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Conversations with Dental Friends
Rachael
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Ep 11 : Driven - A Newly Qualified Dental Nurse on Ambition, Learning & Finding your Path
Saison 1 · Épisode 11
samedi 24 mai 2025 • Durée 30:40
Welcome back to conversations with Dental Friends this week I’m chatting to Aaron Stewart about how as a newly qualified Dental Nurse you can stretch out your scope with further learning to give your day to day more fulfilment and interest. Additionally we also chat about the application process for Dental Hygiene/Dental Therapy so this is a brilliant touch point if you’re also heading down a similar path.
Thankyou so much Aaron for such a brilliant episode and for being such a supporter of the pod!
Thank-you so much as always to Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting us to record this episode
If you’re interested in dental nursing you can find out some more info on how to apply here
If you want to explore some further learning within dental nursing you can check out Aaron’s recommendation Smile Wisdom here or on the NIMDTA website here
If you’re thinking of becoming a dental hygienist or dental therapist you can find out more here
If you would like to listen to a bit more content about the application process on Rosie Murphy’s podcast episode which is episode 3 but if you haven’t listened to that already I can link it here as well
You can find Aaron on Instagram @oralhealthwithaaron you can follow Aaron’s practices @324ormeaudentalcare and @pastedental
Instagram is also the place to follow @conversationswithdentalfriends and myself Rachael @homegirlhygienist
I would absolutely love it if you enjoyed the episode if you could like, rate, comment, review and follow the podcast on Spotify as well
Thanks so much for listening!! See you next week for another episode!!
Ep 10 : Family Business - Behind the Brand of a Purpose-Driven Dental Practice
samedi 17 mai 2025 • Durée 28:20
Hi and welcome back to Conversations with Dental Friends! This week I’m joined by Naomi Bingham co-owner of Moira Cosmetic Dental where together with her husband Derek has built a brand with a strong aesthetic, strong team and high standards.
Thankyou so much to Naomi for being part of this episode and for being so open and honest about what it really takes to run your business.
Thankyou as always to Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting us to record our episode.
You can follow Moira Cosmetic Dental on Instagram @moiracosmeticdental to see more about what they’re all about
If you would like more information on becoming a dental nurse I’ll leave a link here
For more info on practice plan you can follow the link here
Sheila Scott putting health at the heart of your practice audiobook https://podcast.practiceplan.co.uk/e/audio-book-putting-health-at-the-heart-of-your-practice-full-book/
Joy Marsden Keep Stepping Forward https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keep-Stepping-Essential-Yourself-Challenge/dp/0993381405
You can find Chris Barrow on Instagram @coachbarrow
You can find Ashley Latter on Instagram @ashleylattertraining
You can find Laura Horton on Instagram @laurahorton1
You can find Michael Bentley here
You can find Colin Campbell’s blog here
Thankyou so much for listening you can find the pod over on Instagram @conversationswithdentalfriends and you can find me Rachael over there too @homegirlhygienist
See you next week with another episode!
Episode 1 : The Intro
Saison 1 · Épisode 1
vendredi 14 mars 2025 • Durée 10:43
Welcome to Conversations with Dental Friends The go-to podcast for dental professionals looking to grow, innovate, and redefine their careers.
This is a little teaser episode ahead of what’s to come over the next few weeks to inspire your next steps within the dental industry.
“If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend in dentistry! Follow us on @conversationswithdentalfriends on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and updates.
Thankyou Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting me to record these episodes
You can find Joe Lovett on Instagram @joelovettcatalyst
Join the ADI here https://www.adi.org.uk
Become a member of BSDHT here https://www.bsdht.org.uk
Find more about FMC and dentistry.co.uk here https://dentistry.co.uk/shows/
For more information on Dürr Dental click here https://www.instagram.com/durr_dental_uk/?hl=en
Ep 9 : Hygiene Hero - From Practice to Policy and Everything Inbetween - Michaela O’Neill
samedi 10 mai 2025 • Durée 48:48
Hi everybody welcome back to Conversations with Dental Friends! This week I’m joined by an absolute dream come true guest for me Michaela O’Neill who has massively changed and shaped the world of dental hygiene as we know it today and if you don’t know already you’re about to find out why! This episode is great for you if you’re ready to feel inspired, not just in terms of dental hygiene but across the entire dental world, I hope you’re all as excited as I am!
As always Thankyou so much to Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting us to record this episode in their beautiful patient area of the Hair Transplant suite.
