Dental Appointment
By Dental Appointment
Dental Appointment will cover a range of topics, which will prepare you for your application for dental school, what to expect whilst at dental school and offer insight into opportunities throughout and after qualifying. Expect to hear about current advances and hot topics in the profession too!
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Dental AppointmentAug 10, 2021
34th Dental Appointment: Queen’s University Belfast
In the last episode of the UK dental schools series, Ryan and Becky are joined by Rowan Campbell, a BDS4 student from Queen’s University Belfast! They discuss what makes Queen’s University Belfast stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! Being 1 of only 3 dental schools in Ireland, this episode is not one to miss!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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33rd Dental Appointment: University of Liverpool
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Olivia Rowley, a 3rd year student from University of Liverpool! They discuss the new curriculum, Collaborative Learning Course (CLC), that Liverpool has adapted including early clinical experience from 1st year. Listen to find out more on what makes Liverpool stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and mixed teaching style!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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32nd Dental Appointment: University of Glasgow
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Megan Mason a BDS5 student from University of Glasgow! They discuss what makes Glasgow stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! They also discuss the REACH programme that may be available to you as a student in Scotland. Find out more here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/wp/reach/#programmeoverview,%0Aeligibility%0A,%0Ahowtoapply%0A,%0Awhytakepart%0A,%0Acontactus%0A
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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31st Dental Appointment: University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Shashi Tadi (Instagram: @smiles_with_sash), a BDS5 student from University of Central Lancashire! UCLan offers a graduate entry only course with early clinical experience in one of the dental education centres (DECs) across 4 locations. Listen to find out more on what makes UCLan stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! Fun fact: UCLan doesn't recognise UCAT as an admissions exam, however, you are required to complete an entrance exam unique to UCLan prior to interview invitations.
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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30th Dental Appointment: University of Cardiff
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Becca Thompson, a BDS5 student from University of Cardiff! They discuss what makes Cardiff stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style. With being the only dental school in Wales, this is definitely not one to miss!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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29th Dental Appointment: University of Dundee
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Grace Lunny, a BDS4 student from University of Dundee! They discuss what makes Dundee stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style including the recent changes to the curriculum with clinical exposure from 1st year! Listen to find out more and if it’s a fit for you!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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28th Dental Appointment: University of Plymouth
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Maisie Hinds (Instagram: @maisiesdentaldiary), a student from University of Plymouth who has just finished her 3rd year! They discuss what makes Plymouth (AKA Peninsula Dental School) stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! Fun fact: Plymouth has 3 campuses which you would be required to attend, one being Truro which you would move to for a year!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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27th Dental Appointment: University of Manchester
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Amber Ahmed (Instagram: @amberahmed14), a student from University of Manchester who has just finished her 4th year! They discuss what makes Manchester stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! If independent learning and research appeal to you, then Manchester is definitely one to consider!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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26th Dental Appointment: University of Birmingham
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Golasa (Instagram: @golsteeth), a student from University of Birmingham who has just finished her 3rd year! They discuss what makes Birmingham stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! They also discuss the the widening access route to dentistry. Consider researching to see if this is an option for you and which dental schools offer widening access routes!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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25th Dental Appointment: University of Aberdeen
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Molly Cunningham, a BDS3 student from University of Aberdeen. They discuss the 4-year course offered at the Institute of Dentistry including a year by year break down and teaching style! Molly also talks about how she has found studying dentistry as a second degree. Fact check: the Foresterhill Campus in Aberdeen is in fact one of the largest clinical complexes in Europe!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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24th Dental Appointment: University of Newcastle
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Krish Pandya (Instagram: @jkpdental), a BDS4 student from University of Newcastle. They discuss what makes Newcastle stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! They also discuss how Krish found the overall application process for dental school.
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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23rd Dental Appointment: Barts and The London
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined Brandon Tiller (Instagram @tillertalksteeth), a newly qualified dentist from Barts and The London! They discuss what makes Barts stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! Find out what it’s like to live and study in London. Brandon also gives some insightful advice for those aspiring to be a dentist so this is not one to miss!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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22nd Dental Appointment: King’s College London
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Faris Dent (@farisdent), a BDS4 student from King’s College London. They talk about what makes KCL stand out as a Dental School, a year by year break down and teaching style! Faris has a YouTube channel with tips on all aspects of your dental school application and is also the co-host of the amazing “You Know The Drill” podcast (Instagram @youknowthedrill) so go and check them out!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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21st Dental Appointment: University of Leeds
Ryan and Becky are joined by Elena Shahir (Instagram: @elenashahir_dental), a BDS5 student from University of Leeds. They talk about what makes Leeds stand out as a Dental School including the completion of a Masters in research as part of the course structure, a year by year break down and teaching style!
