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Dental Education
ADA New South Wales
Dentistry
Burnout
Mentorship
Australia
Charles Sturt University
Dropkick Dental
Consent
Guild Insurance
Australian Dental Association NSW
Oral Health Therapy
Restorative Dentistry
Confidentiality
Dental Records
Patient Complaints
Advisory Services
ADA NSW
University Of Sydney
Tamworth

The Australian Dental Association NSW Branch presents a podcast series for the new dental professional aimed at helping recent graduates as they set out on their dental careers. The Brush Up features loads of interviews and discussions on the topics that matter most to recent graduates, including; navigating the early years of practice, making new connections with the industry and expanding your k... more

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Before Yousif Alsaoor was a dental student, a bullet went around his head in the womb. His family fled Iraq, rebuilt their lives in rural Australia, and never looked back.

In this episode of The Brush Up, host Michael Klein sits down with Yousif, a ... more

What actually happens when you call ADA NSW Advisory Services? And should you call even if nothing’s gone wrong yet?

In this episode of The Brush Up, host Michael Klein sits down with Dr Vicki Rozos, Head of Advisory Services at ADA NSW, to demystif... more

At some point in your career, you'll collaborate with an oral health therapist. If you haven’t already, it’s important to understand what they do, how they think, and the value they bring to a team.

Welcome to Fresh-Out Fridays, where we sit down wi... more

There's a moment in every new graduate's journey when you realise the textbook doesn't have all the answers. When you're faced with a complex case, a nervous patient, or an unexpected complication, you suddenly have to think for yourself.

This is Fr... more

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Yousif Alsaoor
Fourth-year dental student; President of the Student Dental Association (2026)
Charles Sturt University; Student Dental Association
Episode: Next Gen: Meet Yousif Alsaoor
Dr. Vicki Rozos
Head of Advisory Services at ADA New South Wales
ADA New South Wales
Episode: Don’t Panic, Call Advisory: Navigating Complaints, Records & Risk
Jayden Hall
Oral Health Therapist based in Northwest Sydney
Bella Dental Care, Bella Vista
Episode: Fresh-Out Fridays: Meet Jayden Hall
Sarah Amr
Dentist and University of Sydney graduate, practicing in Western Sydney
Dentist, Western Sydney
Episode: Fresh-Out Fridays: Meet Sarah Amr
Haydyn Bathurst
Recent dental graduate, guest on Fresh Out Fridays
Charles Sturt University alumnus, NSW public dental sector
Episode: Fresh-Out Fridays: Meet Haydyn Bathurst
Austen Oviatt
Fourth-year dental student
University of Sydney (UCEDD)
Episode: Student Life: 70 Extractions and Counting
Ahjeong Yoo
SUDA president, fourth-year dental student at Sydney University
SUDA (Sydney University Dental Students' Association)
Episode: Next Gen: Meet Ahjeong Yoo
Samantha Tang
Early career dentist who recently graduated from dentistry
Dental practice in Sydney area; ADA NSW mental program participant
Episode: Fresh-Out Fridays: Meet Samantha Tang

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Michael Klein
Host of The Brush Up

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Next Gen: Meet Ahjeong Yoo
Q: What clinical procedures do you like and feel most confident performing?
The guest expresses a preference for restorative work and anodontics, while acknowledging a strong interest in oral surgery and extractions, but notes a sadness when teeth are extracted and emphasizes keeping teeth in the mouth whenever possible.
Don’t Panic, Call Advisory: Navigating Complaints, Records & Risk
Q: What should a member do first if they receive a request for patient records?
Stay calm, contact advisory services to verify what needs to be provided, and ensure you supply only what the patient requests within the correct timeframe, with guidance on what parts of the records are appropriate to share.
Next Gen: From the US to USyd
Q: Can you please introduce yourself?
Caroline introduces herself as a second-year dental student at the University of Sydney and discusses her background and motivation for choosing Sydney.

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What is The Brush Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on early-career dentistry, blending personal journeys with practical guidance for new graduates and students. Across episodes, it frequently covers navigating the transition from student to practicing clinician, building professional networks, and leveraging mentorship and student-led initiatives. Discussions often highlight the realities of public vs private practice, scope-of-practice dynamics, patient communication, and the importance of CPD, advisory services, and peer support in sustaining a healthy career. A notable thread runs through episodes on community engagement, entrepreneurship in dentistry, and the evolving roles of dental professionals in Australia, including dental students who cultivate visibility and men... more

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2. Dr. Vicki Rozos
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5. Haydyn Bathurst
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