The Oral Health Podcast

Keeping Teeth For Life

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Being expected to have a full set of dentures is a thing of the past, thanks to how we have learned to prioritise prevention, but if we want to get to a place where we all prioritise the health of our mouth and look at it as an essential part of overall health, there is still a long way to go.

The theme of this year's World Oral Health Day is "A happy mouth is a happy life". We unpick this and give you our best oral health tips in today's episode.

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All about HPV

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:23:09 GMT

Do you know what HPV is?

HPV causes 5% of all cancers, and a whopping 75% of all oropharyngeal cancers, yet the vaccine rate for protection against this virus is really low compared to national targets.

We discuss all this and more on the latest episode of our podcast.

You can also learn more about this by going to our website www.dentalhealth.org/hpv

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Different types of toothache

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

From standard sensitivity to cracked teeth, learn the various causes of toothaches and pains.

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The complicated link between gum disease and strokes

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:21:40 GMT

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Keep energy bills down with these oral health tips

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As we head deeper into winter, here are some simple ways to keep your energy costs low during your oral health routine.

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Does being sad impact your mouth health?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:57:03 GMT

Low mood and low motivation affect self-care, and, in turn, can mean that caring for our oral health doesn't take priority.

Today, we're discussing low mood and its impact on the mouth.

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DIY Dangers: Pineapple juice, charcoal, and nail files

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Dangerous trends online are nothing new, but these three ' at-home remedies' could be putting your health - and potentially your wallet - in jeopardy.

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How does not drinking alcohol affect your mouth?

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Today, we're going to explore how taking a break from alcohol can have a surprising and positive impact on your oral health. From reducing risk of acid erosion to keeping your chances of mouth cancer low, giving up alcohol has lots of benefits for your mouth.

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Building Habits For Better Oral Health

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:09:46 GMT

Discover expert tips, practical advice, and the latest insights to improve your oral health.

Dr Sarovi Davda has decades of experience in dentistry with a focus on gum health, and joins us today to talk about how building good, simple habits can improve your oral health.

Click here to watch a video made by Sarovi where she talks about how interdental brushes give you a more effective clean: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6Lgw_Jty4z/?igsh=MWFpN2M4Y3Jwd3NnMA==

This podcast is sponsored by Oral-B. You can find their new iO2 toothbrushes discussed in this podcast by clicking here: https://shop.oralb.co.uk/electric-toothbrushes/io-series/io2.list

Find out more information about National Smile Month by going to www.smilemonth.org

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Acid Attack: Protecting Your Teeth from Acidic Foods and Drinks

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:38:12 GMT

Find out how acidic foods and drinks harm your teeth, and how to protect your smile with simple changes to your diet and daily habits.

Learn more about National Smile Month by visiting our website.

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Replacing missing teeth

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:08:56 GMT

When you lose a tooth, you have three options for replacing it: dentures, implants, and bridges. Each has its own perks and pitfalls, but we are here to help you make the best decision.

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Learning more about salivary gland cancers

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:59:51 GMT

Salivary gland cancers are rare, affecting just 5 people out of one million, but it's just as important to raise awareness of this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition.

Learn more about salivary gland cancer by visiting https://www.salivaryglandcancer.uk/

Get involved with Mouth Cancer Action Month on social media using the hashtag #MouthCancerAction

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Mouth cancer awareness interview featuring Dr Catherine Tannahill

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:57:29 GMT

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024

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Mouth cancer awareness interview. Featuring Dr Catherine Tannahill and Joe Butler

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:18:56 GMT

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024

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Save money on dental products without compromising health

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:15:34 GMT

There is a lot of clever branding on oral health products that can make you think you need the £25 toothpaste or the £500 toothbrush. In reality, whilst sometimes it's great to splurge on a luxury product, the basics can do just fine for most people.

We break down the key things to ensure your oral health products have, so when you look at the no-frills options you know you're still getting a good quality product.

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Managing oral health with a disability

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:49:41 GMT

Gillian Howie, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry for Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), joins us to talk about the challenges of accessing dental care when you have a disability, as well as some of the joys she experiences as a special care dentist.

Thank you to Oral B for making this conversation happen.

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A fairer NHS system

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT

40% of adults in the UK don’t go to the dentist regularly because it’s too expensive.

That’s just not acceptable. We need to work on improving the NHS contract and making it fairer for everyone.

This is the final episode in our 10 part miniseries on our oral health manifesto. Read our full oral health manifesto here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/manifesto2024

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Improve the dental workforce

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:12:49 GMT

We need to expand dental school places, improve career development in dentistry, and better utilise existing skills within the wider team. We also need to think about how to make dentistry more appealing option for young people.

This is episode 9 in our 10 part miniseries about our oral health manifesto. Read our full oral health manifesto here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/manifesto2024

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Link oral and general health

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:19:56 GMT

Creating a healthcare system that acknowledges good oral health leads to a healthier society, can cut costs and lessens the burden on health services.

