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CPD Junkie is Australia’s leading CPD directory. Every week we bring you the CPD Journey’s of Australian Dentists. What better way to learn than to follow those who have already done it before!
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Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
MEET Dr Lawrence Lau
He graduated from the USYD with a BDS, with honours, receiving an academic prize in Prosthetic Dentistry.
Since graduation, Dr Lawrence has spent extensive time on continuing education, to keep his dental practice at the forefront of dental technology. This includes the use of CEREC technology, to optimise the outcomes of his cosmetic and restorative procedures, laser dentistry, guided implant surgery, and a range of orthodontic treatments. His enthusiasm in expanding his knowledge comes from understanding the fact that dentistry is a relentlessly evolving practice.
TD;LR: Recent grad from last 20 years. Graduated Sydney uni BDS hons 1997. Owns 3 practices across Sydney metro
Occasional teacher, Forever student.
Dad, husband, son, brother and occasional superhero
Enjoy as Dr Laurence Doan chats with Dr Lawrence Lau!
On this episode, we dive into:
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His CPD journey, starting with his first CPD in orthodontics and how it shaped his understanding of occlusion and airway.
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His learning experience with CEREC, including trial and error, self-teaching, and the importance of precision in preps.
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His journey into implant dentistry, starting with a fear of surgery and gradually embracing the use of digital planning and surgical guides.
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The challenges of practice ownership, including managing staff, expenses, and the need for better people management skills.
Socials:
Facebook: Lawrence Lau | Cerecfiles
Instagram: Datnerdydentist
Tiktok: Tiktokdentist
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#dentalCPD #dentistry #australiandentist #dentistryaustralia #dentalCE #continuingeducation #photography #radiology #prosthodontics #implants #endodontics #sleepapnoea #aestheticdentistry #oralsurgery #orthodontics #2023events #dental #dentalschool #dentistrystudent #australia #sydney #melbourne #dentalevents #dentaleventsaustralia #dentaleducation
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
MEET Dr Trudy Lin
Being the Young Australian of the Year for South Australia in 2022, she is one of only 25 specialists in Special Needs Dentistry in Australia. Trudy is involved in various national and international advocacy roles. Trudy is an honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Adelaide and on the Board of Studies for Special Needs Dentistry for the RACDS.
In addition to her clinical practice, Trudy is a certified mindset and leadership coach and workshop facilitator. She is the founder and director of Extra Mile Coaching, which specialises in mindset coaching for oral healthcare professionals.
Enjoy as Dr Laurence Doan chats with Dr Trudy Lin!
On this episode we discuss:
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Her father's dental issues and the challenges she faced in providing treatment.
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Common struggles among graduates and health clinicians, including a lack of purpose, difficulty with patient communication, and managing imposter syndrome and perfectionism.
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Discussion about the different stages of a dental career and the search for fulfillment.
Socials:
Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook: http://trudysmile.net
Website: http://www.trudysmile.net , http://www.extramilecoaching.net
Check out our website: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
Music: Dreams - Bensound | Support by RFM - NCM
#dentalCPD #dentistry #australiandentist #dentistryaustralia #dentalCE #continuingeducation #photography #radiology #prosthodontics #implants #endodontics #sleepapnoea #aestheticdentistry #oralsurgery #orthodontics #2023events #dental #dentalschool #dentistrystudent #australia #sydney #melbourne #dentalevents #dentaleventsaustralia #dentaleducation
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
MEET Dr Jon Ng
He graduated from UQ in 2016 and over the years pursued his interest in dental implantology through postgraduate training. Dr. Ng holds a Grad Dip. in Dental Implantology from the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology and is currently completing a Masters research project in Dental Implantology with Aston University, having also completed a 1-year implant externship program with NYU.
His passion in implant dentistry is further supported by his Fellowship status with the ICOI. He is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advances in the field and completes more than 300 hours of education annually on dental implantology. Dr Jonathan has received extensive training from renowned leaders in soft and hard tissue reconstructions.
Enjoy as Dr Laurence Doan chats with Dr Jon Ng!
Socials:
Instagram: Dr.jonathanng
Check out our website: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
#dentalCPD #dentistry #australiandentist #dentistryaustralia #dentalCE #continuingeducation #photography #radiology #prosthodontics #implants #endodontics #sleepapnoea #aestheticdentistry #oralsurgery #orthodontics #2023events #dental #dentalschool #dentistrystudent #australia #sydney #melbourne #dentalevents #dentaleventsaustralia #dentaleducation
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
MEET Dr Matt Hedge
After completing his degree at CSU, he worked between private practices and public hospitals across the Mid North Coast region, then decided to make the move to the glorious Gold Coast at the beginning of 2018 in chase of a fantastic lifestyle, beautiful beaches and new opportunities.
Matt thoroughly enjoys general dentistry but has a passion for cosmetic dentistry and making people feel happy and confident with their beautiful smiles! He also has a keen interest in Invisalign® treatment and loves providing patients with the newest and most effective modern treatments available.
