Learn from the Experts: Podcasts for Dental Professionals
My Story as an Overseas Dentist
In this episode, Marguerite Morgan, Founder of Irish Dental Jobs, and Marketing Manager Margaret Kierans discuss the challenges overseas dental professionals face when relocating to Ireland, including the housing crisis. They share insights from the recent salary guide and explore innovative ways to support international recruits. Joined by overseas-qualified dentists, Dr. Jayashree Kumar from India and Dr. Tamara Gonzalez from Argentina, the conversation highlights their journeys and the hurdles they overcame to practice in Ireland. From requalifying to adjusting to language barriers, their stories inspire resilience.
From Down Under to Dublin: Nursing Journeys & Life as an Agency Nurse
In this episode, Marguerite Morgan, Founder & Director of Irish Dental Jobs, explores key issues in Ireland’s dental sector, drawing on her 25 years of recruitment experience. She’s joined by colleagues Margaret Kierans, Clare Lynch (Head Dental Nurse of IDJ’s Temp Team), and Brianna Hamnett, a dental nurse from Australia. They discuss the latest salary guide from Irish Dental Jobs, highlighting pay differences between the public and private sectors for dental nurses. They explore how public sector roles offer better wages and structured pay scales, while private practices struggle to retain talent. Clare shares her experience as a temp dental nurse, enjoying the flexibility and diverse opportunities temping provides. Brianna, a young Australian dental nurse, reflects on her experience moving to Ireland, adjusting to a new work culture, and balancing travel with work.