It’s a no-brainer.

This is part 8 in our 10 part miniseries about our oral health manifesto. Read our full oral health manifesto here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/manifesto2024

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Teaching good oral health habits

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:08:43 GMT

Setting aside specific government money for teaching people about taking care of their teeth can help everyone learn how to prevent oral health problems.

This is part 7 in our 10 part miniseries about our oral health manifesto. Read our full oral health manifesto here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/manifesto2024

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Bringing in new smoking age rules

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:09:24 GMT

Changing the rules around buying tobacco so that no one born after 2009 will be able to purchase it will mean that we are taking proactive steps to save the health of the next generations.

This is part 6 in our 10 part miniseries about our oral health manifesto. Read our full oral health manifesto here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/manifesto2024

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No more sugar tax loopholes

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:59:11 GMT

Many drinks you can buy at coffee shops have more sugar than what an adult should have in a whole day. Yet under the current sugar tax rules, they’re exempt.

That needs to change.

This is part 5 of 10 in our oral health manifesto miniseries. Read our manifesto here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/manifesto2024

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Support toothbrushing in schools

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:09:07 GMT

Toothbrushing in schools can significantly reduce oral health issues, yielding cost savings on the treatment of childhood decay within the lifetime of a government.

This is part 1 in our 10 part miniseries. Come back every day in the lead-up until the 4th of July.

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Bring back oral health promotion teams

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Oral health promotion teams have been facing budget cuts in recent years and it’s time to restore them to their former glory.

This is part 3 in our 10 part miniseries. Come back every day in the lead-up until the 4th of July.

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Expanding water fluoridation programmes

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:34:13 GMT

Water fluoride programmes are already in place in some parts of the country - we happen to be from two of them - and we see the difference they can make on your oral health. This is a no-brainer, we should be encouraging the rollout of a universal water fluoridation program.

This is part 2 in our 10 part miniseries. Come back every day in the lead-up until the 4th of July.

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Reforming the NHS dental contract

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:39:34 GMT

In the run up to the UK general election, listen to our ask for policymakers. We hope this encourages them to listen to the public and brush up on their oral health to give the country what it needs.

This is part 1 in our 10 part miniseries. Come back every day in the lead-up until the 4th of July.

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Learning disabilities and oral health

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:05:31 GMT

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Mental illness, care homes, and oral health

Fri, 31 May 2024 13:01:29 GMT

Our team have been fortunate enough to sit down with Dr David Shiers, an honourary research consultant for the psychosis research unit and retired GP, and Angela Halfpenny, manager and oral health lead at The Larkins care home, to talk about severe mental illness and oral health.

David is a carer for his daughter Mary who has schizophrenia and a learning disability, and talks openly about the poor experiences he saw his daughter go through in previous care homes where her oral health was not a priority and how that contrasts with her new home at The Larkins.

Angela has made it her goal to ensure oral health is prioritised in the care home she manages after seeing how it can impact the residents' well-being. The Larkins was even used as an example in the CQC report Smiling Matters.

She calls oral health management a privilege, and a great way to start and end the day. We couldn't agree more.

Read more about the great work Dr Shiers is doing and helpful resources here:

Right from the start -https://ow.ly/r7jJ50S2lnR, https://ow.ly/qqyA50S2lnT
Smiling Matters - https://ow.ly/W8o350S2lnV
Right to Smile - https://ow.ly/8yTS50S2lnS
Periodontal disease in people with psychosis - https://ow.ly/5WRc50S2lnU

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Drink it in

Thu, 23 May 2024 08:50:35 GMT

We often forget about the key role drinks play in our oral health and in our diet. Lots of us are guilty of thinking just because it's a liquid it doesn't count, but if you are having sugars in your hot drinks or you like a fizzy pop, your teeth are feeling the effects.

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Helping people eat well for oral health

Thu, 23 May 2024 08:22:57 GMT

Community oral health project ran by Edinburgh Community Food and Linknet Mentoring has been a huge success, and they're back for a third year running cooking classes as part of National Smile Month. Between their cooking groups, fussy eating, weaning support, and advocacy oral health sessions they have reached over a thousand households across Edinburgh.

Now that they're looking to expand wider throughout Scotland we sat down with them to learn about what their projects entail and how they help educate the public.

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Who looks after your mouth?

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:59:06 GMT

How well do you know different dental professionals?

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Having a tooth extracted

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:30:43 GMT

Knowing you need to have a tooth taken out can be a daunting thought, but we're here to talk you through what you can expect leading up to, during, and after your extraction.

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All about the sugary drinks tax

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Thank you to Kate and Katherine for talking to us about the soft drink industry levy anniversary. Learn more about that by going to recipeforchange.org.uk

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NHS dental charges are changing

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:04:57 GMT

From April 2024 the NHS price bands for England and Wales will be changing. Karen and Sophie discuss what this means for patients going forward.

