elite. The pair discuss some of the longer term trends in the dental practice market, as well as the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns.
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37:37
Episode 2: Presidential
In this episode we talk with ADI President Eimear O'Connell on the course of her career, the challenges she has faced and her work at the ADI. Eimear is the first female president of the Association and hopes that in her time in the...
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31:56