Al Dente

Hello again! After a break (courtesy of Covid), Al Dente is back with a legend of the dental school: Dr Selbach! She’s this year’s patron of the AUDSS, and explains what that means to her. But we also get to know who Dr Selbach is outside of work. She tells us about her busy life with three dogs and shares some stories from her time at dental school in Germany. We discuss the challenges of moving...

“This episode features friends, housemates, and AUDSS President and Vice President—that would be Fiona Guo and Nadia Heng (both BDS5)! Host Ella sits down with the pair and gets to know them a little better. We chat about all the standard stuff (their lives outside of uni, the journey to Adelaide, and how they got involved in the dental society). Fiona also shares a bit about her volunteer work in...

Welcome back! The Publications team kicks off the year with a fun episode. We introduce new host Ella George (BDS3), budding snowboarder Valerie Yung (BDS2) and editing whiz Neha Arghode (BDS3). We discuss everything from our plans for the future to our worst dental habits, and the most disappointing book-to-movie adaption. The team share our highlights of BDS so far and confidently offer our very...

In this Episode: Jingyang is joined by founders and directors of PAX Migration as well as, of course, registered migration agents: Christina Katsouri-Paxinos and Constantine Paxinos to talk about the arduous and complicated process for international students to obtain a permanent visa in Australia. We talk about how COVID has presented some benefits to international students and those who want to...

Second years, gather around for this one! The pubs team unite one last time this year to discuss the final ILA for BDS2. We introduce our patient, Mr Robert Burns, a young Indigenous Australian man who’s come in for a check-up. We then delve into all the key things to know about rheumatic fever, including what it is, how to explain it in a patient-friendly manner (hint: it’s not rheumatoid arthrit...

On the chilly night of 3rd of September 2022, the dental and oral health students of the University of Adelaide had a night under the stars, Tony brought out his drum, and we danced the night away at our annual grand dental ball. But before all that, Jingyang asked students the real questions. How long do the fillings we place actually last? Who are the best people in ADH? What’s the biggest lie w...

In this episode: The AUDSS Pubs Committee gather together again - this time, to chat about CPD courses and the importance of them for practicing dentists. Jingyang, Ella and Dalena are also joined by Skye Xie, the head of media and communications at Nexlec, which is an Adelaide-based company that collates and shares different CPD courses, including conferences, seminars and more by various educati...

In this Episode: Jingyang is joined by two powerhouse ladies of the AUDSS, Denise Yap (2022 AUDSS Secretary) and Sukhmani Dhillon (2022 AUDSS Student Affairs Executive Officer). We discuss the struggles of adapting to small town Adelaide and the funky tasting water we have down under. Experiences of struggling through COVID-19 away from family are shared and Denise and Sukhi share their plans for...

In this Episode: Jingyang is joined by two powerhouse ladies of the AUDSS, Denise Yap (2022 AUDSS Secretary) and Sukhmani Dhillon (2022 AUDSS Student Affairs Executive Officer). We discuss the struggles of adapting to small town Adelaide and the funky tasting water we have down under. Experiences of struggling through COVID-19 away from family are shared and Denise and Sukhi share their plans for...

In this episode: For those who have no idea what ADSA is and always get it confused with ADASA, this episode aims to change that! Brendan Phan (BDS2) and Edwin He (BDS4) join Jingyang to discuss their experience this year at the ADSA Melbourne convention and why all dental students should go at least once! We fangirl over the incredible experience that is Peninsula Hot Springs. Along with their fi...

In this episode: Jingyang and Ella are lucky enough to interview oral and maxillofacial surgery resident, Dr Ven Woo. Our Melbournian guest shares her thoughts on Adelaide and her shock of moving to a city that closes on public holidays. She reveals how an unexpected job opportunity led her to the path she’s on today, and details the joys, surprises and challenges she’s experienced in OMFS. Dr Woo...

In this episode: The 2022 AUDSS Pubs Committee sit down for their first podcast together! This episode marks the first of many, where the pubs committee put their heads together to hash out various ILA case scenarios across multiple years . To kick things off, Jingyang, Ella and Dalena run through BDS1's ILA on Alicia Jackson and introduce the patient at hand - 8.5 year old Alicia, whose mother is...

