A Dental Life

Episode 20 - Dr Adam Holder: Widening participation

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

Episode 19 - Dr Ruth : Failing forwards

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

Episode 18 - Nigel Mallon: International dental volunteerism

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 (@adentallife) for some resources that can be used to expand your knowledge.

Episode 17 - Nigel Mallon: the story behind the success of Taptonville Clinic

In part 2, Nigel talks about returning to NHS dentistry after many years in the armed forces. During this time, he bought and grew his practice from a single clinic surgery to 11 practices treating over 25000 patients. His practice pioneered the outreach programme that is now used in UK dental schools, obtained a nursing home contract that is being used as a model across the UK, and managed all South Yorkshire’s emergency dental care. He shares his advice with listeners, and shares how he achieved so much during his career. I hope you enjoy the episode and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review, and to follow me on Instagram @adentallife.

Episode 16 - Nigel Mallon: Dentistry in the Armed Forces

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.