In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Adam Holder! We talk about widening participation and improving access to dentistry for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Adam tells me about his project NOWPAS which is working to reduce these inequalities. This episode is also useful for applicants as Adam shares lots of tips and advice for getting into dental school, especially if you're from underrepresented backgrounds. It is also a useful episode to listen to if you want to find out more about this issue and how to help. Follow me on Instagram for more information @adentallife @nowpas_uni ..read more

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Ruth Baidoo, who experienced A LOT of failure while she was at dental school. She talks about her experiences with failing exams, resisting and how she kept going and growing from each set back. We talk a lot about exam season stress/anxiety, and what our top tips are for protecting your peace and getting through exam season. For more revision advice from dental/H&T students and professionals, check out my instagram @adentallife ..read more

In part 3 of this mini series, Nigel continues telling listeners about his dental journey. He shares his experiences with mobile dentistry, pro bono dentistry in rural areas, and his time volunteering in Ecuador and Rwanda. We discuss the negatives and positives of undergraduate electives, and cover topics from poverty tourism to white saviour complexes. Nigel is very honest when he talks about his experiences, and emphasises the importance of reflection, understanding your motives and always holding yourself accountable. If you are interested in these topics, please check out my Instagram (@a ..read more

In part 1 of this mini series with Nigel Mallon, Nigel takes listeners back to the start of his dental journey at University. He talks about his experiences with dyslexia and his pathway to becoming involved with the armed forces. He shares fascinating stories from his time abroad with the army and the navy and gives listeners an insight into what dentistry is like in these different and difficult environments ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Kate Benson, who graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2020 and is now undertaking her DFT year in Newcastle. She tells listeners about her mental health journey through dental school, COVID and DFT. We discuss the more challenging parts of the dental course and Kate shares her advice and coping methods that she developed along the way. For more information, check out my instagram @adentallife, where I’ll be sharing useful resources and Kate’s recommendations ..read more

In this episode, I'm joined by Aisling Power from the University of Sheffield. Aisling decided to do an intercalated BMedSci degree during her dental course. In this episode, she’ll be telling us all about her experience, from choosing her topic to presenting her research at conferences. We discuss the pros and cons of intercalating (tip – they are mostly pros) and she shares her advice for anyone thinking of or about to undertake their intercalation year. If you have any follow up questions you can find me on Instagram @adentallife ..read more

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Simon Chard - BACD board member, cosmetic dentist and co-founder of an environment friendly toothpaste tab company called Pärla! He tells me all about setting up a new business and the difficult decisions made along the way to ensure it meets his ethics. We also discuss environmentally friendly dentistry, and what we as dental students and clinicians can be doing. We talk about topics from greenwashing, to zero waste TikTok trends, and Simon gives his top tips on how to be more sustainable. You can find out more about Dr Simon Chard and Pärla on Instagram @drsi ..read more

In this episode I'm joined by Isabel from the University of Sheffield Dental School. She talks about how her underlying heart condition affected her dental journey, and how COVID19 has impacted her undergraduate studies. She shares her advice for anyone who might be in a similar position, and we discuss how important it is to put your mental health first and do things at your own pace. Finally, Isabel tells listeners all about her new blog which focuses on hidden disabilities ? https://invisabel.com/ ? Follow us on Instagram @adentallife @invisabel for more information ..read more

In this episode, I'm joined by two of my dental tutors from the University of Sheffield. They share their dental journeys, including their undergraduate studies at the University of Sheffield, and their favourite things about being dental tutors, as well as their pet peeves. They also share lots of advice on how to succeed at undergraduate level and post graduate. We discuss various topics, from how COVID19 will impact dental students to the advantages and disadvantages of Instagram dentistry. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @adentallife ..read more

In this episode, I'll be speaking about my own experiences; from my application journey and deciding to do dentistry, to the course itself and studying at the University of Sheffield. I talk about what it has been like having a dad who teaches at my dental school, and living at home during university. I cover the best and worst parts of my time at dental school, and what I have learnt from them. I also talk about COVID-19 and how lockdown impacted me, including why I decided to start this podcast show. Follow me on Instagram @adentallife ..read more