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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20th Dental Appointment: University of Bristol
Ryan and Becky are joined by Emily Black (Instagram: @emilydental), a BDS5 student from University of Bristol. They talk about what makes Bristol stand out as a Dental School including a year by year break down and teaching style! Emily also completed an intercalation year which means she will graduate with 2 degrees. If this is something you’re interested in, find out if this is offered by a University through their prospectus or by contacting their admissions directly.
Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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19th Dental Appointment: University of Sheffield
To kick off the Dental School Series, Ryan and Becky are joined by Raina, a BDS4 student from University of Sheffield. They talk about what makes Sheffield stand out as a Dental School including a year by year break down and teaching style! Find Raina on Instagram and YouTube: @rainaonthecusp
Make sure to listen to future episodes when Ryan and Becky will be joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October!
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18th Dental Appointment: Dentist
Ryan and Becky are joined by Dr Emi Mawson, a general and urgent care dentist working in Cornwall. Emi talks about what life is really like as a dentist, the opportunities available and she gives her advice on applying and considering dentistry as a career! Emi has also taken the Tiktok world by storm, sharing educational videos to the wider community! Find her on Instagram and Tiktok: @dentist_emi
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17th Dental Appointment: Training Pathways
Thinking about what you can do after your BDS? Join Ryan and Becky in this episode with their guest Dr Helen Stancliffe, a Specialist Oral Surgeon, Clinical Specialty Fellow for oral surgery at University of Newcastle and a Dental Specialty Ambassador for Royal Colleges of Surgeons (Edinburgh), to generally discuss the career options available to you after BDS and the associated training pathways. You’ll also gain some amazing advice from Dr Stancliffe herself! This is not one to miss!
Make sure to listen to future episodes when Ryan and Becky will be speaking to professionals from each of these careers to give you an accurate insight into how to get to where you want to be and what to expect along the way!
Resources mentioned in this episode: British Society/Association for each specialty, COPDEND, BDA Careers: https://bda.org/careers/Pages/default.aspx and Royal Colleges of Surgeons (Edinburgh/Glasgow/London).
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16th Dental Appointment: Clinical Dental Technician
Ryan and Becky are joined by Mickey Brindle, a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) working in Lancashire. Mickey has years of experience in the dental profession and now incorporates his scope as a Dental Technician into his role as a CDT. Mickey is also the former president of the British Association of Clinical Dental Technicians (BACDT) and a clinical tutor at UCLan, all of which are discussed further in this episode. You’ll also find out more on the training pathway for CDT's and the potential future advances to their scope of practice.
Currently UCLan is the only University offering a CDT course which has recently been opened to A-Level entry, previously a Dental Technician GDC registration was the requirement.
More information on all registered members' scope of practice can be found on the GDC website: https://www.gdc-uk.org/docs/default-source/scope-of-practice/scope-of-practice.pdf . CDT-specific information can also be found through the BACDT website: https://www.bacdt.org.uk/
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15th Dental Appointment: Strategic Applications
Every Dental School considers each component of your application differently so Ryan and Becky are here to advise you how to strategically pick dental schools to work in your favour! Dental Appointment have also created a NEW checklist to provide you with all the information you need to know about the 16 UK dental schools to help narrow down your UCAS choices in a strategic way! Check it out here: www.flipsnack.com/B89BCC99E8C/dental-appointment_-dental-school-choices-checklist.html
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14th Dental Appointment: Water Fluoridation
In this episode, Ryan and Becky take on another hot topic in dentistry! Join them to discuss what fluoride and water fluoridation is, diving into the associated history and also the risks and benefits!
***Information correct as of April 2021***
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13th Dental Appointment: Life as a Dental Student (Part 2)
In part 2 of life as a dental student, Ryan and Becky are joined by Bronagh and Paula, BDS5 students from University of Aberdeen! Listen to find out what life is really like as a dental student and more!
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12th Dental Appointment: Reflection
In this episode, Ryan and Becky discuss the importance of reflection in your application to dental school and dental career thereafter! They also give their advice on personal statement writing and interview answers!
