Episodes

  • Trailer - Pearls: Two Gnerations in Dentistry

    Trailer - Pearls: Two Gnerations in Dentistry
    Dec 27 2023
    A short insight into what "Pearls: Two Generations in Dentistry" will sound like!
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    3 mins
  • 1. Cultivating Success in Dentistry through Mentorship

    1. Cultivating Success in Dentistry through Mentorship
    Jan 1 2024
    Join Dr Flo and Dr Aly as they discuss dental mentorship highlighting how to find a mentor and what to look for in a mentee. Find out about how Flo came to work for Aly as well as why he decided to take on a mentee and the benefits it could bring you too! They also catch up on an interesting case where they had to treat family and discuss the pros and cons that this leads to.
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    52 mins
  • The True Value of Dental Awards

    The True Value of Dental Awards
    Jan 8 2024
    Join Dr Flo and Dr Aly to discuss the controversial topic of Dental Awards. They dive into what the true value of awards are and how they can be used as a positive tool within your team. They also discuss tips and tricks for winning awards and how to market these to patients. Warning and apologies – they do discuss Christmas parties as this was recorded at the end of 2023!
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    38 mins
  • 3. Is That The Right Dental Course For You?

    3. Is That The Right Dental Course For You?
    Jan 15 2024
    Dr Aly and Dr Flo attempt to tackle the minefield that is dental courses this week. Delving into what to look for on a course, whether it is worth going abroad, the environemental impact of courses and what you can actually take away from the learnings. They help digest the different course types available and highlight which pathway can be best and different stages in your career. With thanks to: https://northcardiffdentalimplants.co.uk/ who allowed us to record at their practice
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    44 mins
  • BONUS: Should we be using Pigs' Heads on Dental Courses?

    BONUS: Should we be using Pigs' Heads on Dental Courses?
    Jan 18 2024
    This was recorded due to some further questions from the listeners. In this bonus listen to whether there is a place for pigs' heads on dental courses. Dr Flo is a vegan and very conflicted about the use of animals on dental courses, she has refrained from using them up to this point in her career and she chats to Dr Aly about whether they should be used or if there are any other models available!
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    11 mins
  • Intraoral Scanners: Opening the Door to Digital Dentistry

    Intraoral Scanners: Opening the Door to Digital Dentistry
    Jan 22 2024
    Have you been considering an Intraoral scanner? Not sure which brand to invest in? Wondering if they are worthwhile? Well Dr Flo and Dr Aly help answer all these questions in this week's Pearls episode. They dive into the pros and cons of intraoral scanners, some nifty tips and tricks for awkward cases and also how to ensure you are getting the right scanner for you! Dr Aly has some useful insights into his full arch digital dentistry workflow and reflects on how this has improved his patients journey over the last few years. Dr Aly and Dr Flo work at https://northcardiffdentalimplants.co.uk/
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    40 mins
  • 5. Dental Associates: How employable are you?

    5. Dental Associates: How employable are you?
    Jan 29 2024
    Are you the best associate on paper? Does your CV shine? How do you make your portfolio stand out? How do you attract the right associate? What should I be look out for on my contract? If any of these questions have been on your mind then give this episode a listen. Dr Flo and Dr Aly unpick the messier sides of landing your dream associate job as well as helping pratcice owners attract the perfect candidates. Filmed at https://northcardiffdentalimplants.co.uk/
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    54 mins
  • 6. Private Dentistry: Navigating Career Growth

    6. Private Dentistry: Navigating Career Growth
    Feb 5 2024
    Private Dentistry can be an incredibly daunting leap for many young dentsists but one that most people want to break into. This topic was highly requested by listeners and we hope this episode can ease the imposter syndrome that many experience when starting down this path. Join Dr Aly and Dr Flo as they discuss how ethical upselling on the NHS is, how people jump up the private career ladder and how Social Media plays a key part in the modern clincians tool belt. Filmed at https://northcardiffdentalimplants.co.uk/
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    50 mins