Hosted by Dr David Keir

Are you spending thousands on CPD but not seeing the ROI you hoped for? You’re not alone! Discover how to transform your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) journey from a costly obligation into a rewarding investment.

Welcome to The Dental Mentoring Series, the series dedicated to helping dental graduates thrive in their careers. In this episode, Dr. David Kier shares his hard-earned wisdom from investing hundreds of thousands in professional development, revealing:

How to create a strategic learning plan aligned with your career goals Why choosing the right courses at the right time is crucial for ROI Practical preparation techniques to maximize knowledge retention The overlooked networking opportunities that can transform your practice Implementation strategies to ensure you actually use what you’ve learned

Investing in the right CPD courses can make a significant difference in your career. With these actionable tips, you’ll not only enhance your skills but also ensure your hard-earned money is well-spent.

Whether you’re a new graduate or seasoned practitioner, these insights will help you build a more fulfilling career while making every CPD dollar count

Key moments

00:00 – Introduction to CPD Importance

02:20 – Planning Your CPD Journey

05:37 – Choosing Relevant Courses

11:37 – Practice Support and Mentorship

14:06 – Preparing for Maximum Learning

17:25 – Implementing New Knowledge

19:37 – Final Thoughts and Next Episode

Thank you to our Sponsors… Dental Protection Limited

Dental Protection have proudly been supporting the Dental Head Start podcast since day one! The Dental Protection team understands the ever-changing challenges faced by dental professionals and we take our responsibility to members seriously. Our professional protection package helps you practise with confidence, safe in the knowledge that we are always by your side if things go wrong. With over 40 years protecting Australian dental professionals, we have the global stability and financial resilience to be by you

Dental Advice Network

This episode of the Dental Head Start Podcast is proudly supported by Dental Advice Network.

Whether you’re one year out or forty, we all have clinical questions—and it’s OK not to have all the answers. That’s exactly why the Dental Advice Network exists. With leading experts like Dr Omar Ikram (Endodontist), Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen (Oral Medicine Specialist), Dr Steven Parker (Dental Sedationist), Dr Manu Ayer (Specialist Anaesthetist), Professor Ian Myers (Restorative expert), Dr Kar Mun Chan (Specialist Paediatric Dentist) and Associate Professor Geraldine Moses (Dental Therapeutics and Pharmacology expert), it’s your go-to place for clinical advice, case support, and evidence-based insights.

From medication queries to red flags in oral pathology—or even just a second opinion—Dental Advice Network connects you to trusted voices in dentistry and medicine, including an in-house medical doctor. You’ll also get access to clinical webinars, CPD content, and curated updates to stay ahead in your practice.

It’s peace of mind, peer support, and education—all in one place.