The Oral Health Podcast

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

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

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

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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/r7jJ50S2lnRSmiling Matters - https://ow.ly/W8o350S2lnVRight to Smile - https://ow.ly/8yTS50S2lnSRight from the start - https://ow.ly/qqyA50S2lnTPeriodontal disease in people with psychosis - https://ow.ly/5WRc50S2lnU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

How well do you know different dental professionals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

The team discuss a problematic individual being investigated by the authorities.#AprilFools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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World Suicide Prevention Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How important is protecting yourself against HPV?For more information talk to your GP, your local sexual health clinic, or visit the NHS website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.