Noobie Dentist Podcast

The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr Andrew Cheng Episode Run Time: 00:59:56   Intro Today, I talk to Dr Andrew Cheng. Andrew is an amazing up and coming dentist in Australia. Andrew has completed many structured formal learning pathways and is passionate about CPD. These courses have allowed Dr Cheng to get the most out of his clinical practice, and take on ever more challenging and interesting cases. He has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics, a Postgrad Certificate in Dental Implantology, and he frequently travels to Seattle where he attends Kois. In this week’s episode, we talk about CPD and the importance of investing in yourself, how to get the most out of mentorship and how to be a successful associate. We also discuss maintaining our mental and physical well-being, the importance of self-care, and becoming a successful clinician. Guest Details Social Media: Dr Andrew Cheng - Instagram   Time Stamps [00:03:31] Dr Cheng’s origin story [00:06:45] Dr Cheng’s personality and dentistry [0

The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Rachel Jackson Episode Run Time: 00:52:06   Intro Today, I chat with Rachel Jackson. Rachel graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2004 with a BSc in Medical Illustration. After a few years of work and starting a family, Rachel decided to go back into clinical dentistry and completed a course in dental therapy in 2013. While doing the course and working, Rachel decided she wanted more of a clinical scope and decided to get into dentistry, leading her to the University of Aberdeen in 2017. She is currently a dental student and continues her artwork. A few years ago, her artwork began to get noticed and she was commissioned by the British Dental Journal to illustrate a series of covers for the 100th year anniversary of their BDA Library, which is what shes been illustrating for the past few months. In this week’s episode, we talk about what motivated her to go back to school and get her credentials, and what has been the ambition behind her ongoing evolution and not set

Accountability is a very important aspect of self improvement and development. Accountability can come in the form of internal and external. Internal accountability is the systems, checks and measures that we develop to make sure we are doing what we have set out to do. In dental school when you prep a crown or remove caries, a clinical demonstrator comes and checks your work (external accountability), but when you graduate and you are working without supervision - it is the level of self accountability (internal) that will determine the standard you hold yourself too.   External accountability is important too, we often join a study group or get a gym buddy to help us stay committed and on track. What is your preferred form of accountability? Are you good at holding yourself accountable or do you rely on others to to help push you to achieve your goals? Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagu

The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr Aaron Thomas Episode Run Time: 00:46:58   Intro In this week’s episode I had the awesome opportunity to chat with Mr. Aaron Thomas (see bio below). Mr. Thomas is an OMFS in Melbourne, Austrlaia and has become an amazing mentor for myself and my co-residents this year. In this episode we talk about the speciality of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, what it takes to get in, what it takes to get through the program, and what is required to become a successful surgeon. We also talk a little about the history and Dr Aaron discusses some trends on the horizon in the future for the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Guest Bio Mr Aaron Thomas is a dual-qualified Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS). Aaron completed his undergraduate dental degree (BDSc) at the University of Western Australia, and upon graduation worked for a year as a fly-in/fly-out dentist serving remote & Indigenous communities throughout Western Australia. He completed his medical degree (M

Morning routines are a hot topic and have been well discussed, written about and practices by many people. Morning routines are a great way to implementing new habits, experimenting and gaining control over your day.  As Tim Ferriss says, "If you win the morning, you win the day" Some of favourite books on this topic are: -  Atomic Habits by James Clear  -  5am Club by Robin Sharma  -  Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod  Be sure to Like the video and subscribe to my channel for more great content! Instagram: @noobiedentist  Links to the podcast and over valuable content: linktr.ee/noobiedentist

Ray Dalio often talks about one his favourite principles in life being "Pain + Reflection = Progress" As dentists, we are performing challenging procedures day in and day out. It is not uncommon, specially in our early career, to face adversity and setbacks during various clinical procedure. Complications and unexpected outcomes are not pleasant and really pile onto an already stressful job. It's all too easy to fail at a procedure and decide "that's not for me" and stop doing it all together. In this episode I look into this quote from Ray Dalio and talk about strategies for overcoming procedural setbacks.   Podcast details: http://www.noobiedentist.com IG: @NoobieDentist  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoobieDentist/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jxSEy6… Podcast App (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

In this week's episode I summarize what I have learned from Angela Duckworth's book Grit. I recently finished this book and it has become one of my recent favourites and so I am excited to share what I have learned from it.  Grit - explores what it takes to become successful in any line of work. Is it talent? Is it hard work? Angela Duckworth concludes the following:  talent x effort = skill skill x effort = achievement  therefore, talent counts once and effort counts twice. She Concludes that grit is the biggest indicator for success and that grit comes from:  Develop a fascination 1.    Aim for daily improvements 2.    Compete with who you were yesterday 3.    Greater Purpose – find purpose in what you do. 4.    Adopt a growth mindset   The Noobie Dentist Podcast can be found on: Podcast Details: www.noobiedentist.com  IG: @NoobieDentist  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoobieDentist/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jxSEy6...   Podcast App (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/

