Welcome to Brace Yourself, the official ADSA podcast. Whether you’re a dental student, applying to dental school, or a practising dentist, this series covers everything from student life to clinical insights and career advice. Hosted by the 2026 ADSA Education team, along with representatives from dental schools across Australia. New episodes every month featuring long-form deep dives, plus fortnightly short-form episodes with quick tips and industry updates.
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In this first episode of Brace Yourself's Student Lead Series for 2026, hosts Emma and Ana sit down with Aaron, a dental student at the University of Melbourne and founder of AGYP Studios, a video marketing agency for dental clinics. Aaron shares how he built his agency from the ground up and how that grew into working with some of the top clinicians in the industry. In this episode, we cover the…
What happens when a file fractures, a root breaks, or a patient walks back in two years later saying "I don't remember that conversation"? In this episode, Emma sits down with Dr Colm Harney, a general dentist and dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection (DPL) to unpack the professional and legal side of dentistry that dental school rarely covers.Colm shares practical frameworks students can…
Digital workflows have transformed implant dentistry, promising greater precision, efficiency, and patient comfort. But are they truly improving care... or creating a growing divide between those who can access cutting-edge technology and those who cannot?In this episode of Brace Yourself, Griffith University 3rd Year dental student Dania Jaber explores the evidence behind end-to-end digital…
In the very first episode of Cases in Common, Seshani and Gitaanjali from AMSA join Ana and Emma from ADSA to explore a condition encountered daily across both medicine and dentistry: Diabetes mellitus.What does gum disease have to do with blood sugar control? More than most clinicians realise.Following the journey of a patient with poorly controlled Type 2 Diabetes, we examine how chronic…
What does the path from dental student to specialist orthodontist to practice founder actually look like? In this episode of Brace Yourself, Emma sits down with Dr. Jessica Yeo, specialist orthodontist and founder of Glow Orthodontics in Sydney. Dr. Yeo shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped her career, the practical steps she took to get into a specialty program, and what nobody tells…
A five-minute exam can save a life. In this episode, Julia Flor explores why early detection of oral cancer makes such a dramatic difference in survival. We cover the key clinical red flags — from non-healing ulcers and red/white patches to suspicious lumps, numbness, and high-risk oral sites. You’ll learn how to apply the two-week rule, assess malignant vs benign features, and recognise oral…
Adhesive dentistry is the foundation of almost everything we do — but how much do you really understand about etching and bonding? In this episode, we break down the science and the steps so you can approach every restoration with confidence. Ana and Demi walk through the purpose of etching, the differences between enamel and dentine bonding, and the systems you’ll come across in clinic. We also…
Patients ask about it all the time — but it’s not something we get much hands-on experience with at dental school. In this episode, we demystify tooth whitening from both vital and non-vital angles. Carol Lam and Demi-Lee Muir break down the science, techniques, materials, risks, and real-world advice on how to manage patient expectations and treatment planning. Whether you’re whitening natural…
In this episode of the Brace Yourself podcast, we’re teaming up with the ADSA Education Series hosted by Demi-Lee Muir to bring you an honest and insightful discussion on rural dental placements. Our guest, Reynard Conradie — a fifth-year dental student from the University of Queensland — shares his real-world experience navigating regional clinics, building confidence in patient care, and…
Think GORD is just about heartburn? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the overlooked connection between gastro-oesophageal reflux, obesity, and intraoral disease. Join Dania Jaber as she unpacks how systemic reflux impacts enamel, salivary function, and periodontal health—and why bariatric surgery might be the most underrated dental intervention. Backed by science, driven by curiosity,…
