Sarah Thomson - Series 4
On todays show I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Sarah Thomson a dental hygienists who shares her remarkable personal story about her recovery from alcoholism. She is an absolute inspiration and there are many lessons in this podcast recording for us all. Sarah I want to personally thank you for sharing all you have in this recording.
Sarah initially qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 1989, but returned to Bristol Dental Hospital to qualify as a Dental Therapist in 2012.
During her career she has worked in a number of different types of practices including a periodontal practice. Last year, to coincide with her 50th Birthday, she took her skills to Kenya where she volunteered with Dentaid and is due to go to Uganda with them again next year.
Her 'me time' includes stand up paddle boarding, singing in a choir, yoga and park runs.
Sarah is a recovering alcoholic and therefore has a vested interest in helping others who suffer, or who are heading towards alcoholism both inside and outside our profession.
1. The Dentists’ Health Support Programme - provides dentists with free advice & support on health, alcohol, drugs & other issues.
Tel. 0207 224 4671
2. In Northern Ireland ‘Probing Stress in Dentistry’ a BDA supported multi- agency group, has released a PROBING STRESS IN DENTISTRY FRAMEWORK, along with an accompanying letter from the Chair, 2019 BDA National President Roz McMullan
3. Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177650
Which in my experience to date I have found most useful.
4. Samaritans provides confidential support to anyone experiencing difficulties or in distress.
Tel. 116 123
Smile Revolution Podcast
Smile Revolution is a podcast dedicated to oral health promotion supporting career development for leading dental hygienists and dental therapists. Victoria Wilson Dental Therapist talks to poignant dental professionals from all around the world who have made an impact on her career and furthering oral health in general. Thanks to the transparency of these exceptional guests Victoria delves deep to find out more about the choices and steps they took to get where they are today to understand the impact this has had professionally and personally. Through listening to the podcast Victoria guarantees you will learn, gain inspiration, and ideas of furthering your career paths supporting oral health promotion.
DISCLAIMER
Victoria Wilson is a registered dental therapist independent from the guests interviewed on the Smile Revolution podcast. The views and opinions expressed by guests are not necessarily those of the interviewer and no liability is accepted.
- No. of episodes: 39
- Latest episode: 2021-04-05
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