The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr. Bruce Freeman (Part 2) Episode Run Time: 01:24:05   Intro   Today, I chat with Dr. Bruce Freeman for part 2 of our 2 part series.  Dr. Bruce Freeman is the Director of Patient Experience for dentalcorp, helping dentists across Canada achieve clinical success that results in the best experience for their patients. Bruce is a native of Toronto, Ontario where he currently practices as an orthodontist and as a staff clinician at Mount Sinai’s facial pain unit. Bruce also lectures across the globe on orthodontics, facial pain and the patient experience. Outside of dentistry, he likes to help his fellow clinicians through the practices of yoga, meditation and mindfulness.   In the second part of this two part series, we talk about practicing self-care. Bruce talks about his recent article on the happiness line and we talk about the neuroscience of happiness. We also go into how to take care of yourself through mindfulness, yoga, meditation, diet and nutrition. Finally, we tou

There is a famous quote from Jim Rohn “You're the average of the five people spend the most time with” which has meant a lot to me since I first read it. To me it shows the value of mentors and surrounding yourself with like minded individuals, people to look up to, people who are invested in helping you succeed rather than hold you back. In this weeks episode I cover how I think this quote relates to dentistry.   Do you agree with this quote? What are some ways you network and find people who inspire you?   The Noobie Dentist Podcast can be found on: Podcast Details: www.noobiedentist.com IG: @NoobieDentist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoobieDentist/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jxSEy6... Podcast App (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

In this weeks episode I share some of the key tools that have helped me with my communication and case presentation to patients.  Communication and Case Acceptance should be a huge area of focus for all dentists as it can change the way to practice dentistry and be able to communicate effectively with your patients to deliver the care they deserve. As good as your clinical skills become, you need to be able to communicate and gain case acceptance to be able to utilize your skills!   Few Deals for Noobie Dentist Listeners! ClinCam - https://www.dentalphotography.shop/ Simple and easy to use entry level point and shoot camera for all clinicians. Until January 31st, Noobie Dentist listeners can get $50 off their purchase with promo code: noobiedentist    CPD Junkie x Szabi Hant Photography - www.cpdjunkie.com.au/photography If you want a FREE cheat sheet for dental photography, head over to www.cpdjunkie.com.au/photography and download your copy today!   The Noobie Dentist Podcast can be found on: Pod

Following the refresh to the Noobie Dentist brand, introduction to the weekly mentorship series and thanks to the amazing guests that have featured, the podcast has grown exponentially over the past couple months. With a lot of new listeners finding the podcast for the first time, I thought it would be good to re-introduce myself and the concept and goals behind the Noobie Dentist Podcast.   So if you are new here, welcome! And for those of you who have been supporting the podcast since the start, it would not be what it is today if it wasn't for your support.   Stay tuned for a lot of great upcoming projects that are in the works now!   Podcast Details: www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist Podcast can be found on Spotify, Podcast App, Stitcher and Google Podcasts

Running has been a huge part of my life for the past couple of years and it has taught me several key lessons that have had a great impact on me. In this week's mentorship series I talk about these 3 key lessons and how I think they can make you a better dentist and help you in all aspects of your life.   1. Deliberate Practice 2. Run Your Own Race 3. Run Slow to Run Fast   Book suggestions for this week 1. Outliers - Malcom Gladwell 2. Grit - Angela Duckworth   Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more great content. https://www.youtube.com/c/noobiedentist http://www.noobiedentist.com Check out the Noobie Dentist Podcast on Spotify, Podcast app on your iphones or Google Podcasts.   Episode Brought to you by CPD Junkie – Home of Australian CPD www.cpdjunkie.com.au

The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr. Bruce Freeman (Part 1) Episode Run Time: 01:12:28   Intro Today, I chat with Dr. Bruce Freeman. Dr. Bruce Freeman is the Director of Patient Experience for dentalcorp, helping dentists across Canada achieve clinical success that results in the best experience for their patients.   Bruce is an international lecturer on clinical orthodontics, facial pain, patient experience, and virtual surgical planning. He is the co-director of the Facial Pain Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital. He further directs the Wellness Program for dental residents at Mount Sinai Hospital, emphasizing how self-care leads to the best patient care.   Bruce is an honors graduate of the University of Toronto. He completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester and returned to the University of Toronto to complete his diploma in orthodontics and his Master of Science degree in temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. He is also a certified yoga in

