Communicating Health Podcast

Conversation with Dr. Cigdem Kipel, a general dental practitioner with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, clear aligners and implants. Cigdem has lectured and written about the importance of effective communication skills and is also involved in developing Level Up, an online systems and learning management software and Principle a practice management software system.

Conversation with Dr. Aidan Harney about leadership (with relevance for all dental professionals) and the portfolio career. Aidan is the Leadership Development manager for the Europe region with Intel Corporation and has 20+ years of experience in training, coaching, consulting and leadership development.

Conversation with Dr. Graham Carmichael - prosthodontist (private and public sector), international speaker, educator and researcher.

Bonus episode - interview for student assignment on professionalism with Nigashiny Senthilvadevel (1st year DDS University of Melbourne).

Conversation with Dr. Ramesh Balasubramaniam - oral medicine specialist, multiple practice owner, international speaker, author, teacher and researcher. We discuss communication and controversies around TMD, orofacial pain, parafunction and more.

Conversation with Jarred Munro, clinical psychologist in the private and public sector with a special interest in helping patients who have suffered catastrophic life changing events. Jarred relates his knowledge and experience to the COVID-19 impact on dental professionals.

Conversation with Dr. Wendy Gill about the 2017 classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions.

Conversation with Dr. David Keir, host of the Dental Head Start Podcast with unique experiences and insights into dentistry.

Conversation with Dr. Rakesh Jivan, Clinical Director for Education at Pacific Smiles Group and clinical lead for Insight, the PSG graduate development program.

My first 'on mic' episode - treatment planning, burnout, social media, negotiation and conflict management all through the lens of effective communication and empathy.

Conversation with Dr. Annalene Weston who works for DPL as a dentolegal adviser and in dental practice. We discuss the role of effective communication in dentistry and specifically in handling and avoiding complaints. We also talk about mental health issues, social media and much more.

Conversation with Dr. Wendy Gill, periodontist and practice owner, covering many areas of relevance to dental professionals treating and referring periodontal patients.

Conversation with Dr. Aengus Kelly, senior clinical lecturer in communication at University of Central Lancashire and facilitator for Dental Protection workshops. We discuss our experiences as new graduates, burnout, treatment of anxious patients and much more.

Trauma informed dental care. Sharonne has researched and adapted the well established (in other areas of health and social services) 'trauma informed approach' and applied the principles to the dynamics of the dentist-patient relationship to create protocols and strategies for how we can help survivors of sexual assault access dental care.

Trauma informed dental care. Sharonne has researched and adapted the well established (in other areas of health and social services) 'trauma informed approach' and applied the principles to the dynamics of the dentist-patient relationship to create protocols and strategies for how we can help survivors of sexual assault access dental care.

Conversation with Dr. Amanda Phoon Nguyen, Oral Medicine Specialist.

Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Milford - dentist, lecturer in communication and ethics, mentor, leader and more.

Conversation with Dr. Tony Poli - GDP, works for DPL education faculty, former ADAWA President, former clinical supervisor at UWA Dental School and more.

Conversation with Dr. Toni Surace, dentist, practice owner and managing director at Momentum Management which helps dentists build exceptional practices. We discuss what makes a successful practice, learning new skills and the pressures that many dentists face in their lives and career.

Conversation with Dr. Harry Ball, founder of the Sleepwise Clinic, Melbourne, Australia which specialises in dental sleep medicine. We discuss communication, leadership, personal development, dealing with unexpected outcomes and much more.

Introduction to the Communicating Health Podcast - who I am, the purpose of the podcast and what we will cover in the conversations ahead.