The Dentist

In this episode we talk to Barry Cockcroft, former CDO for England and current chair of the British Fluoridation Society, about water fluoridation.   The science, the data, and the answers to questions many patients may still have about the subject are all covered - as are hopes for the future in light of the recent government white paper.

In this episode we talk to Michele Solak and Professor Mark McGurk about developments in the treatment of cancer patients. Michele is the founder of a campaign for free NHS dental care for cancer patients. The campaign followed her own experience with breast cancer and conversations with other cancer patients who struggled to pay for their urgent dental care whilst receiving cancer treatment. For...

In this episode we continue our conversation with dental therapist Charlotte Wake, who discusses her cancer journey, focusing on recovery and the return to practice. 

In this episode we are in conversation with dental therapist Charlotte Wake, who discusses her cancer journey, from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery and the return to practice. 

In this episode we are in conversation with Andrew Gilliver, the Pride in Practice coordinator at the LGBT Foundation. We consider sexuality, tolerance and openness, and what practices can do to ensure all members of the community have a positive patient journey.

In this episode we are in conversation with Fazeela Khan-Osborne and Sinead McEnhill looking at the subject of careers. Barriers, personal sacrifice and life-long learning are all discussed as we try to find the drivers for success in practice. 

In this episode we are in conversation with Luke Moore and Leah Turner from Dental Elite. The pair discuss some of the longer term trends in the dental practice market, as well as the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns. 

In this episode we talk with ADI President Eimear O'Connell on the course of her career, the challenges she has faced and her work at the ADI.  Eimear is the first female president of the  Association and hopes that in her time in the role she can help put an end to the perception of both the ADI, and implant dentistry more generally, as a boy's club.

To kick off this new series of podcasts we are talking all about leadership  with business coach and the founder of Engage the Team, Simon Gambold. What makes a good leader? Can the skills be learnt or is it something people either have or don't? Is there a one size fits all solution? Do people even mean the same thing when using the term 'leadership'?  Simon breaks down some of the...