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Nov 2024
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163 - Welcome to Op Talk - When to Hang ...

Irene Iancu @Toothlife.Irene
About this episode

Welcome to the 163rd episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and co-host Victoria Armaly (@victoriaarmaly_). 

This is the first of the new “Op Talk” series, in which Irene and Vic will discuss all things dental straight from the Toothlife operatory. We invite listeners to submit their questions for our hosts to answer on upcoming episodes - stay tuned to find out how to get yours in.

 

As this is our co-host Vic’s podcasting debut, this episode is all about her story - how she got into dentistry and hygiene, how an injury from skiing completely changed her career, and how she came to join the Toothlife team. Like Irene, you’ll find that Vic is passionate about dental education. Plus, watch to the end to see our hosts face off in a fierce Rubik’s cube race!

 

Victoria Armaly:

 

Victoria serves as the Clinical Content Coordinator for Toothlife Studios’ media team, overseeing the creation of dental content to ensure it is precise, evidence-based, and professionally presented. Her journey in dentistry began with an Advanced Dental Hygiene Diploma from Canadore College in 2017. Driven by a passion for continuous learning, she earned her Restorative Dental Hygiene certification from George Brown College in 2022. Currently, Victoria is pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at George Brown College, reflecting her dedication to advancing her expertise and commitment to excellence in dental care.

For more information and to connect with Vic, check out her social media profile:

Instagram: @victoriaarmaly_

This episode of the Tooth or Dare podcast is sponsored by Philips Sonicare. Their innovative products, including electric toothbrushes with 62,000 brush movements per minute, help dental professionals meet diverse patient needs, from teeth whitening to gum health. For more information, visit the Philips website at https://www.philips.ca/. 

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