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CPD is exciting and motivating. Yet often we leave on a high and find ourselves a few days later doing the same dentistry having gained little for the thousands spent.
Dan is on a mission to make dentistry CPD more accessible and supportive for young dentists. And with a mission like that, he is certainly a friend of the Dental Head Start Podcast!
And as a graduate he is producing some fantastic dentistry. Check his work and tips out @dentist.dan on Instagram.
In This Episode
- 2:02 – Dan’s history, background, and path to dentistry
- 11:32 – Positive experiences from travelling
- 17:32 – Finding a first job, mentorship
- 27:57 – Dan’s love for photography and rise in the Instragram world
- 34:10 – Achieving high quality work while maintaining patient and employer time expectations
- 46:05 – Dan’s Journey through CPD courses
- 51:00 – Talking about the General Dental residency
Links
- The General Dental Residency
- Dan’s instagram @dentist.dan
Prime Head Start

The Prime Head Start Segment is right after the feature interview and this episode it’s with Brett Churnin about four words I’m sure you’ve heard before. “I hate the dentist” How should we process and respond to this all too common statement?


HUGE DISCOUNTS! Prime Practice are running a huge special to celebrate ADX. They are offering 60% off Primespeak for Students and graduates – that is incredible! Saving you over $1700 it is a bargain. Also, all other courses are 40% off for EVERYONE! Really big savings, so if you’ve been on the fence, perhaps now is the time to dive in! Find out more at their website. www.primepractice.com.au
For Dental Head Start listeners, Prime Practice are offering their leading communication course, Primespeak, at 15% off for everyone and a massive 50% off for students and recent graduates. Check out www.dentalheadstart.com/primeheadstart to get your hands on the discount codes.
BOQ Specialist

We’re also proudly supported by BOQ Specialist who offer a student banking package. Check that out here . Terms and Conditions apply
https://www.boqspecialist.com.au/offers/student-package
Restoring Excellence

For years I have been reading Lincolns posts, learning from their courses and benefiting from their content. It was only a natural progression to partner with Restoring Excellence and the Dental Head Start Podcast.
I hope to share the benefits and exclusive offers through DHS. Check out their Online Academy!
CPD Junkie

How do you find CPD? It is such a difficult task, with courses listed here and there but you never know you’ve seen them all.
Until Now.
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The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully.
If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads!
For every share and tag on social media, we provide dental hygiene to a child for a day. For every listen to the podcast, we provide drinking water to someone for a day. Find out more at www.dentalheadstart.com/giving