As promised here are a few links if anything in today’s episode has sparked your interest
BSDHT membership—if you’re not already a member, now’s the time. There are so many opportunities to have your voice heard and make a real difference you can find out some more information here
EuroPerio—if you’re scheming to go (same here), I’ve popped a link with more info on what to expect here
Exemptions training—if that’s still on your to-do list, I’ve included a direct link to help you get started here
And finally, the Women’s Oral Health Roadshow—if you missed the Belfast date, don’t panic, there are still events happening across the UK here is the link
Thankyou so much I would love it if you could follow the podcast if you aren’t already, and if you can like, share or comment on the episode that would also be absolutely amazing!
You can follow both myself Rachael on Instagram @homegirlhygienist and Conversations with Dental Friends over on Instagram too @conversationswithdentalfriends
See you next week for another episode
Ep 8 : No Limits - A New Chapter in Dental Therapy & Why Support Changes Everything - Ursula Molloy
Saison 1 · Épisode 8
samedi 3 mai 2025 • Durée 43:08
Welcome back to Conversations with Dental Friends this week I’m joined by Ursula Molloy who you’ll relate to if you’ve ever felt boxed in within your role as a dental therapist.
Ursula shares how she went from hygiene-only roles to working her full scope as a dental therapist with the right support, confidence, and a serious mindset shift.
Whether you’re a therapist ready to reclaim your clinical potential or a practice owner wanting to better integrate your team’s skills this one’s for you.
If you would like more information on Dr Naweed Mahmood’s course that Ursula’s mentioned around rubber dam and isolation I’ll leave the link here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pastelive/1656541The course is taking place on the 24th May and if your lucky there might just be some last minute tickets still available
If you’re interested in Dr Monik Visants anterior and posterior composite course I’ll link that here too https://www.freshdentalinstitute.com/courses you can also find Dr Monik on Instagram @drmonik
If you would like more information on the BSDHT and how you can be a member you can find more information here and if you would like to attend one of our BSDHT study days here in NI you can find us on Instagram @bsdhtni
You can follow Ursula on Instagram @umdental_therapist as well if you want to see what she’s been getting up to
Thankyou so much to Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting us to record this episode
You can find more information about upcoming episodes over on Instagram @conversationswithdentalfriends and you can find me Rachael over there @homegirlhygienist
See you next week for another episode
Ep 7 : Beyond Scrubs - How One Dental Nurse is Redefining the Profession
Épisode 7
samedi 26 avril 2025 • Durée 30:30
Hello and Welcome back!
This week I’m chatting to Gemma Forsythe about how you can take dental nursing beyond the dental surgery and what an amazing and fulfilling career dental nursing really is.
If you’ve been inspired by Gemma you can catch up with her on Instagram @dentalnursegem
If you would like to see some of Gemma’s articles you can check them out here https://dentistry.co.uk/2024/01/02/im-a-qualified-dental-nurse-what-now/
For more information about the Irish and other Dentistry Shows in 2025 you can click here https://dentistry.co.uk/?s=Dentistry+show+
Thankyou so much to Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting me to record this episode.
You can follow all things Conversations with Dental Friends pod on Instagram @conversationswithdentalfriends and you can follow me over on Instagram @homegirlhygienist
Thanks again to Gemma, see you next week for another episode!
Ep 6 : Progression - The Power of Upskilling in Dental Therapy
samedi 19 avril 2025 • Durée 46:43
Thank you so much to Niamh for joining me on today’s episode!
It was such a valuable conversation all about investing in yourself and levelling up as a dental therapist. Niamh shared some brilliant insights and practical tips that you won’t want to miss.
