Al Dente

As this season comes to a close, Elijah invites Kwan Xu Tan, the new host for Al Dente’s seventh season. Tune in to hear more about Kwan’s experience (including being a president of a society in BDS2!) and for some...

Are you interested in dental outreach aid trips? Well then look no further! In this episode, Elijah sits down with Yushan Behl from BDS2 and Molly Sweeney from BOH3 to discuss the recent trip to Cambodia. Tune in to...

In this episode, Elijah is joined by the 2025 AURHA reps, Jordan, Angie and friend of the podcast Val. Tune in to hear more about the exciting opportunities AURHA has to offer, and for many stories about the shenanigans...

Now that the impending threat of exams is over, Elijah gets a change to talk to Jimmy Ng, a BDS2 student from Hong Kong, all about the life of an international student. If you’ve ever wondered what the admissions...

It’s that time of year again when summative sim clinic looms over the BDS2 students, and Dr Poppy has joined Elijah today to talk about it. From studying MI to teaching MI and the whole journey in between, tune in to...

On this episode of Al Dente, Elijah catches up with Dr Steven Lewis, a dentist with over 40 years of experience! From his days at the old dental school to opening his own clinic, and all the crazy adventures in between...

Ever wondered what the role of the AUDSS patron actually is? Well our 2025 patron Dr Abdullah joins us answering all questions! From studying dentistry all around the globe, to becoming a full time academic at the...

Another year means another great season of Al Dente. But wait, who’s running this thing now? Tune in to meet the new publications committee for 2025, and find out more about their dental school journey and exciting...

Another year means another great season of Al Dente. But wait, who’s running this thing now? Tune in to meet the new publications committee for 2025, and find out more about their dental school journey and exciting...

Ever wondered what happens after you graduate? Well recent graduate John Bouras has returned to answer your questions about life post-grad! Tune in to hear about John’s dental journey, from interview to working in a...

This one’s for all of the student visa holders/international students! This episode explores post-study visa options, including permanent residency pathways for dentists. This episode we are joined by Christina...

Your Q&A’s have been answered! Everyone’s heard of how long it takes to go from a) starting medical/dental school, b) finishing both to c), become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Why don’t we hear it from a dentist...

Getting a "borderline" for ergonomics in simulation clinic? Is your neck barely making it through seeing two patients in clinic? Join Ravinath, the Adelaide Representative for Byron Medical, as we learn more about the...

Do you remember the first time you picked up a dental mirror? The first semester of BDS (and for some, of university) has been completed for our first years. Tune in to hear Elijah and Dat reflect on their first five...

You've been to his lectures since first year, and hopefully laughed at some of his jokes in class too. Starting from studying in Erbil, Iraq, learn more about how Professor Muhammed Yakin made his way to becoming a...

From crying at his desk daily to writing novels about a world of cats and dogs, Dr Thomas Corfield has been selected as the AUDSS Patron of 2024. Who knew that a dentist could have a dental instrument in one hand...

When does one decide to be a dentist? A PhD candidate? Learn more about this from our guest this episode, Taseef Farook. From being awarded the International Student of the Year Award in 2023, to receiving over $400,000...

Rising up the ranks, we have our AUDSS President and Vice President joining us today. Previously general committee members, both have taken on executive roles within the AUDSS. Now they are leading it in their final...

Is this deja vu? Today we’re bringing back the 2022 host of Al Dente, only for her to sit in the interviewer’s chair. Jingyang, an up-and-coming graduate dentist, shares her journey through not one, but two rural...

Welcome (back) to dental school! Meet the masterminds working behind the scenes for this podcast. Catherine and Jessica, your 2024 AUDSS Publications General Committee members, discuss how they ended up in dentistry...

This episode, Ella gets the opportunity to catch up with BDS1 Theresa Tran and BOH1 Arabella McIntosh. We chat about the transition to uni, the freshers’ favourite tutors and their hopes for the coming years. Tune in...

In today’s episode, Ella meets Dr Amy Cao and Dr Saloni Singh, two members of the ADASA recent graduates committee. We talk about the highs and lows of transitioning from dental school to professional practice (and...

Hello again! After a break (courtesy of Covid), Al Dente is back with a legend of the dental school: Dr Selbach! She’s this year’s patron of the AUDSS, and explains what that means to her. But we also get to know who Dr...

“This episode features friends, housemates, and AUDSS President and Vice President—that would be Fiona Guo and Nadia Heng (both BDS5)! Host Ella sits down with the pair and gets to know them a little better. We chat...

Welcome back! The Publications team kicks off the year with a fun episode. We introduce new host Ella George (BDS3), budding snowboarder Valerie Yung (BDS2) and editing whiz Neha Arghode (BDS3). We discuss everything...