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Nina Frketin is a Croatian dental technician who has spent the last 15 years in the UK perfecting work most people never notice and learning what that invisibility costs.Nina is the founder of Nightshift, a global community empowering women in dental technology, and a technician at Queensway Dental Laboratory.She mentors, teaches, writes and speaks internationally, not because she chases titles, but because she believes this craft deserves better visibility, fairer value, and healthier people.Award-winning, outspoken, and deeply committed to the technicians behind every smile, especially when no one’s looking.Links:NightshiftFrketin Nina - Queensway Dental Laboratory | LinkedInNINA | Dental Technician (@nina_f_dt) • Instagram photos and videosSummaryIn this inspiring interview, Nina shares her journey from Croatia to the UK, her passion for dental technology, and her efforts to empower women in the industry through Night Shift. Discover insights on building a career, overcoming challenges, and fostering community and confidence. In this engaging episode, Nina shares her journey in dental technology, her passion for empowering women, and her inspiring experiences from Uganda to international competitions. Discover how she overcomes imposter syndrome, builds supportive communities, and advocates for change in the industry.Chapters00:00— Introduction and welcome to Nina02:30— From art to dental technology07:15— Moving from Croatia to the UK12:45— GDC registration and qualifying in the UK17:20— Why dentures became Nina’s passion22:00— The psychological side of dentures and patient care28:15— Confidence, judgment, and being a woman in dentistry36:22 — Community, mentorship, and the Night Shift platform44:05— Supporting women and overcoming imposter syndrome52:30— Nina’s volunteer work in Uganda with Dentec75:00— The impact of volunteering and cultural exchange85:00 — Competitions, awards, and lessons from challenging herself88:05— Self-love, authenticity, and supporting each other94:00 — Embracing imperfections and individuality99:15— Balancing passion, work, and personal life103:30— Future goals and inspiring technicians105:50 — A surprising personal fact about Nina106:25— Final thoughts and closing remarksMusic Licenced from Premium Beats. Licence ID: N7A69UNBLBBSE0S4
