The Oral Health Podcast

Giving up alcohol is one great way to make sure that you stay on top of your oral health. Learn all about this in the latest episode of our podcast. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggestions here . Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Today we have been joined by Dr Alaa Bani Hani, a consultant paediatric dentist at King's College London, to talk all about children's oral health and why it is vital that kids develop good brushing habits early. Thank you to Oral B for sponsoring this podcast, learn more about their range of toothbrushes for children by visiting their website . All information shared in this podcast has been vett...

Learn all about the history of water fluoridation in the UK with the help of special guest and renowned expert Dr Barry Cockcroft. Learn more about this interesting topic by signing up to the British Fluoridation Society totally free today. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topic...

In collaboration with DTA All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggestions here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mouthguards first appeared on our shelves fairly recently compared to other dental products, but they haven't been without their share of controversy. In today's episode, we discuss the history of mouthguards and where this technology could be headed in the years to come. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more...

Smiling is one of the things that set us apart from other mammals, but our views on smiling have changed a lot in recent years. We unpack this and more in the latest episode of our podcast. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcas...

From pumice and honey to soot and salt, we've been using pastes made from different things in our environments to clean our teeth for millennia. Learn all about how far toothpaste has come in the latest episode of our podcast. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in...

From chew sticks to horse hair and feathers, humans have been using instruments to brush their teeth for thousands of years. In this podcast episode, we discuss the different ways we've brushed our teeth throughout history and where we think toothbrush technology will take us in the future. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit o...

Mouth cancer can be an isolating condition, so here are some words of encouragement and wisdom from some people who have been through it. Interviews were originally conducted as part of our 2024 Mouth Cancer Action Month media activities. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics...

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 giv...

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 All information shared in this podcast has bee...

From standard sensitivity to cracked teeth, learn the various causes of toothaches and pains. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggestions here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggestions here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head deeper into winter, here are some simple ways to keep your energy costs low during your oral health routine. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggestions here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

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. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggest...

Dangerous trends online are nothing new, but these three ' at-home remedies' could be putting your health - and potentially your wallet - in jeopardy. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggestions here . Hosted on Acast. See ac...

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. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information...

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:...

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 . All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your po...

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. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggest...

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 All information shared in this podcas...

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024 All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggestions here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024 All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Leave your podcast suggestions here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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. All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by denta...