In this Episode: Jingyang is joined by two powerhouse ladies of the AUDSS, Denise Yap (2022 AUDSS Secretary) and Sukhmani Dhillon (2022 AUDSS Student Affairs Executive Officer). We discuss the struggles of adapting to small town Adelaide and the funky tasting water we have down under. Experiences of struggling through COVID-19 away from family are shared and Denise and Sukhi share their plans for Secretary and Student Affairs for 2022! Thank you to Wright Evans Partners for sponsoring this episode!
In this Episode: Jingyang is joined by two powerhouse ladies of the AUDSS, Denise Yap (2022 AUDSS Secretary) and Sukhmani Dhillon (2022 AUDSS Student Affairs Executive Officer). We discuss the struggles of adapting to small town Adelaide and the funky tasting water we have down under. Experiences of struggling through COVID-19 away from family are shared and Denise and Sukhi share their plans for Secretary and Student Affairs for 2022! Thank you to Wright Evans Partners for sponsoring this episode!
In this episode: For those who have no idea what ADSA is and always get it confused with ADASA, this episode aims to change that! Brendan Phan (BDS2) and Edwin He (BDS4) join Jingyang to discuss their experience this year at the ADSA Melbourne convention and why all dental students should go at least once! We fangirl over the incredible experience that is Peninsula Hot Springs. Along with their first impression of Adelaide, they also reveal their non-traditional path to dentistry at Adelaide. Stay tuned and we hope to see you at ADSA’s next convention, which may or may not be hosted somewhere warmer than Melbourne…
In this episode: Jingyang and Ella are lucky enough to interview oral and maxillofacial surgery resident, Dr Ven Woo. Our Melbournian guest shares her thoughts on Adelaide and her shock of moving to a city that closes on public holidays. She reveals how an unexpected job opportunity led her to the path she’s on today, and details the joys, surprises and challenges she’s experienced in OMFS. Dr Woo talks candidly about how moving away from your support system can impact your mental health, and shares her techniques for staying afloat. Finally, we delve into her tips for dental students, both in and out of the oral surgery department!
In this episode: The 2022 AUDSS Pubs Committee sit down for their first podcast together! This episode marks the first of many, where the pubs committee put their heads together to hash out various ILA case scenarios across multiple years . To kick things off, Jingyang, Ella and Dalena run through BDS1's ILA on Alicia Jackson and introduce the patient at hand - 8.5 year old Alicia, whose mother is concerned about the positioning of her front teeth and whether this will affect her ability to eat. Whether you're a BDS1 student concerned about what ILAs are, an upper year student who's forgotten their first year content or a casual listener, tune in to learn more about Alicia's other key issues and the possible causes and management for them and, stay til the end for answers to some of your general ILA-related questions!
In this episode, Jingyang and Dalena are joined by the youngest of only 24 special needs dentistry specialists in Australia, Dr Trudy Lin (whose lengthy list of achievements and awards are nothing short of amazing) ! We learn about Dr Lin's career path, tips for working with special needs patients and the challenges of it all. We also discuss her many projects (including volunteering and developing a residential facility), the future of special needs dentistry and of course, Dr Lin's resemblance to an explorer. There's a bit in here for everyone, whether you're an aspiring special needs dentistry specialist or just a casual listener so tune in to find out more! Connect and stay up to date with Dr Lin via her social media, website, and mailing list!
Social media:
https://www.facebook.com/trudysmile.net
https://www.instagram.com/trudysmile.net_
Website:
https://trudysmile.net/
Mailing list for insights and tips on Special needs dentistry:
https://zcu.nz/81V
For more information about SND organisations:
https://www.asscid.org.au/
https://www.iadh.org/
In this episode, Jingyang and Dalena are joined by the youngest of only 24 special needs dentistry specialists in Australia, Dr Trudy Lin (whose lengthy list of achievements and awards are nothing short of amazing) ! We learn about Dr Lin's career path, tips for working with special needs patients and the challenges of it all. We also discuss her many projects (including volunteering and developing a residential facility), the future of special needs dentistry and of course, Dr Lin's resemblance to an explorer. There's a bit in here for everyone, whether you're an aspiring special needs dentistry specialist or just a casual listener so tune in to find out more! Connect and stay up to date with Dr Lin via her social media, website, and mailing list!