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A shocking discovery

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:23:54 GMT

The team discuss a problematic individual being investigated by the authorities.

#AprilFools

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Easter treats and oral health

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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St. Patrick's Day and dental accidents

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Did you know that more emergency dental visits are requested the day after St. Patrick's Day than any other day throughout the year? It's not hard to see why when we think about the kinds of things we get up to whilst we celebrate all things Irish.

Guest host Stacey McMaster sits with Karen to talk about what you can expect from a St. Patrick's Day celebration and what it can mean for your teeth.

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Choosing a career in dentistry

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:05:12 GMT

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People are not having the HPV vaccine, what impact does that have on mouth cancer?

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:41:30 GMT

It's World HPV Day and we're sat here with Dr Catherine Tannahill, Director of Dentistry at PortmanDentex, to dicuss HPV and its affects on oral health. We also chat about the benefits of the HPV vaccine and why parents should be considering it for their children.

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Eating disorders and your mouth

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:29:22 GMT

Eating disorders can wreak havoc on your mouth in lots of different ways. Today Sophie and Karen discuss a basic overview of eating disorders and oral health for eating disorder awareness week.

If you're a dental professional you can access the first part of this CPD course completely free using this link.

Learn more about eating disorders by visiting Beat, the nation's respected eating disorder charity.

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Valentines day and oral health

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:52:02 GMT

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Toothache and pains

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:22:54 GMT

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Alcohol and oral health

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:02:46 GMT

Dry January

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Plant based diets and oral health

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:32:46 GMT

Veganuary

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Where can I save energy in my oral health routine?

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:46:44 GMT

From turning off the tap when you brush, to recycling old brushes, here are a few ways you can save energy when you are looking after your oral health.

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Doing dry January and the benefits for your mouth

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:55:00 GMT

We're starting the second full week of January now, so if you're doing Dry January then you're well into your month of sobriety. Today we're talking about how giving up or cutting back on alcohol can do wonders for your oral health as well as your general heatlh.

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Smile Direct Club is closing down

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:23:49 GMT

Smile Direct Club announced it is closing and it's left lots of people unsure what to do with their treatment.

Useful links

Which?

https://www.which.co.uk/tool/section-75-and-chargeback

https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/letter/letter-to-make-a-chargeback-claim-aFAg65B543ik

References and further reading:

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Help us win up to 250K!

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:22:50 GMT

Vote for us here! https://cloud.m.simplyhealth.co.uk/2023-charity-vote

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My Mouth Cancer Story: Sarah Davies

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:54:17 GMT

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2023

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My Mouth Cancer Story: Joe Sworn

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:18:34 GMT

Joe's story shows us all that you can look back at the harder times and find the humour.

Learn more about mouth cancer by going to www.mouthcancer.org

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Bite size bonus: Karen Coates on BBC Radio Scotland

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:32:14 GMT

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2023

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Bite size bonus: Dr Nigel Carter and Andrew Marr

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:01:29 GMT

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2023

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What raises your risk of mouth cancer?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:43:04 GMT

Learn more about mouth cancer by going to www.mouthcancer.org

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Bite size bonus: Dr Catherine Tannahill on SFM Radio

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:49:03 GMT

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2023

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Signs and symptoms of mouth cancer

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:40:50 GMT

For #BlueWednesday we're talking about the signs and early symptoms of mouth cancer.

You can learn more by going to our website www.mouthcancer.org

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The latest mouth cancer figures are out (and they don't look good).

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:56:26 GMT

Our latest state of mouth cancer report is out and the figures show more cases are being diagnosed than ever. What can we do to raise awareness?

Learn more by going to mouthcancer.org

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Turkey Teeth & Dental Tourism

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:38:13 GMT

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Where does suicide prevention fit in dentistry?

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 08:54:32 GMT

World Suicide Prevention Day

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Brushing routines and back to school changes

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:20:49 GMT

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Say Cheese! How smiles in photos have changed over the years.

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:43:15 GMT

World Photography Day

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HPV vaccines and why they matter

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:01:16 GMT

How important is protecting yourself against HPV?

For more information talk to your GP, your local sexual health clinic, or visit the NHS website.

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Breastfeeding and oral health impacts

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:18:07 GMT

The ways that breastfeeding affecs your childs oral health.

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Prioritise self care

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:30:00 GMT

Self-care and oral health are more closely linked than you might think.

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How does motor neuron disease affect your mouth health?

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:45:24 GMT

Motor Neuron Disease Awareness Day

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The technology of clear aligners

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:24:41 GMT

Orthodontics has changed so much over the last few years, and now treatments like clear aligners are becoming much more common. We spoke to Dr Millie about her experiences working with patients on clear aligner treatments as well as general dentistry and learned about the impacts all of these changes are having on patients.

