Make a career plan, build your networks – and find what you love to do outside of dentistry. Established AAPD member Dr Noren Hasmun has a wealth of knowledge and advice for our members at the start of their career. Here, we chat to Noren about herself and her career.

Seasoned bird watcher, marathon runner, viola player – and AAPD president. A/Prof Nicky Kilpatrick’s has many feathers in her cap! And she’s living the career that she’s been dreaming of since age 10. Here, we chat to Nicky about herself and her career.

While working as a general dentist, Dr Jana Nikolovski found it fulfilling treating children and was surprised by their bravado and candidness in such a vulnerable environment. Now as a paediatric specialist, Jana aspires to develop the reach of public specialist paediatric dental care in the Blue Mountains. Here, we chat to Jana about herself and her career. This news item is part of an ongoing series introducing both new and established AAPD members.