Social media:
https://www.facebook.com/trudysmile.net
https://www.instagram.com/trudysmile.net_
Website:
https://trudysmile.net/
Mailing list for insights and tips on Special needs dentistry:
https://zcu.nz/81V
For more information about SND organisations:
https://www.asscid.org.au/
https://www.iadh.org/
In this Episode: Jingyang sits down with some remarkable students and 2022 co-BOH liasons for AUDSS, Edward Miller and Ronan Young! We learn about their journey to discovering their passion for oral health and the Bachelor of Oral Health degree, the role of oral health therapists in the dental team, the challenges of a demanding, 3-year course, and some tips and tricks for treating children! We discuss their goals as co-BOH liasons for AUDSS and some advice they have for BOH freshers! Whether you’re a BOH or BDS student, this episode has something for everyone and you don’t want to miss it!
In this Episode: Al Dente has gone international! Jingyang is joined in this special, cosmopolitan episode by DMD1 student, Brendan and Ambience Head of Business Development, Amanda! We discuss the differences between UBC Dental School and Adelaide Dental School and how UBC dental students have had to adapt to COVID-19, including the use of the Ambience Face Shield! The Ambience Face Shield is the first anti-reflective face shield specifically made for dentists. Ambience’s shield features a revolutionary optical visor that is 10x less reflective than standard shields and lasts 1+ years with proper care. With 3 inches of clearance, a fully adjustable head harness, and an easy flip-up feature, Ambience’s shield fits any loupe and light while still ensuring a lightweight and comfortable experience. Learn more about the Ambience shield (www.ambienceppe.com) or check out their Instagram (@ambience.ppe). With 15% off, the price of one shield would be 92.65 AUD (Regularly $109 AUD). To ensure there’s no overlap, we can have the discount code be live from April 11-18 (on @theaudss IG)
In this episode, we meet Dr Anna Murray, Patron of the AUDSS for 2022! Jingyang and Ella sit down with Dr Murray to discuss what being the patron actually means, the joys of general dentistry, her journey moving to Australia and, naturally, what our new patron has in common with a spoon excavator. As always, we'd like to thank Wright Evans Partners for making this episode possible, and thank you to our listeners for joining us today!
Welcome to the Al Dente podcast- season 3! Our first episode of the season features two very important members of the AUDSS, Mr President Derek Li (BDS5) and Madam Vice President Scarlett Kim (BDS5). This episode is hosted by new host of Al Dente, BDS4 student, Jingyang Li. Tune into this episode to learn why Adelaide>>>>Perth, how to get through the feelings of homesickness, and tips for each BDS year level!
In this Episode: Today's guest is Margie Steffens, 2021 Patron of the AUDSS. She is a lecturer and director of the Community Dental Outreach program and recipient of the Order of Australia for her service to community health. Tune in to hear about the importance of maintaining interests outside of dentistry (of which Margie has countless!), the numerous careers and adventures of Margie Steffens, and stories from the Special Needs Unit. The conversation follows Margie’s significant contributions to community health through her involvement in community outreach and her work in establishing the Common Ground Dental clinic. With a career as rich as Margie’s, this podcast is a must listen for people interested in the life of a pioneer in SA dentistry.
In this Episode: This one is for the international students (soon to be graduates) looking to stay after completing their degrees as well as all the prospective international students keen on studying at an Australian university. Today's guests are Christina and Constantine Paxinos from our new AUDSS sponsor, Pax Migration Australia! Tune in to hear all about the different kinds of visas available here in Australia, work rights, expectations of visa holders and what to do if your visa is cancelled! Having been told all about the minefield that is the visa application process, I can safely say that if this situation applies to you, then this is one episode you don't want to miss!