In this episode, Jingyang and Dalena are joined by the youngest of only 24 special needs dentistry specialists in Australia, Dr Trudy Lin (whose lengthy list of achievements and awards are nothing short of amazing) ! We learn about Dr Lin's career path, tips for working with special needs patients and the challenges of it all. We also discuss her many projects (including volunteering and developin...

In this episode, Jingyang and Dalena are joined by the youngest of only 24 special needs dentistry specialists in Australia, Dr Trudy Lin (whose lengthy list of achievements and awards are nothing short of amazing) ! We learn about Dr Lin's career path, tips for working with special needs patients and the challenges of it all. We also discuss her many projects (including volunteering and developin...

In this Episode: Jingyang sits down with some remarkable students and 2022 co-BOH liasons for AUDSS, Edward Miller and Ronan Young! We learn about their journey to discovering their passion for oral health and the Bachelor of Oral Health degree, the role of oral health therapists in the dental team, the challenges of a demanding, 3-year course, and some tips and tricks for treating children! We di...

In this Episode: Al Dente has gone international! Jingyang is joined in this special, cosmopolitan episode by DMD1 student, Brendan and Ambience Head of Business Development, Amanda! We discuss the differences between UBC Dental School and Adelaide Dental School and how UBC dental students have had to adapt to COVID-19, including the use of the Ambience Face Shield! The Ambience Face Shield is the...

In this episode, we meet Dr Anna Murray, Patron of the AUDSS for 2022! Jingyang and Ella sit down with Dr Murray to discuss what being the patron actually means, the joys of general dentistry, her journey moving to Australia and, naturally, what our new patron has in common with a spoon excavator. As always, we'd like to thank Wright Evans Partners for making this episode possible, and thank you t...

Welcome to the Al Dente podcast- season 3! Our first episode of the season features two very important members of the AUDSS, Mr President Derek Li (BDS5) and Madam Vice President Scarlett Kim (BDS5). This episode is hosted by new host of Al Dente, BDS4 student, Jingyang Li. Tune into this episode to learn why Adelaide>>>>Perth, how to get through the feelings of homesickness, and tips...

In this Episode: This one is for the international students (soon to be graduates) looking to stay after completing their degrees as well as all the prospective international students keen on studying at an Australian university. Today's guests are Christina and Constantine Paxinos from our new AUDSS sponsor, Pax Migration Australia! Tune in to hear all about the different kinds of visas available...

In this Episode: This one is for the international students (soon to be graduates) looking to stay after completing their degrees as well as all the prospective international students keen on studying at an Australian university. Today's guests are Christina and Constantine Paxinos from our new AUDSS sponsor, Pax Migration Australia! Tune in to hear all about the different kinds of visas available...

In this Episode: Today's guest is Dr. John Berketa, a forensic odontologist of 15 years experience and current 5th year tutor at the University of Adelaide Dental School. In the pod we discuss all things related to forensic odontology including victim identification, trauma analysis, age estimation, dental fraud and the role of a forensic odontologist in the scope of a police investigation! In amo...

In this Episode: Todays guest is Dr. Emilija Jensen, a newly minted Paediatric Dentist and 4th year tutor at the University of Adelaide Dental School. In the pod we discuss our mutual dislike of poor grammar among more dentally relevant topics such as her early career following graduation from the Adelaide University Dental School and her experience of postgraduate study. For those of you looking...

In this Episode: We meet with the new faces of the AUDSS - President Esther Cheng and Vice President Elaine Yu (Who you may remember as the previous host of the AUDSS Podcast)!  Tune in to see what makes our new overlords tick and for our much awaited and hotly contested debate on the best Studio Ghibli movies. Some excellent points were made and we would love to hear from our listeners wheth...

In this Episode: Who are Evan and Nick? The duo have amassed a respectful following within the BDS community after their brilliant talk earlier this year on treatment planning. Dr Evan Jones and Dr Nicholas Wood are current joint owners of Kensington Dental Care. They have achieved great success in the world of Private Dentistry after graduating from Adelaide in the not-so-distant-past of 2013! Wh...

In this Episode: Let’s talk about Bachelor of Oral Health, it’s about time we did! Chris makes a return to talk about his journey prior to BDS where he worked for many years as an Oral Health Therapist. We also chat to a new guest, Cassandra Cauchi, who is in her final year of studying BOH. Of course, this wouldn’t be the Al Dente podcast if we didn’t go on a couple tangents. This week, there’s me...