Enjoy as Dr Laurence Doan chats with Dr Matt Hedge!
Things we discuss on this episode:
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How to juggle your dental career?
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Dental Graduates: The difficult first year
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Clear Aligners
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From orthodontics to aesthetic treatments
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How to start taking photos again after dental work?
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How to Get Out of the Waste of Dentistry?
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Grow your practice
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Opening a Practice
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How do you go about building your team?
IG: @dr.matthedge @helixdentalgc
Check out our website: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
#dentalCPD #dentistry #australiandentist #dentistryaustralia #dentalCE #continuingeducation #photography #radiology #prosthodontics #implants #endodontics #sleepapnoea #aestheticdentistry #oralsurgery #orthodontics #2023events #dental #dentalschool #dentistrystudent #australia #sydney #melbourne #dentalevents #dentaleventsaustralia #dentaleducation
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
MEET Dr Matt Hedge
After completing his degree at CSU, he worked between private practices and public hospitals across the Mid North Coast region, then decided to make the move to the glorious Gold Coast at the beginning of 2018 in chase of a fantastic lifestyle, beautiful beaches and new opportunities.
Matt thoroughly enjoys general dentistry but has a passion for cosmetic dentistry and making people feel happy and confident with their beautiful smiles! He also has a keen interest in Invisalign® treatment and loves providing patients with the newest and most effective modern treatments available.
Enjoy as Dr Laurence Doan chats with Dr Matt Hedge!
Things we discuss on this episode:
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How to juggle your dental career?
-
Dental Graduates: The difficult first year
-
Clear Aligners
-
From orthodontics to aesthetic treatments
-
How to start taking photos again after dental work?
-
How to Get Out of the Waste of Dentistry?
-
Grow your practice
-
Opening a Practice
-
How do you go about building your team?
IG: @dr.matthedge @helixdentalgc
Check out our website: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
#dentalCPD #dentistry #australiandentist #dentistryaustralia #dentalCE #continuingeducation #photography #radiology #prosthodontics #implants #endodontics #sleepapnoea #aestheticdentistry #oralsurgery #orthodontics #2023events #dental #dentalschool #dentistrystudent #australia #sydney #melbourne #dentalevents #dentaleventsaustralia #dentaleducation
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
“My experience taking the ADC Exam” - Dr Ehsan Mellati
Use the most-comprehensive Australian Dental CPD Directory to find your next CPD course on: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
Check out the full video & audio ep on http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au/podcast
LISTEN ON:
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cpd-junkie-podcast/id1581705053
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f4m6eflAX9GBmYYo039uU
PODBEAN: https://feed.podbean.com/cpdjunkiepodcast/feed.xml
Music: Dreams - Bensound | Support by RFM - NCM
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
"Advice on working part time” - Dr Harry Mohan
Use the most-comprehensive Australian Dental CPD Directory to find your next CPD course on: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
Check out the full video & audio ep on http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au/podcast
LISTEN ON:
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cpd-junkie-podcast/id1581705053
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f4m6eflAX9GBmYYo039uU
PODBEAN: https://feed.podbean.com/cpdjunkiepodcast/feed.xml
Music: Dreams - Bensound | Support by RFM - NCM
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
"Golden advice for PASSIONATE dentists” - Dr David Attia
Use the most-comprehensive Australian Dental CPD Directory to find your next CPD course on: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
Check out the full video & audio ep on http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au/podcast
LISTEN ON:
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cpd-junkie-podcast/id1581705053
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f4m6eflAX9GBmYYo039uU
PODBEAN: https://feed.podbean.com/cpdjunkiepodcast/feed.xml
Music: Dreams - Bensound | Support by RFM - NCM
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
"I want to do ortho as a general dentist!” - Dr Katie Xu
Use the most-comprehensive Australian Dental CPD Directory to find your next CPD course on: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
Check out the full video & audio ep on http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au/podcast
LISTEN ON:
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cpd-junkie-podcast/id1581705053
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f4m6eflAX9GBmYYo039uU
PODBEAN: https://feed.podbean.com/cpdjunkiepodcast/feed.xml
Music: Dreams - Bensound | Support by RFM - NCM
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
MEET Dr Amanda Lin
She completed her BDS (Honours) at UQ in 2018. Following graduation, she worked in the public sector for the Hunter New England Local Health District across a variety of regional and rural community dental clinics. She is currently in her second year of the DClinDent (Paediatric Dentistry) Program at USYD, and is based out of the Westmead Centre for Oral Health and the Children's Hospital at Westmead.
Enjoy as Dr Laurence Doan chats with Dr Amanda Lin!
Check out our website: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au
#dentalCPD #dentistry #australiandentist #dentistryaustralia #dentalCE #continuingeducation #photography #radiology #prosthodontics #implants #endodontics #sleepapnoea #aestheticdentistry #oralsurgery #orthodontics #2023events #dental #dentalschool #dentistrystudent #australia #sydney #melbourne #dentalevents #dentaleventsaustralia #dentaleducation