Ben and Claire talk about menopause and peri menopause in the workplace. They recorded this episode right after they delivered the Women's Health course in Oxford, so they felt inspired to talk about this important topic for todays show. If you are interested in attending the Women's Health course there are some spaces still available in Belfast (although only a couple as this podcast is released) and some spaces in Liverpool in June. The link to book is below:https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/womens-health-roadshow-2025-3616569?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escbA big THANKYOU to our season 3 sponsors:EMS @emsdentalukSwallow Dental @swallow_dentalSkrubz @skrubzofficialRemember to enter our end of season3 giveaway. Like all the above instagram accounts, including @yourdentalbesties. Like the giveaway post. Don't forget to subscribe to the pod on your fave pod platform (eg Spotify). For an extra bonus entry, screen shot your fave episode to your story and tag us so we can see, Type DONE under the post when you have completed all steps. GOOD LUCKK
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31:16
FUNNIES OF THE WEEK & IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Claire and Ben start with your gross and funny stories of the week. Be prepared to laugh! Claire nearly fainted from laughing from one of the stories. Then Ben asks Claire about imposter syndrome. Do you get imposter syndrome? How does Claire and Ben deal with it?A BIG THANKYOU to our season 3 sponsors:SKRUBZEMSSWALLOW DENTALDon't forget to get involved in our end of season giveaway. The details of the competition can be heard at the end of the podcast. Like all our sponsors on instagram as well as us. Rate and review the podcast. Share your fave episode to your insta story and tell us why you like the pod. We will be picking a winner at the end of the season. GOOD LUCK
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35:48
TELLING PATIENTS THEY HAVE DISEASE & SYSTEMIC DISEASE LINKS
In this episode we have a DOUBLE Agony Aunt & Agony Uncle (Ben's fave). In the first Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle, a listener asks what to do if you feel like you struggle to tell patients they have disease. It's not an easy conversation to have, so how do you navigate it?The second Agony Aunt/Agony Uncle is someone who wants to understand why people talk so much about general dentistry, but there isn't as much discussion about systemic health links. Ben and Claire discuss this topic.Don't forget our end of season GIVEAWAY. Post your fave episodes to your Insta story and tell us what you love about the pod. Make sure you subscribe to the pod and follow our season 3 sponsors:@swallow_dental@skrubzofficial@emsdentaluk
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28:39
YOUR FUNNIES CONTINUED & DO YOU TAKE PLAQUE/BLEEDING INDICES?
Claire and Ben start they way they love- with your dental funnies. Keep them coming! Not only do we love to receive them (as they make our day at YDB HQ), we know how much you love to hear them. If anything funny happens at work, make sure you let us know. We also love your gross stories too. The topic of the day is plaque and bleeding scores. Do you take them routinely? If not, Claire and Ben look at the barriers to doing them and they discuss if they are necessary or not. There may be some nuggets you can take away to help you decide if you can or cannot do them in practice, whatever your situation.A BIG THANKYOU to our season 3 sponsors:Swallow DentalEMSSkrubzWe are so proud to work with brands we love and endorse. Go to our insta to find out more about each one. Listen until the end of the episode to hear about our big end of season giveaway. The more you get involved with every episode, the more chances there are to win. GOOD LUCK
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43:14
TO TOP UP YOUR DIPLOMA OR NOT & THERAPY REFERRALS
In this episode Claire and Ben talk about how to get a dentist to refer therapy patients as they respond to a situation where a dentist refuses to refer patients over to one of our listeners. This listener is struggling with this dilemma and wrote in. Is this something you are contending with? What would Claire and Ben do and why might this be?Another listener sent in a query about whether or not they should top up their diploma to a degree. Listen to find out what Claire and Ben think.Don't forget about our giveaway- details are explained at the end of the episode, so listen until the end. At the end of season 3 we will be doing a BIG giveaway, including Q-Optic loupes, a pair of Skrubz and a free entry onto a GBT course of your choice. One lucky winner will get this prize. Comment on this episode and tell us what you love about the pod. Make sure you are following/subscribed to the podcast on the platform you listen to YDB on. And follow all these accounts on insta:@Skrubzofficial@EMSdentaluk@swallow_dental@yourdentalbestiesFor extra chances to win, post your fave episodes to your insta stories.AND ANOTHER GIVEAWAY FOR THIS EPISODE- win some Moss green Skrubz by tagging this episode on your stories. Follow @skrubzofficial @yourdentalbesties and share the YDB giveaway post on instagram
We are Ben & Claire, not your typical oral health experts and this isn't a regular dental industry podcast. We are here to have FUN and brighten up your commute, ease your workout at the gym or join you on a walk. We want you to love what you do, so we sometimes talk teeth but we always talk wisdom. Join us for a chat, stay for the lols