Dental professionals – here's why you are capable of more than you think

In this episode, Michelle Carney explains why dental teams need to care about neurodiversity – and how inclusive recruitment can transform a practice. Michelle shares her journey with warmth and authenticity, explaining why kindness and compassion are not 'soft skills' but essential leadership strengths. She explores why neurodiversity matters in dentistry, highlighting how different ways of thinking elevate team performance and creativity – but also patient care. Michelle also discusses inclusive recruitment, including opportunities for neurodivergent individuals and those with intellectual disabilities, and why this approach makes sense for modern dental practices and businesses. Topics include: - Leading with compassion - Neurodiversity – why should dental teams care? - How neurodiversity elevates teams - What inclusive recruitment looks like - Finding humour in the day to day and why it's important. Dentistry Talks podcast is powered by Sensodyne.