The Eastman Dental Podcast

The Eastman Dental Podcast

by The Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre

Careers Education Medicine

Season 3

S3 EP11 - From Saudi to the West End with Charlotte Carling

Series 3 FINALE! In the final episode of the Eastman Dental Podcast, Josh and Julia are joined by Charlotte Carling. Charlotte started her career in the Middle East as a lead hygienist in the Armed Forced Hospital in Saudi Arabia. She then moved to Dubai as the first ever hygienist at Emirates Airline. After several years working abroad, Charlotte moved back to the UK to become a co-owner of a dental practice. She worked as both a dental hygienist and therapist whilst jointly running the business. Now, Charlotte is on the GDC Fitness to Practise panel and has recently completed an MSc in Dental Hygiene. For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP10 - From Dental Nurse to Hospital Manager with Ben Carpenter

This week’s guest is Ben Carpenter. Ben started his career in dentistry as a Student Dental Nurse at the Eastman Dental Hospital. After completing his training, Ben practised as a dental nurse at the Eastman as well as in general practise. Since then, he progressed into leadership roles and is now the Assistant General Manager of Audio-vestibular Medicine & Audiology at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital. In this episode, we discuss Ben’s journey so far and how he has developed himself in both clinical and non-clinical roles. For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP9 - The Scary World Post-Graduation with Robert Leigh

Robert Leigh initially trained as a Dental Nurse, which was his first steps into the world of dentistry. He then joined the Eastman Dental Hospital at UCLH and completed his training to become a Dental Hygienist. Robert took on many leadership roles throughout his training and is currently studying for a BSc in Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care. He also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Periodontics and is currently working in Community Healthcare NHS Trust as an Oral Health Promoter. In this episode, Robert discusses all the different paths he has come across since qualifying and shares advice for those embarking their dental career journey. Find us on social media, here; For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP8 - Exploring Dental Technology with Andrea Johnson

This week Julia and Josh are jumping into the world of dental technology with Andrea Johnson. Andrea is a dental technician who creates and manufactures intra-oral appliances and dental prosthetics. In this episode, she discusses her roles in managing laboratory services and as a career ambassador, helping young people learn more about the various roles that are available within dentistry. Andrea also shares her experiences in her leadership roles within the GDC and the Healthcare Leadership Academy and gives us more information on her charity, Den-Tech, aimed at providing affordable dental care to those who lack access. For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP7 - Training Abroad with Shravan Tewary

On The Eastman Dental Podcast this week, Julia and Josh are joined by Shravan Tewary. Shravan completed his BDS in India and returned to the UK after graduating. Now as a GDP, Shravan shares his experiences during his undergraduate years and the pros and cons of studying abroad. He discusses his journey back to the UK, registering on the GDC and all the exams involved in the transfer. For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP6 - A Dental Nurses Journey with Jane Cooney

This week’s guest is Jane Cooney. Jane is a dental nurse who has accomplished numerous achievements throughout her career. She joins Josh and Julia to talk about her various roles throughout the years including both clinical and non-clinical roles. Jane discusses leading the Dementia Friendly Dentistry and Healthy Living Dentistry programmes, supporting dental practices and training staff to become dementia friendly. She also discusses her current role as a Medical Sales Representative, training medical staff to improve their patient care using tailored tools and equipment. For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP5- The Hygiene Bank with Ruth Brock

Ruth Brock joins Josh and Julia on this week’s episode. As the CEO of the Hygiene Bank, Ruth works to tackle hygiene poverty in the UK. She discusses the effects of dental hygiene poverty and oral health inequalities and shares the inspirational story behind the start of the Hygiene Bank. She shares the importance of charities like the Hygiene Bank to provide better futures for those struggling with hygiene poverty. To find out more, visit linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP4 - Facial Aesthetics with Mo Hamed (AKA Dr Motox!)

On this weeks episode of the Eastman Dental Podcast, Josh and Julia are joined by Mo Hamed to delve into facial aesthetics. Mo, also known as Dr. Motox, shares his journey through dental school and his DCT years and discusses how he developed himself into the celebrity dentist he is now. Mo talks about how developed his facial aesthetic clinic and grew his brand, through training, social media, and networking. For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP3 - Dentolegal Advisor with Jane Merivale

This week Julia and Josh are joined by Senior Dento Legal Advisor Jane Merivale. Jane initially qualified as a dentist and practised as a GDP for twenty years before making a jump into the legal world. Jane studied for her law degree and now works for Dental Indemnity organisations helping dentists deal with complaints, regulatory issues and clinical negligence claims. During this episode, Jane shares her unique career journey and gives listeners an insight into how you can advance your dental career without abandoning previous training. For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

S3 EP2- Dental Hygiene and Practice Management with Amy O'Brien

This week Julia and Josh are joined by Amy O’Brien to discuss practise management. Amy started her career in dentistry as a receptionist and is now the practice manager at Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental Care. Amy is also a dental hygienist, and she shares her career journey from qualifying as a dental nurse to completing her diploma in dental hygiene. She discusses the importance in combining both her clinical and non-clinical roles to achieve the best outcome for the business and its patients. For more information visit: linktr.ee/EDHEC

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