Dr Zanab Malik, in a recent interview with ADA NSW's Claire Schifter, emphasized the significance of equipping graduates with the adequate knowledge and abilities required to cater to patients with special needs. Despite the desire of numerous clinicians to aid such patients, their exposure and experience may not be sufficient. To address this concern, Dr Malik is hosting a webinar titled "Special Needs Dentistry 101" as a part of the ADA NSW New Graduate Residency program. The webinar is scheduled to take place online on October 25th, 2023. If you want to stay up to date with the latest devel ..read more

Dental assistants aren't just sidekicks; they're the unsung heroes of every successful dental procedure! Join Kylie Robb from ADA NSW in this podcast as Dr Ed Boulton, the experienced dentist, spills the beans on how these dynamic team members anticipate his every move, enhance patient care, and keep the smiles shining bright. Discover the secrets to a harmonious dentist-assistant relationship and why communication is the golden key. Tune in now to unlock the mystery behind a winning dental team ..read more

Meet the latest Student Dental Association Presidents taking on student life and the leadership challenge. Rachel Brown from The University of Sydney and Jason Zhang from Charles Sturt University chat to ADA NSW's Marketing and Communications Manager Elise Ross. They talk about their unique experiences which have taught them the value of resilience and adaptability, continuous learning and communication. From unexpected career leaps to dental study surprises, maintaining balance and motivation to new technologies, hear Rachel and Jason’s views and aspirations for the future. Membership to ADA ..read more

This episode features two future leaders in dentistry – Zoe Watson, president of the Student Dental Association at Charles Sturt University and Anushka Fernando, president of SUDA at The University of Sydney. The pair speak with ADA NSW Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Faiza Ahmad, about their experiences as dental students, career aspirations, work and life balance, opportunities for dentistry in regional areas and plans for their respective associations in the year ahead. Membership to ADA NSW is free for all current dental students in NSW and the ACT. For more information visit o ..read more

As we acknowledge International Women’s Day in March, this episode features two future leaders in dentistry. Stephanie Primc, president of the Student Dental Association at Charles Sturt University and Annie Johnson, president of SUDA at The University of Sydney speak with ADA NSW Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Faiza Ahmad, about their experiences as dental students, the challenges of education during COVID-19, career aspirations, and what's in store for their respective associations in the year ahead. And did we mention the Roland Bryant Cup? Membership to ADA NSW is free for all ..read more

Thinking of buying your own dental practice? Not sure where to start or who to turn to? Join ADA NSW Communication Manager, Kate Miranda, as she chats with Luke Truscott from BOQ Specialist about what is involved in buying a practice, the issues to consider, and some of the risks and challenges of practice ownership. If you would like further information about how BOQ Specialist can assist you, please call 1300131141 or go to their website www.boqspecialist.com.au ..read more

Marketing for your dental practice is an often misunderstood task and ensuring you are not wasting time or money is paramount to getting the best possible return on investment. ADA NSW CPD Marketing Executive Adam Szabo speaks with Carolyn S Dean, author of ‘Fully booked – Dental marketing secrets for a full appointment book’ and Managing Director at My Dental Marketing. Carolyn offers her insights into the key areas for consideration when it comes to marketing your practice ..read more

Effective leadership and how you manage your team is crucial to a successful dental practice. So how do you get the best out of your colleagues? What are the dos and don’ts for ensuring your practice reaches its potential? ADA NSW’s Kate Miranda investigates this issue with David Neal and Jonathan Clark from The Eighth Mile Consulting group ..read more

This week’s podcast is part eight of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage a patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on the duty of care, the importance of recognising one’s own limitations and referring patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective. In this eighth and final episode, we prese ..read more

This week’s podcast is part seven of a series of episodes of presentations recorded during the recent ADA NSW CPD Program “How to Refer, When to Refer”. This series relates to a dental practitioner's scope of practice and how to manage patient’s best interests. These presentations focus on duty of care, the importance in recognising one’s own limitations and to refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate. They also highlight that clear and comprehensive communication is essential in order to make any necessary referrals effective. In this seventh episode we present a lecture titl ..read more