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11th Dental Appointment: Dental Technician
Join Ryan and Becky to learn more about the role of the Dental Technician within the dental team with help from their guest Jayne Wotherspoon, a Dental Technician and Clinical Tutor from Aberdeen. Learn how the Dentist:Dental Technician relationship works and also the training required and career opportunities of a Dental Technician after qualifying!
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10th Dental Appointment: COVID-19 and Dentistry
9th Dental Appointment: Orthodontic Therapist
Ryan and Becky are joined by Antonia Contardi, a dual qualified Dental Therapist and Orthodontic Therapist working in Edinburgh. They discuss the scope of practice and training required to become an Orthodontic Therapist! Learn more about the role they play in the dental team and also hear discussions on facial aesthetics and associated regulations. This is a very informative episode so it’s not one to miss!
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Bonus Dental Appointment: COVID-19 and Dental School
In light of the recent news for Scottish dental students, Ryan and Becky are joined by Bronagh Wishart and Paula Slawinska, BDS5 students from University of Aberdeen, to discuss the overall impact COVID-19 has had on them all as dental students.
***This episode is based on the information available March 2021***
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8th Dental Appointment: Life as a Dental Student (Part 1)
If you are considering Barts and The London, this episode is not one to miss! Ryan and Becky are joined by Sophia, a BDS4 student from Barts and The London. You’ll find out what life is really like as a dental student and why Sophia chose Barts and The London to study Dentistry!
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7th Dental Appointment: Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist
Ever wondered what the difference between a dental hygienist and dental therapist is? Look no further! Ryan and Becky are joined by Amber Ojak (@edinburgh_hygienetherapist), a multi-award winning dental therapist, to answer that very question! Listen to learn more about each role, their scope of practice and advancements within their roles such as Direct Access. You’ll also gain AMAZING advice from Amber herself! It’s not one to miss!
Research the GDC Scope of Practice guidance for more information on all registered members of the dental team!
*Webinar mentioned in this episode has past - please visit @edinburgh_hygienetherapist for more information of further webinars*
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6th Dental Appointment: Dental Amalgam
In this episode, Ryan and Becky discuss Dental Amalgam as a dental material and the recent changes made to its use in Dentistry as a result of the Minamata Convention 2017. This is a hot topic of discussion in Dental Public Health and is useful to have knowledge about for those all-important Dental School Interviews and your dental career thereafter!
More information can be found here: SDCEP, BDA, WHO and BDJ
***Information correct as of March 2021***
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5th Dental Appointment: Dental Nurse
In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Zoë Wingrove, a Dental Nurse working in Chipping Norton. Listen to gain an insight into how to become a Dental Nurse and what their role is within the Dental Team. They also discuss advances in dentistry such as intra-oral scanners and highlight the amazing career opportunities available to Dental Nurses after qualifying!
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4th Dental Appointment: Getting Into Dental School
Thinking of applying to dental school and don’t know where to start? Give this episode a listen! In this episode, Ryan and Becky are joined by Priscilla (@dentally.priscilla), a BDS5 student from University of Leeds. They discuss what is involved in applying to dental school and what you can expect along the way. As well as some tips from their own experiences.
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3rd Dental Appointment: Speak Like a Dentist
From tooth anatomy to dental treatments – cut down all that research to a 15-minute Dental Appointment episode! Ryan and Becky discuss some basic terminology that will leave you excited and able to apply knowledge during any wider reading and observational work experience.
As mentioned by Ryan, check out: BSP, SDCEP, FGDP and NICE guidelines for more information on topics you find interesting! Make sure to check out others like the BDJ, BDA and WHO.
***These are brief discussions from our understanding, not textbook***
***Statistics are correct as of February 2021***
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2nd Dental Appointment: Introducing the Dental Team
Ever wondered who makes up our amazing dental teams? Look no further. Ryan and Becky introduce you to the ‘Dental Team’ and other professionals that contribute to and facilitate patient care in Dentistry. Don't miss the future episodes in this series where they'll meet and chat with each dental professional!
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1st Dental Appointment: Getting To Know Us
In this episode, you will get to know your hosts, Ryan and Becky. Listen to learn about the alternative routes they both took to study Dentistry and find out what to expect from future episodes. You'll also be introduced to Dental Mentor as an organisation.
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