Welcome to the Noobie Dentist Mentorship Mini Series. In this weeks episode I talk about habits, what they are, and how we can identify and change them.   I got introduced to Habits and the important of habits through The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. In this book Charles talks about the habit loop and how our actions are automated responses to certain cues. We're home bored (cue) and so we head into the kitchen and look through the fridge to find a snack (action) and then we enjoy the snack (reward). This Cue-Action-Reward loop underlies a lot of what we do on the day to day basis.   Have a think about all your actions in a given day. Why do you do them? Most of our daily actions are routines that we do without much thought. The first step towards change, development and improvement is to identify this and take steps to change it.   Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more great content. www.noobiedentist.com Check out the Noobie Dentist Podcast on Spotify, Podcast app on your iphones or G

Welcome back to another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast Mini-Mentorship Mini Series    This weeks episode is all about continuing professional education (CPD/CE). Listen as I share my experience with dental education and provide some tips on how to get the most out of CPD.    To learn more, check out www.cpdjunkie.com.au/e-book Please Subscribe and like the video to help support the show! www.noobiedentist.com Check out previous episodes of the Podcast on Spotify, Podcast App and Google Podcasts

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast Mentorship Mini-Series Is Social media good or bad? What are the benefits of social media for dentists and is instagram a net positive for profession? Check out this weeks episode of the mentorship Mini-Series for my thoughts on this topic. Leave a comment or message me on @noobiedentist on instagram with your thoughts! www.noobiedentist.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu90HU1-gBJK1Pkz61OQaQA   Sponsor Details Ivoclar Vivadent is one of the world’s leading and most innovative dental companies, offering a comprehensive range of products and systems that provide you with new opportunities in dentistry – for even more aesthetic and efficient results and better dental care for patients. ‘Making People Smile’ – It’s what they do! To find out more, visit www.ivoclarvivadent.com.au Podcast Details   As always, if you have been enjoying listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues.

Welcome to another episode of the Mastering Dentistry series, a place for you to learn and get inspired. I am Dr. Zeyad Hammad and it’s my absolute privilege to interview my amazing guest today, Dr. Jeff Sumner. Dr. Sumner is a Canadian pioneer in digital dentistry and has been a digital dentist since 2009. A prominent mentor, he loves to share his passion of everything digital as a mentor through multiple venues as a speaker, lecturer, and a key opinion leader. His passion for dentistry shows in his exemplary work and is rivaled only by his humbleness. This podcast will discuss his mindset to success and his take one technologies, digital dentistry, and advice for dentists trying to get into the digital arena. I wish you enjoy this podcast, get inspired, and hopefully, learn something new. Host Details: Follow Dr. Zeyad Hammad (@zidentist) on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zidentist/ Follow Dr. Ricky Hamami (@thesixdentist) on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesixdentist/   Guest Details: De

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast Mentorship Mini-Series "People overestimate what they can accomplish in a year and underestimate what they can accomplish in 10 years" - Bill Gates  This quote had a big impact on me. Mastery of tasks and success takes time and I think it's important to recognize that good things take time. It is important to continue to grow and not expect success overnight.    Sponsor Details Ivoclar Vivadent is one of the world’s leading and most innovative dental companies, offering a comprehensive range of products and systems that provide you with new opportunities in dentistry – for even more aesthetic and efficient results and better dental care for patients. ‘Making People Smile’ – It’s what they do! To find out more, visit www.ivoclarvivadent.com.au   Podcast Details   As always, if you have been enjoying listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to

The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr. Jalal Khan Episode Run Time: 01:01:46   Intro   In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jalal Khan. Jalal graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dentistry. After three and a half years in private practice, Jalal went on to run a dental van which services underprivileged people — both in regional or remote towns which do not have a dentist and in cities like Sydney. We talk about his thoughts, his motivations and his overall journey into mobile dentistry.     Guest Details   Websites: https://thedentaltruck.org.au/ https://thedentalstation.com.au/dr-jalal-khan/   Social Media: Jalal Khan - LinkedIn The Dental Station - Instagram The Dental Station - YouTube     Time Stamps   [02:32] When Jalal graduated dental school, did he foresee doing something similar to running a dental van? [03:49] What did Jalal do directly after graduating? When did the mobile clinic come into play? [06:51] How Jalal balanced developing his clinical skills with d

Welcome to the Weekly Mentorship Mini-Series   Having been a noobie dentist for a few year, I think it's time to share my experiences and advice for the dental students and dental grads. With this project I aim to provide a short weekly podcast hoping to provide mentorship in various aspects of dentistry and life outside of dentistry.   This weeks episode: 1. Staying positive during the COVID-19 related shut-downs 2. Getting the most out of dental school   Check out www.noobiedentist.com for alll things Noobie Dentist including Video of this episode! Instagram: @noobiedentist