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Dr Anna graduated from the Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours at the University of Queensland.
Dr Anna is an accredited Invisalign provider and has been practising cosmetic dentistry in Sydney. She believes that creating smiles is more than dentistry – it’s living art that can change the ability for someone to smile and feel confident for years to come. Her philosophy for cosmetic dentistry is centred around custom designing a smile unique to you.
She is extremely passionate about creating an environment where her patients feel at ease. Dr Anna’s warmth creates a space for anxious patients to feel comfortable with her.
In her spare time, you will find Anna at by the beach reading a book or in her kitchen cooking a new recipe from one of her many cookbooks.
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Dr. Caroline Nguyen is a highly accomplished dentist and the proud owner of Vivid Dental in Five Dock, where she has been practicing full-time since 2011. What sets Dr. Nguyen apart is her remarkable career consistency; she worked full time at Top Gum Dental Surgeons for seven years before launching her own practice—an impressive tenure that’s rare in dentistry. She graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney. Her passion for education also led her to become a clinical educator at the University of Sydney’s Dental Hospital, tutoring students in tooth conservation and endodontics.
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Join us as we discuss with Dr Omar Ikram about his journey to becoming a specialist endodontist, dentistry life in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, the best tips on managing difficulties such as calcified canals and much more!
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Originally from Wollongong, New South Wales, Deb completed her undergraduatedental studies at the University of Adelaide, receiving the Pierre Fauchard AcademyAward and Malcolm Joyner Prize.After working as a general dentist in private practice in Newcastle, New South Wales,Deb and her husband moved to Melbourne to call the most liveable city home, andcompleted specialist paediatric dentistry training at the University of Melbourne,obtaining a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Paediatrics). Deb has worked in multidisciplinary teams at the Royal Children’s Hospital and the RoyalDental Hospital of Melbourne. She is committed to continued education and is involvedin residency teaching of new graduate general dentists.
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Dr Larissa Ong is a specialist periodontist working in metropolitan melbourne. She graduated from University of Melbourne in both Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontics. She currently serves as the president of the Australian Society of Periodontology Victorian Branch.
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In this podcast, Dr Tom and Dr Maddie discuss how you could you use Dental Degree in ways other than clinical practice and how Tom has built a career in investments using his dental background
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Dr. Aditya Sawant's journey into dentistry brought him to regional Australia, where he graduated with distinction from Charles Sturt University. Today, he is a valued member of the team at Smile Studio Ballarat, known for his dedication to empowering patients through education and personalized care. With a robust background in general dentistry, Dr. Sawant has honed his skills across Orange and central-west NSW. His practice is characterized by a compassionate approach, working closely with patients to identify and achieve their oral health goals in a calm and supportive environment.
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Hyun Soo graduated from Melbourne University in 2006 received honours. He practiced up in Sydney for six years until he joined our practice in early 2012. Extremely gentle, with a great personality to boot, he has been a welcome addition to the Grey Street Dentist team. Hyun Soo is thorough and therefore takes his time when it comes to the patients concerns. In keeping up with the constant change in techniques and materials, he attends as many courses as he can so we can always give our patients the best of the best.
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James graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dentistry in 2014. He started his career in rural Queensland before returning to Sydney and now practices on the Central Coast NSW.
With a passion for continuous learning, James completes over 100 hours of CPD annually, focusing on digital smile design, orthodontics, and implants. His expertise extends to digital workflows, clear aligners, and aesthetic dentistry.
James's commitment to education is evident in his previous role tutoring final-year students at CSU. He has been involved in the General Dental Residency since its inception and has now taken on the role of Clinical Coordinator.
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Dr. Fixler completed his Masters of Dentistry at Latrobe University in 2017. Gidon worked in Private general practice in Ballarat and Melbourne for three years before undertaking specialist training in Prosthodontics at the University of Melbourne in 2021. Gidon currently works in Private specialist practice in Melbourne CBD and Geelong. In addition, Gidon is a demonstrator in fixed prosthodontics at the University of Melbourne and Latrobe University. Gidon is the current secretary of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (Victoria) and a co-director of the ITI Study Club Malvern.
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Dr Thao is an Oral surgeon practicing in Sydney. After graduating from USyd Dentistry in 2012, she undertook a 4-year Oral Surgery Residency at the Sydney Dental Hospital followed by 4 years in private practice prior to specialising.