This episode is sponsored by Align Technology. Learn more about them and what they can offer you by visiting https://www.aligntech.com/

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Oral health technology in the past

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:23:11 GMT

and how it has changed in recent times

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Plant based chewing gum

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:29:55 GMT

Did you know there is as much plastic in some chewing gums as there is in a drinking straw? Nuud gum want to change that.

Founder Keir sits down with us to talk about the mission of Nuud gum and the future of plant based chewing gums, as well as the innovation that has gone into their product.

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Oral health and plastics

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Moving away from plastics and helping the planet

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Why is brushing so important?

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:19:57 GMT

Why is brushing your teeth so important for your overall health, and why is oral disease so common? Dr Louis Mackenzie from Oral B and Denplan is here talking about why we should all brush our teeth thoroughly and look at getting an electric brush.

Listen to the last episode we did with Louis here.

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Mouth and heart connection

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:33:12 GMT

How does your heart health affect your mouth?

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Mouth care and terminal illness

Wed, 31 May 2023 10:38:02 GMT

The changes our bodies go through at the end of life or when suffering with a terminal illness affects our mouths in so many ways. Sue and Caty, nurses from Marie Curie's hospice in Bradford, spoke to us about what mouth care means at end of life and how they can support people at all stages.

Thank you to @mariecurieuk for spending some time with us.

Marie Curie Hospices help give care to people at the end of their lives. They're here to help you and everyone affected by your diagnosis to achieve the best quality of life and support you to keep your independence and dignity for as long as possible. It's not just for people with cancer, anyone can get support in their final years, months, days and hours of life. Learn more about them by going to https://www.mariecurie.org.uk.

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Mouth and body links

Mon, 29 May 2023 14:55:28 GMT

How are the mouth and the body linked?

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Oral health in children

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:24:10 GMT

Sophie, Karen, and special guests Toby and Jake talk about child oral health including brushing and diet.

Editor note: Regarding raisins, our key message is still that because they still contain sugar, it's best to have it after, or as part, of a meal, and not as a snack.

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All about tongues

Fri, 19 May 2023 11:40:54 GMT

Learn all about tongues and how important they are to your everyday life, as well as how to keep them clean.

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All about gums

Wed, 17 May 2023 16:41:28 GMT

Learn all about the difference between healthy and unhealthy gums in the latest episode of the oral health podcast.

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All about teeth

Mon, 15 May 2023 11:04:49 GMT

Learn about the different types of teeth we have, how to care for them, and some fun facts you might not already know!

Get involved with National Smile Month this year on social media and help us spread the message of better oral health.

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What does a dental nurse do?

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:00 GMT

International Nurses Day

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Getting your jabs: the oral health benefits of vaccines

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:35:08 GMT

From HPV to Hepatitis, this World Immunisation Week, we are discussing vaccines' impact on our oral health.

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Catch some Z's: How does snoring affect your oral health?

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:00:16 GMT

What does snoring do to your mouth? Did you know that snoring can actually contribute to oral health problems? Listen to this weeks episode to find out more.

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Stress and teeth grinding

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:00:44 GMT

Learn about teeth grinding and jaw clenching this episode as part of Stress Awareness Month

Eggs and Easter treats

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:52:54 GMT

What can we do at Easter to have fun whilst avoiding chocolatey temptations?

Bipolar and oral health

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:07:45 GMT

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Endometriosis and oral health

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:39:58 GMT

Is there a link between endometriosis and oral health? We spoke to endometriosis sufferers to learn more about how the condition affects their oral health and talked about some studies linking endometriosis to gum disease.

Want to learn more? Here are some studies on the topic for further reading:

Periodontal disease and endometriosis: Analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Towards a Common Etiopathogenesis: Periodontal Disease and Endometriosis

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Dry mouth and the effects it has on us

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:22:38 GMT

Learn how dry mouth affects people and how to avoid it where possible.

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Keeping fizz free

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:44:16 GMT

Ditching the fizz, sugar levels, acidity, and carbonated water

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Valentines day and oral health

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:06:17 GMT

Bad breath, food choices, and date night activities! Treat your oral health right this valentine's day.

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Caring for oral health at the end of life

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 13:08:10 GMT

What can we do to help people at the end of their life manage their oral health?

Dental nurse Emma Riley joins Stacey McMaster from the Oral Health Foundation to discuss this at length.

For more information, please visit Oral Health Foundation, Mouth Cancer Foundation, Macmillan and The Swallows.

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Taking care of your mouth when you have cancer

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:54:52 GMT

Dental nurse Karen shares some information about managing your oral health when you have cancer, including diet, self-care, and long-lasting effects.

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Radiotherapy and mouth cancer treatment explained

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:58:15 GMT

Karen and Sophie today are talking to a mouth cancer clinical oncologist to learn about what patients go through during their treatment.