In this Episode: Today's guest is Dr. John Berketa, a forensic odontologist of 15 years experience and current 5th year tutor at the University of Adelaide Dental School. In the pod we discuss all things related to forensic odontology including victim identification, trauma analysis, age estimation, dental fraud and the role of a forensic odontologist in the scope of a police investigation! In amongst discussions of past cases we touch on some tips for dental students and the keys to learning as a graduated dentist. This one’s for all you lovers of murder shows!
In this Episode: Todays guest is Dr. Emilija Jensen, a newly minted Paediatric Dentist and 4th year tutor at the University of Adelaide Dental School. In the pod we discuss our mutual dislike of poor grammar among more dentally relevant topics such as her early career following graduation from the Adelaide University Dental School and her experience of postgraduate study. For those of you looking to impress in your paeds rotations there are a few handy hints as well as tips for those hoping to pursue further study in paediatric dentistry.
In this Episode: We meet with the new faces of the AUDSS - President Esther Cheng and Vice President Elaine Yu (Who you may remember as the previous host of the AUDSS Podcast)!
Tune in to see what makes our new overlords tick and for our much awaited and hotly contested debate on the best Studio Ghibli movies. Some excellent points were made and we would love to hear from our listeners whether they agree!
Also in this episode: The top tips and hottest spots in Adelaide for all the students new to the city, and some upcoming student events to look forward to!
In this Episode: Who are Evan and Nick? The duo have amassed a respectful following within the BDS community after their brilliant talk earlier this year on treatment planning. Dr Evan Jones and Dr Nicholas Wood are current joint owners of Kensington Dental Care. They have achieved great success in the world of Private Dentistry after graduating from Adelaide in the not-so-distant-past of 2013! What is the secret to their success? How did they do it at such a young age? What were they like when they were going through dental school? My dear listeners, Elaine and Calvin ask these questions, and more, on your behalf. We are incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to speak to this incredibly charismatic and insightful pair and are sure that you will walk away having gained a whole heap of perspective. As always, thanks to Wright Evans Partners for sponsoring this podcast.
In this Episode: Let’s talk about Bachelor of Oral Health, it’s about time we did! Chris makes a return to talk about his journey prior to BDS where he worked for many years as an Oral Health Therapist. We also chat to a new guest, Cassandra Cauchi, who is in her final year of studying BOH. Of course, this wouldn’t be the Al Dente podcast if we didn’t go on a couple tangents. This week, there’s mention of Tik Tok, the Nintendo Switch, and some very helpful dental analogies for working with kids!
In this Episode: We have had some pretty hectic episodes but believe or not, I think this one is the most sporadic of them all. Finally, Elaine managed to track down a first year to come on the pod. That first year is Matviy Zhylikhovskyy, or better known as Mat, who happens to be Elaine's buddy (what a coincidence!). Despite being only a fresher, Mat has plenty to talk about. We discuss ballroom dancing, how it's felt starting a new degree in 2020, and how to get into the optimal state of mind that is FLOW. We also have an incredibly important discussion of Mat's definitive ranking of KFC menu items. Need I say more?
In this Episode: After a 2 month break, the pod is back and boy oh boy was it a chaotic return. Forgive Elaine, she instantly regretted saying that she’d be back ‘next week’ on the last ep in May...and now it’s already August. But hey! We’re back and it’s pretty wild. Elaine managed to rope in our always reliable President, Calvin Wong, and Vice President, Bree Zaccardo, for a rundown of the week we’ve had. To summarise, we have a new mic (!!), there was an assault, some precarious wall climbing, and a minor car incident. Listen on to find out more. After the break, tune in as each of the three dental students take turns to sit on the hot seat. This week is dental health awareness week, can we debunk some common dental myths? (Aka, have we been studying?) You’ll have to listen to find out!