What happens when four dental students start filming TikToks to make studying tooth morphology less boring - and accidentally become the most recognisable faces in Australian dental education? This is Next Gen, where we explore the diverse paths dental students take during their training.

In this episode, we're sitting down with Mustafa, Chris, Harish, and Troy - better known as Dropkick Dental - to hear how their viral social media presence has shaped their dental school experience and future careers.

From their rocky first meeting to accidentally creating dental TikTok content that resonates across continents, these four reveal the unexpected lessons learned from putting themselves online. We'll explore how they balance humour with professionalism, navigate criticism from qualified dentists, and use their platform to break down stereotypes about dental students. They share candid insights about the risks of being so visible, the networking opportunities that have opened doors, and how making mistakes online has actually prepared them to be better dentists.

From getting roasted in the comments to being recognised on campus, discover how these students are using social media to change perceptions of dental education - one viral video at a time.

So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's brush up on how to build a brand while building a career.

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