Miguel Reis Ferreira completed his medical degree and specialist training in Lisbon, Portugal. In 2011 he completed the doctoral programme for physicians sponsored by the Gulbenkian Foundation. He then completed his research at the Institute of Cancer Research where he studied the role of the intestinal microbiota in the development of radiotherapy side-effects. He specialises in head and neck cancers and leads a programme of research focused on better understanding the role of microbes in improving cancer treatment results.

Learn more about Dr Ferreira here.

Learn more about our campaign by going to www.mouthcancer.org and following us on social media @mouthcancerorg and @oralhealthfoundation

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Dentist reviews at home aligners

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:30:10 GMT

Jessica (name changed to protect her identity) is a young professional from Scotland and has come forward to share her experiences with at-home aligners. What was thought initially to be a quick and easy fix for a few crooked teeth quickly turned into a nightmare.

Orthodontist and clinical member of the British Orthodontic Society joins us to discuss Jessica's story.

For more information, visit our website. To get in contact and share your at-home aligner stories, email mail@dentalhealth.org or phone us on 01788 546 365.

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Why you should avoid at home aligners

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:06:03 GMT

More and more companies are offering dangerous at-home treatments to straighten your teeth, and so many are falling ill as a result. Today we're discussing exactly why you should stay clear of at-home aligners and share some patient stories.

Next time we are going to have a guest orthodontist from the British Orthodontic Society where we will take a deep dive into one patient story which stuck out to us, and get her professional opinion on where things started to go wrong.

For more information, visit our website. To get in contact and share your at-home aligner stories, email mail@dentalhealth.org or phone us on 01788 546 365.

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A dental check-up saved my life: My Mouth Cancer Story

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:48:52 GMT

Dr Catherine Tannahill and one of her patients Martine Clark are here talking about mouth cancer and how routine visits to the dentist can help catch cancer early.

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Finding tongue cancer at 26: My Mouth Cancer Story

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:22 GMT

Trainee midwife Charlotte found out she had tongue cancer at 26 years old, which turned her life upside down. Now she speaks out for mouth cancer awareness and wants all young people who have mouth cancer to know that they aren't alone and that they will get through it.

You can read more about Charlotte's story here:

Learn more about Mouth Cancer Action Month by going to www.mouthcancer.org

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Advice from a mouth cancer surgeon

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Karen and Sophie today are talking to a mouth cancer surgeon about what patients go through during their treatment.

Professor Vinidh Paleri is a head and neck cancer surgeon at The Royal Marsden hospital in London where he sees both private and NHS patients, and he is also a Professor of Head and Neck Surgery at The Institute of Cancer Research. Vinidh is dedicated to helping patients with head and neck cancer and has the most experience in Transoral Robotic Surgery of any surgeon in the UK. In this interview, he sat down with us to answer some common questions about head and neck surgery, radiation treatment, and aftercare.

Look out for our video series with Vin coming soon on our YouTube channel.

You can learn more about Vin and his work at the Royal Marsden here.

Learn more about our campaign by going to www.mouthcancer.org and following us on social media @mouthcancerorg and @oralhealthfoundation

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Learning to love food again: My Mouth Cancer Story

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:30:43 GMT

TW - suicidal thoughts

Laura Marston was told that she had stage 4 tongue cancer, and would need almost her entire tongue removed as a result. During lockdown, she then decided to turn her experiences into something positive and wrote a cookbook for people with mouth cancer, so that they can help rediscover foods they love too.

You can read Laura's cookbook for free here: https://theswallows.org.uk/library-item/lauras-im-dizz-cook-book-eating-with-confidence/

Find Laura on:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dizz_zey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dizziauthor/

Learn more about Mouth Cancer Action Month by going to www.mouthcancer.org

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Mouth cancer is on the rise, what can we do to raise awareness?

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:31:53 GMT

The state of mouth cancer report is out now, and it revealed some shocking truths about mouth cancer awareness.

Read the full report here.

Learn more about our campaign by going to www.mouthcancer.org and following us on social media @mouthcancerorg and @oralhealthfoundation

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Severe mental illness and oral health

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Learn about how living with a severe mental illness impacts your oral health and what we can do to better support those with a severe mental illness.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

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Find out more about Right To Smile by reading the consensus statement here.

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Mental health within the dental profession

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:35:14 GMT

Dr Robert Chaffe shares some personal insights into the mental health of dentists, as well as what we can do to support them and make sure that the dental sector catches up to the rest of the world with mental health support and acceptance.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

You can get free and impartial advice from our dental advisors through our dental helpline. Call them on 01788 539780.

Thank you to Align Technology for introducing us to Dr. Chaffe and making this conversation happen. You can learn more about Align Technology by visiting www.aligntech.com/

For more information on the BDA benevolent fund click here.

If you're struggling or in crisis, you can talk to the Samaritans by calling 116 123, or try to get in touch with your GP if you think you need professional advice and support.

