The Oral Health Podcast

Sink your teeth into this podcast, ran by the Oral Health Foundation, where we have bite-size discussions with different guests about all things dental. Listen in to improve your knowledge of oral health, keep up to date with the latest advice, and make better health choices.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Having a tooth extracted

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-15
15:15

All about the sugary drinks tax

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-07
24:27

NHS dental charges are changing

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-03
16:44

Easter treats and oral health

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03-25
10:34

St. Patrick's Day and dental accidents

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-18
15:29

Choosing a career in dentistry

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03-11
25:37

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

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-04
22:11

Eating disorders and your mouth

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-27
19:39

Valentines day and oral health

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02-14
13:14

Toothache and pains

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02-09
11:53

Alcohol and oral health

Dry January Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-30
14:01

Plant based diets and oral health

Veganuary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-24
15:16

Where can I save energy in my oral health routine?

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-19
17:15

Smile Direct Club is closing down

Smile Direct Club announced it is closing and it's left lots of people unsure what to do with their treatment. Useful linksWhich?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:https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/section-75-of-the-consumer-credit-act-aZCUb9i8Kwfa  https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-can-i-get-my-money-back-if-a-company-goes-bust-aAmCs2Z30SLb  https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/information-centre/learning-resources/guidance-scheme-rules/  https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11868252/officers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-18
22:52

Help us win up to 250K!

Vote for us here! https://cloud.m.simplyhealth.co.uk/2023-charity-vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-13
16:32

My Mouth Cancer Story: Sarah Davies

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-29
34:16

My Mouth Cancer Story: Joe Sworn

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-24
39:01

Bite size bonus: Karen Coates on BBC Radio Scotland

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-24
06:34

Bite size bonus: Dr Nigel Carter and Andrew Marr

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-23
05:33

What raises your risk of mouth cancer?

Learn more about mouth cancer by going to www.mouthcancer.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-22
16:34

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