She currently works in private practice at the Sydney Prosthodontic Group in Chatswood, and at East Coast Oral Surgery in Pymble and Mona Vale. Thao also holds a senior lecturer position with the University of Sydney and a visiting specialist dental officer role at Nepean Hospital.
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Dr Docherty is a graduate of the University of Sydney Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Dentistry, completing his studies with honours and a University Medal. He has engrossed himself in postgraduate education becoming alumni of the Fahl Cosmetic Academy, the Kois Academy, completing a two-year orthodontic mini-residency through EODO and the City of London Dental School and has completed a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Implants at the University of Sydney.
Dr Docherty is passionate about mentoring and teaching and is an examiner of the postgraduate Oral Implant Diploma at the University of Sydney.
He believes in a literature based approach to dentistry and is a co-author of the Wiley-Blackwell textbook “Practical Procedures in Implant Dentistry”.
Dr Docherty is a core faculty member and lecturer of the Aesthetic Restorative Grad Dip at the ACDP.
Recognised for his contributions to dentistry he was announced as a fellow for the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
With his mentor and business partner Dr Christopher Ho, Dr Docherty grew a group of dental clinics ‘About Smiles Dental’ from 2014-2022. In late 2022 they merged this group with Genesis Capital backed dental group to form ‘Impression Dental Group’. The group currently has 20+ clinics and a state of the art laboratory. Dr Docherty is the Chief Education Officer and an Alt Board Member for the group.
Currently in private practice in Circular Quay Sydney, he primarily focuses on cosmetic transformations.
In 2023 he founded Stitch Scrubs, a new range of medical apparel for healthcare professionals.
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Andrew Chang Orthodontist
Andrew graduated with his BDS in Sydney in 1999 and then pursued specialist training where he received a DClinDent in Orthodontics from the University of Adelaide in 2008. In this episode we learn a about Andrew’s origin stories, an introduction to the realm of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and how they can provide more non-surgical options for tooth movements, and current trends in orthodontic technology, navigating the orthodontic journey and when to best discuss aesthetic concerns and options in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.
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Dr Joshua Chng who is a practicing orthodontist in metropolitan Melbourne. Graduated from Melbourne University both Bachelor and Specialist DCD in Orthodontics, Completed his Fellowship in Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons being awarded the Kenneth Sutherland prize, and he also lectures at Melbourne University.
Topics covered:● RACDS Primaries and Fellowship - what was it like?● What are some of the patients you would not consider using aligners for?● Early interceptive orthodontics on 5-6 yo, is it necessary?● Airway orthodontics, what are the relationships between the two.● If you want to specialise in Orthodontics - what aspects are highly regarded?● Work-life balance with busy practice and life
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Dr Michael Yoon Specialist Endodontist working in Metropolitan Melbourne. Graduated from Melbourne University both Bachelor and Specialist DCD in Endodontics, completed his Fellowship in Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons and was a past president and current committee member of the Australian society of endodontology. He also demonstrates and lectures at Melbourne University.Topics covered:● Most common mistakes that general dentists make● Sclerotic canals - what files to use● C-shaped canals - tips and tricks how to instrument● One visit endodontist - should we be adopting this? pros and cons● Restorability of teeth - should we do endo on all teeth?● If you want to specialise - what aspects are highly regarded?● The future of endodontics
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Dr Madeleine Duff and Dr Lauren Fowler discuss Laurens career as a dentist from graduation to now sharing how she developed her skills in implant dentistry as well as how she balances work , life and her love for travel
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Dr Anna Nguyen is a cosmetic dentist working at Dental Boutique in Melbourne.
Join Ibaadat as she interviews Dr Nguyen about must attend CPD that elevated her career, future plans, tips on photography, temporaries and treatment planning.
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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:
His CPD journey, starting with his first CPD in orthodontics and how it shaped his understanding of occlusion and airway.
His learning experience with CEREC, including trial and error, self-teaching, and the importance of precision in preps.
His journey into implant dentistry, starting with a fear of surgery and gradually embracing the use of digital planning and surgical guides.
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
Check out our website: CPD Junkie - Home of Australian CPD
#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
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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:
Her father's dental issues and the challenges she faced in providing treatment.
Common struggles among graduates and health clinicians, including a lack of purpose, difficulty with patient communication, and managing imposter syndrome and perfectionism.
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
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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
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