You can connect with Niamh over on Instagram: @nidentaltherapist
And if you’d like to explore the full Scope of Practice for dental therapists, you can find that here
Courses & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
The Modern Therapist Course by Cat Edney
Explore more here: https://www.the-modern-therapist.co.uk/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafG3MKQaYs8qmVEc5vluhgUIO0DzSS6hh8fxGn1UHfgmS2E8QgOfy2htYpSVA_aem_KW-k7_5RaZljUPv3nZbQuQ
Follow Cat on Instagram: @cat_londontherapist
CUSP Tips & Training by Michael Crilly
Course info and updates: @michaelcrilly_dental & @cusp_tips
The Digital Therapist from Avant Garde Dentistry
More info: https://www.avantgardedentistry.co.uk
On Instagram: @drrobbiehughes / @emilyroscoe / @avantgardedentistry
The RESTORE Course
Register here: RESTORE Registration https://www.scottishdtnetwork.co.uk/restore?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae5GWZ68tRwlQv7plJMrznCdfuF5Lin47vSW2Ag4j_8882P5WN4VAbTnjx0dA_aem_-TqytIhm829cWD23qSRhWg
Follow for updates: @restore.dental.course / @laurenatcherrybank / @eiliduffy/@nina.integratedhealth
Courses by Ikigai Oral Hygiene (supported by NSK)
Check out: @ikigaioralhygiene
ADI Team Congress
Learn more and register: https://www.adi.org.uk/association_dental_implantology_congress/
* Ian Dunn’s Perio Course https://periocourses.co.uk/speaker/ian-dunn/
Stay Connected:
To join the Northern Ireland Dental Therapist WhatsApp group, reach out to @chloe_dental_therapist_ni
For the BSDHT BSP Oral Health Summit WhatsApp group, DM me @homegirlhygienist
Registration and info for the summit can be found here https://profile.eventsair.com/oral-health-summit-2025/
A huge thank you to Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting today’s recording!
If you enjoyed the episode, I’d love it if you could like, share, follow, and leave a comment—it really helps the podcast grow.
You can find me Rachael on Instagram @homegirlhygienist
See you next week for another episode!
Ep 5 : Extraction - Removing Doubt and Finding Purpose & Direction in Dentistry - Callum McCandless
samedi 12 avril 2025 • Durée 32:44
Hi everyone and welcome back to Conversations with Dental Friends! In the hot seat this week is Callum McCandless a Dentist who has a Special Interest in Oral Surgery and works between Marlborough Clinic a referral practice in Belfast and Fortwilliam Clinic which is part of Bupa.
Today Callum and I chat about how to find you path in Dentistry, how you can reignite your passion and joy for the job and maybe a thing or two about being an entrepreneur on the way as well!
Thankyou Callum for giving us such great insights in this episode!
Thankyou so much to Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting me to record this episode.
If you would like to find out more about future oral surgery courses, the Marlborough Clinic conference or any other study clubs that are coming up in 2025 here is the link https://www.marlboroughclinicbelfast.com/marlborough-academy/
If you would like to find out more about Callum’s facial aesthetics business Refine here is the link https://refineaestheticsco.com
If you would like to find out a bit more about getting into property in Belfast or beyond I’ll leave some links here
@ni_propertygirl on Instagram
https://nipropertygirl.com
@belfastpropertymeet on Instagram
https://belfastpropertymeet.com
@dentalpropertyclub on Instagram
https://www.dentalpropertyclub.co.uk
Thankyou so much for listening, you can find a sneak peak of what’s coming up over on Instagram @conversationswithdentalfriends and you can find me there too @homegirlhygienist
See you again next week!
Ep 4 : Climbing the Ladder - Career Development in Corporate Dentistry - Penny Chapman
samedi 5 avril 2025 • Durée 37:34
Welcome back! In this weeks episode we are having a chat with Penny Chapman, the Area Manager of Bupa Dental Care in Northern Ireland about how management looks in the corporate world of Dentistry and what that role might look like for you.
It was so interesting for me to discuss Dentistry from a management perspective and see those similarities that clinical and managerial roles share within the big dental bubble!
This is a great episode if you’re already in Dentistry looking to level up or if you’re in business looking to cross the dental divide.
To find out more about working within management with Bupa or just working with Bupa generally you can click here https://jobs.bupadentalcare.co.uk
Thankyou so much for listening have a great week! See you next time for another episode
Ep 3 : Superpowers - Dyslexia, Neurodiversity & Achieving your Dental Dreams - Rosie Murphy
samedi 29 mars 2025 • Durée 39:17
Welcome back! In this episode I sit down with Rosie Murphy a Senior Dental Nurse at Gransha Dental Practice in Belfast.
Today we have a super important conversation about Dyslexia and Autism and how the impact on the clinical setting and how self belief and a supportive army of people around you really does mean you can achieve anything.
Huge thank-you to Rosie for being so open and honest I know she’s going to achieve big things!
Thank-you as always to Marlborough Clinic Belfast for hosting me to record this episode.
For more information about dyslexia you can click the link here
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia
For more information on Autism you can click the link here
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism
To find out how you can apply to be a Dental Therapist you can click here for more information
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/dental-therapist
You can apply through UCAS but you can also apply to some Universities directly.
You can find all things Conversations with Dental Friends on Instagram @conversationswithdentalfriends and you can find me over there too @homegirlhygienist









