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RiskMatters - An interview with Dr Trudy Lin - Specialist in special needs, founder and principal of Extra Mile Dental

RiskMatters - An interview with Dr Trudy Lin - Specialist in special needs, founder and principal of Extra Mile Dental

Author: Dental Protection June 1, 2025 Duration: 1:06:02
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In this episode of RiskMatters, Dr Annalene Weston from Dental Protection speaks with Dr Trudy Lin. 
 
Trudy’s accolades are many and in this podcast, she shares her personal journey into general practice and later special needs dentistry, as well as providing some guiding principles for the inclusion of specials needs care, in general practice. 
 
In addition to her impressive dental career, Trudy is also a mindset coach so listen in as Annalene and Trudy discuss her ‘other passion’, which is engaging, insightful and relevant to us all, as practitioners and people.  

3.27 - Special needs dentistry
4.48 - Risk management strategies when looking after patients who have specialist needs
7.15 - The relevance of renal conditions
8.54 - Role of GDPs in the management of patients with special needs
10.48 - Reaching out to special need specialists
12.48 - Specialists special training pathways
15.50 - Why Trudy became a specialist
16.50 - Impact of self limiting beliefs
20.30 - Mindset and leadership coaching
21.44 - What is a belief?
23.44 - How Trudy become a mindset coach
27.25 - Safe Failure
32.33 - Who benefits from having a mindset coach?
38.00 - (Self) perception
39.50 - Support and Ahpra's view
44.40 - Techniques - reframing
51.00 - Techniques - awesome and brain dumps
54.45 - Techniques - Self-care and wellness
56.15 - Loading
101.05 - How burnout fits in and saying no

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Navigating the complex intersection of clinical practice and legal responsibility is a daily reality for dental professionals. Dental Protection Australia is a podcast created for practitioners who want to stay informed and protected. Each episode delves into the specific dentolegal risks present in the Australian healthcare landscape, offering clear, actionable guidance from the experienced Dental Protection advisory team. You’ll hear discussions on current issues that directly impact your practice, from patient communication and record-keeping to evolving standards of care. The aim is to equip you with the knowledge to confidently manage these professional challenges, ultimately supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality treatment. The podcast also features RiskBites, concise segments that focus on a single pressing topic, providing efficient and practical insights. This is an essential resource for any dental practitioner seeking to reinforce their professional foundation and mitigate risk. Tune in for a direct, advisor-led conversation that translates complex dentolegal concepts into practical steps for your practice.
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