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Helping vulnerable adults with their oral health

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:37:35 GMT

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How can we look after our mouths whilst playing sports?

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:46:54 GMT

Learn about how sports and physical activity affect our teeth and the importance of good nutrition for our oral health.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

You can get free and impartial advice from our dental advisors through our dental helpline. Call them on 01788 539780.

Thank you to Align Technology for introducing us to Dr. Deeming and making this conversation happen. You can learn more about Align Technology by visiting www.aligntech.com/

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A deep dive into water fluoridation

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:02:42 GMT

Take a leap into the topic of water fluoridation with Dr Louis Mackenzie - Chief Dental Officer at Denplan

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

There's still time to enter our competition! Follow @oralhealthfoundation on Instagram for more information.

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Thank you to Oral-B for introducing us to Louis. Find out more about them here.

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The postcode lottery of oral health

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:35:22 GMT

Learn about what the term 'postcode lottery' means when we talk about oral health.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

There's still time to enter our competition! Follow @oralhealthfoundation on Instagram for more information.

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The importance of community oral health

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:34:04 GMT

Farah Saleem is a qualified dental nurse and dental tutor, and is passionate about doing everything she can for her community and helping her patients improve their oral health. She is running her first community dental health event.

Learn more about her company iCare Dental Nurses here. You can also contact her to find out more about her upcoming event.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

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Helping hard to reach communities access good oral health

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:17:28 GMT

Learn about what you can do to help hard to reach groups improve their oral health and access more health services.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

There's still time to enter our competition! Follow @oralhealthfoundation on Instagram for more information.

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How anorexia and bulimia affected my smile

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:25:45 GMT

Rhian Lovell shares her experiences with anorexia and bulimia and how she feels her oral health is the lasting legacy of her eating disorder.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

You can get free and impartial advice from our dental advisors through our dental helpline. Call them on 01788 539780.

For eating disorder support you can contact Beat at https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ or you can call them free on 0808 801 0677

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How anorexia affected my oral health

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:47:11 GMT

Tina McGuff shares her experiences with anorexia and how she has turned it into an opportunity to educate health professionals on the impact of eating disorders.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

You can get free and impartial advice from our dental advisors through our dental helpline. Call them on 01788 539780.

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Eating disorders and our mouths

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:04:00 GMT

Learn about the impacts eating disorders have on our mouths in this insightful interview with Clinical Advice Co-ordinator Martha Williams.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

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For eating disorder support you can contact Beat at https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ or you can call them free on 0808 801 0677

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Sharing a passion for food and dentistry

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:53:33 GMT

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

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What impact do the things we eat have on our mouths?

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:48:26 GMT

Learn about how our diet affects our teeth and the importance of good nutrition for our oral health.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

You can get free and impartial advice from our dental advisors through our dental helpline. Call them on 01788 539780.

Thank you to Align Technology for introducing us to Dr Sehgal and making this conversation happen. You can learn more about Align Technology by visiting www.aligntech.com/

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Money saving tips and the importance of regular maintenance

Sat, 28 May 2022 10:19:03 GMT

Learn about how the best way to keep costs down with oral health is to be proactive in preventing disease with a good routine and regular check-ups.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

There's still time to enter our competition! Follow @oralhealthfoundation on Instagram for more information.

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What is it like to be a corporate dentist?

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:35:25 GMT

Learn all about what it's like to be a corporate dentist whilst still working in practice in this podcast with Portman Dental Care's Dr Catherine Tannahill.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

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What is it like to be a newly qualified dentist?

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:55:39 GMT

Learn all about what it's like to be a newly qualified dentist and advice for getting into dental school in this podcast with the ever popular Yewande Oduwole. Have a look at her YouTube channel for more insight into her journey into dentistry.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

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You can get free and impartial advice from our dental advisors through our dental helpline. Call them on 01788 539780.

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What is it like to be a dental hygienist?

Wed, 25 May 2022 11:37:37 GMT

Learn all about what it means to be a dental hygienist in this podcast with the ever popular Anna Middleton - aka @LondonHygienist.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media.

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You can get free and impartial advice from our dental advisors through our dental helpline. Call them on 01788 539780.

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What is it like being a dental therapist?

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:02:58 GMT

Learn all about what it means to be a dental therapist in this podcast with the award winning Lauren Barry.

Find out more about National Smile Month by visiting www.smilemonth.org and following @smilemonth on social media

There's still time to enter our competition! Follow @oralhealthfoundation on Instagram for more information.

You can get free and impartial advice from our dental advisors through our dental helpline. Call them on 01788 539780.

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What is it like to be a dental nurse?

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:56:07 GMT

Find out what it's like to be a dental nurse working in the hospital service in this insightful podcast.

Thank you to Anita Stanforth for agreeing to take part in our National Smile Month series

Find out more about our dental helpline at https://www.dentalhealth.org/dentalhelpline or you can call them on 01788 539780

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My Mouth Cancer Story: Jim

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:31:13 GMT

Jim was diagnosed with mouth cancer after his dentist noticed two white spots as a result of a routine check-up. He recently sat down with cancer support charity Maggie’s to share with us his mouth cancer story.

Maggie’s is a charity which provides free cancer support and information in their centres across the UK and abroad, with more planned for the future. This support can include managing practically such as helping with money worries, or emotional support through one to one sessions with their professional staff and support groups. You can find out more by visiting their website at maggies.org.

For support and advice about mouth cancer please see the list of available groups and organisations below:

Oral Health Foundation - www.mouthcancer.org

Mouth Cancer Foundation - www.mouthcancerfoundation.org

The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group - www.theswallows.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support - www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancer/mouth-cancer

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My Mouth Cancer Story: David Withers

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:11:32 GMT

David lost his dad to mouth cancer in August 2021 after receiving his diagnosis at the beginning of lockdown. He is now committed to raising awareness of mouth cancer so that more people can detect it early and have a better outcome.

For support and advice about mouth cancer please see the list of available groups and organisations below

Oral Health Foundation - www.mouthcancer.org

Mouth Cancer Foundation - www.mouthcancerfoundation.org

The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group - www.theswallows.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support - www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancer/mouth-cancer

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My Mouth Cancer Story: Karen Liesching-Schroder

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:21:30 GMT

Karen Liesching-Schroder shares her experience with mouth cancer along with advice for other people in her position.

For support and advice about mouth cancer please see the list of available groups and organisations below

Oral Health Foundation - www.mouthcancer.org

Mouth Cancer Foundation - www.mouthcancerfoundation.org

The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group - www.theswallows.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support - www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancer/mouth-cancer

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What is Fluoride?

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:31:53 GMT

What is fluoride and how does it help support your teeth? Find out more in this episode of The Oral Health Podcast

To learn more about tooth decay visit our campaign website www.dentalhealth.org/Pages/Category/thetruthabouttoothdecay

This four part mini series is brought to you by Colgate.

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Preventing Tooth Decay

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:00:26 GMT

Now that you know how tooth decay can affect your health, we're here to let you know a few things you can do to help prevent it.

To learn more about tooth decay visit our campaign website www.dentalhealth.org/Pages/Category/thetruthabouttoothdecay

This four part mini series is brought to you by Colgate.

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Tooth Decay and Your Health

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:54:45 GMT

Does tooth decay affect more than just your teeth? Find out in this episode of The Oral Health Podcast.

To learn more about tooth decay visit our campaign website www.dentalhealth.org/Pages/Category/thetruthabouttoothdecay

This four part mini series is brought to you by Colgate.

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Tooth Decay 101

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:00:10 GMT

Learn the basics about tooth decay and what it is doing to your teeth from dental nurse and oral health educator Karen Coates.

To learn more about tooth decay visit our campaign website www.dentalhealth.org/Pages/Category/thetruthabouttoothdecay

This four part mini series is brought to you by Colgate.

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Thumb Sucking and Oral Health

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:59:24 GMT

How can we address thumb sucking, a habit which can be formed before a child has even been born, in a sensitive and positive way?

This is something Sophie and special guest Jo, founder of Thumbsie, get into in todays episode of The Oral Health Podcast. They discuss the science behind thumb sucking, the potential oral health problems which can come from it, and also answer some parent questions about thumb sucking and how Thumbsie can help children quit.

This episode is sponsored by Thumbsie, an Oral Health Accredited thumb glove designed to encourage children to stop thumb sucking gently. You can find more information about their products by going to https://thumbsie.co.uk/

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Oral Health and COVID-19 Impact

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:49:11 GMT

Today Dr Ben Atkins discusses how oral health has been impacted by the pandemic as well as some of the potential positives to come from the chaos that COVID has caused with regard to oral healthcare.

This episode is sponsored by the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program.

As this is a sensitive topic, we really appreciate any feedback you have for us. Do you think we missed something? Should we have discussed certain areas in more detail? Let us know on social media @dentalhealthorg or email pr@dentalhealth.org

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Oral Health At Work

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:16:10 GMT

What more could employers do for their employees? What ways can we manage our oral health at work ourselves? Should employers provide oral health incentives? We get into all of this and more today as we sit down with the Oral Health Lead Scientist for Mars Wrigley Dr Michael Dodds to discuss oral health in the workplace.

This episode is sponsored by the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP).

WOHP is an initiative by Mars Wrigley to encourage people to improve their oral healthcare routine and help people manage their oral health in between brushing. To find out more about the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program and how they can help you visit their website at https://wrigleyoralhealthcare.co.uk/

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On the Go Oral Health

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:15:18 GMT

Welcome to episode 10 of The Oral Health Podcast.

Today Dr Ben Atkins returns to talk about oral health on the go. We get into making sure your oral health is managed on long journeys, those moments where you're in the car and you realise you've forgot to brush and the role chewing gum plays in our health.

This episode is sponsored by The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP).

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Oral Health and Prevention

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:56:38 GMT

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Oral Health Podcast.

Today Professor Avijit Banerjee and Professor Tim Newton join Sophie to discuss what we can do to make sure that we are keeping on top of our oral health.

Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program is an initiative by Mars Wrigley to encourage people to improve their oral healthcare routine and help people manage their oral health in between brushing. To find out more about the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program and how they can help you visit their website at https://wrigleyoralhealthcare.co.uk/

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Becoming Sugar Free

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:32:08 GMT

Welcome to episode 8 of The Oral Health Podcast.

Today Sophie and Karen discuss different ways you can slowly but surely cut don the amount of sugar in your diet.

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Hidden and 'Free' Sugars

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:20:03 GMT

Welcome to episode 7 of The Oral Health Podcast.

Today qualified dental nurse, healthcare advisor and oral health educator Karen Coates joins Sophie to talk all about sugars which might be hiding in your food cupboard and what the term 'free sugar' actually means.

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Oral Health and Systemic Diseases

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:34:57 GMT

Welcome to episode 6 of The Oral Health Podcast.

Today Sophie and Dr Angela are discussing systemic diseases and going into some detail about how our oral health can affect our whole body.

This episode is sponsored by Oral-B.

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Oral Health in Adulthood

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:56:41 GMT

Welcome to episode 4 of The Oral Health Podcast.

Today Sophie is joined again by Dr Angela to talk about the importance of oral health in adulthood, including tips for maintaining good oral hygiene, advice for the elderly and how our needs change as we get older. This episode is sponsored by Oral-B.

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Oral Health in Childhood

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:46:20 GMT

Welcome to episode 4 of The Oral Health Podcast. Today Sophie is joined again by Dr Angela to talk about the importance of oral health in childhood, including parenting tips, advice for nervous children and why we need to get children comfortable with their oral health as early as possible. This episode is sponsored by Oral-B.

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Is An Electric Toothbrush Right For You?

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:01:49 GMT

Welcome to episode 3 of The Oral Health Podcast. This episode Sophie and Dr Angela Ly sit down to discuss toothbrushesThis episode is sponsored by Oral-B. Oral-B toothbrushes are backed by science and their claims have been verified by our independent panel of experts with an option to suit all budgets. For more information visit www.oralb.co.uk

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Taking Care Of Your Gums

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:55 GMT

Welcome to episode 2 of The Oral Health Podcast. This episode Sophie and Dr Ben Atkins sit down to discuss gum health and how to decrease your chances of developing gum disease. This episode is sponsored by Corsodyl toothpaste.Corsodyl is specifically designed for people who want to look after their gums. With daily use, some of the products within our range help to treat bleeding gums whilst others are designed to help keep your gums healthy and your teeth strong. Find out more by visiting https://www.corsodyl.co.uk

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Teeth and Erosion

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:07:03 GMT

Welcome to episode 1 of a brand new season of The Oral Health Podcast. Today host Sophie is joined by Dr Ben Atkins, the Oral Health Foundation President and qualified dentist to discuss tooth erosion, what the signs are and what you can do to reduce the effects. This episode of The Oral Health Podcast is sponsored by Pronamel. Pronamel is designed to help re-harden precious, acid-softened tooth enamel, helping to strengthen teeth. With a low-abrasive, pH neutral formulation, Pronamel toothpaste helps protect your enamel while you brush your teeth. You can find out more about Pronamel toothpaste and acid erosion by visiting https://www.sensodyne.com/en-gb/pronamel

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Welcome to The Oral Health Podcast

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:08:59 GMT

Welcome to the Oral Health Podcast. Each episode we will be bringing you bite-size conversations with different leaders in dentistry and oral health on a wide range of topics. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss an upload and let us know if there is anything you'd like us to cover.

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Dental Erosion

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 11:05:13 GMT

The final part of this three episode mini-series for National Smile Month.Dr Ben Atkins is once again joined by Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, and Dr Saoirse O'Toole, a Clinical Lecturer at King's College London, to discuss the topic of dental erosion.Some of the items covered are what dental erosion is, how common it is and what causes it. What the consequences of dental erosion are to our health, and importantly how we can go about preventing it.

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Diet and Teeth

Mon, 20 May 2019 10:56:23 GMT

Dr Ben Atkins is once again joined by Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, and Dr Saoirse O'Toole, a Clinical Lecturer at King's College London, to discuss the topic of diet and your teeth.

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Healthy Gums

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:05:33 GMT

Dr Ben Atkins is joined by Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, and Dr Saoirse O'Toole, a Clinical Lecturer at King's College London, to discuss the topic of gum health.

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