Dental Check-up

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Dental Check-up

FDI World Dental Federation

13 episodes

9 months ago

Send us a textIn this special episode of The Dental Checkup podcast, we commemorate World Mental Health Day by shining a light on the mental health challenges faced by dental professionals. Hosted by Professor Matt Hopcraft and featuring renowned guest Professor Tim Newton, an expert in psychology applied to dentistry at King’s College London, the conversation explores the unique pressures dentists face, from perfectionism and physical strain to the emotional toll of patient care.The episode ...

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Medicine

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Episodes (13/13)

Dental Check-up

From Stress to Strength: Prioritizing Mental Health in Dentistry

1 year ago

46 minutes

Dental Check-up

What's next in artificial intelligence and digital dentistry?

Send us a textIn this episode, join our host Dr William Cheung, Chair of the FDI Education Committee as he discusses the latest developments in digital dentistry and artificial intelligence with his guests, Dr Francesco Mangano, President of the Digital Dentistry Society, and Prof. Falk Schwendicke, member of the FDI Science Committee. Their fascinating conversation delves into the possible applications, opportunities and challenges that new technologies can bring to everyday dental practice....

1 year ago

39 minutes

Dental Check-up

Shaping the Future: Young Dentists Forum at WDC24

Send us a textIn this episode, join visionary dentist Dr Miguel Stanley and bright dental student Ms. Sanika Shorey as they dive deeper into the second edition of the Young Dentists Forum at the FDI World Dental Congress 2024 (WDC24).Set against the historically rich backdrop of Istanbul from 12-15 September, WDC24 promises to be an unforgettable event. Dr Stanley will be a standout presenter at the Young Dentists Forum, leading a session titled "Leadership in Dentistry: Mindset for Success."...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Dental Check-up

How to build networks that matter at the FDI World Dental Congress

Send us a textThe new Dental Check-up series on networking highlights the importance of developing and maintaining a professional network to build partnerships and advance your career. The FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) presents the ideal opportunity to do just that by forging meaningful connections with professionals from around the world. This first episode of the two-part series puts a special focus on the advantage of building a network at an early career stage. Host, My Kelly Hoey...

2 years ago

35 minutes

Dental Check-up

Oral Health Access: Insights and Solutions

Send us a textOral health is recognized as a basic Human Right and a fundamental aspect of overall health and well-being. Despite all the evidence, oral health services are not included in the benefit coverage of Universal Health Coverage programs in many countries. In countries where some coverage exists, essential preventive and clinical services show large gaps, especially for vulnerable, disadvantaged, rural, or poorer populations.In March 2023, FDI organized a full-day roundtable to revi...

2 years ago

24 minutes

Dental Check-up

Addictions, Hope and the path to Recovery

Send us a textIn the latest and final episode of the mental health series, host Tim Newton engages in an intimate conversation with Sarah Thomson, a dental hygienist whose personal experience of overcoming alcoholism is inspiring and remarkable. Sarah generously shares her story, hoping it will be a source of inspiration and motivation for others going through similar experiences. In the second section of this episode, Tim is joined by Richard Jones, Deputy Director from NHS Practitioner...

2 years ago

28 minutes

Dental Check-up

Let's celebrate World Oral Health Day!

Send us a textWorld Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2023 marks the final year of the 3-year Be Proud of Your Mouth Campaign. It is an empowering call-to-action urging people to value and take care of their oral health. This year, we focus on the importance of caring for your mouth at every stage of life, calling upon people to: Look after your oral health for a lifetime of smiles. WOHD was launched by FDI in 2007 and is the culmination of year-long activities dedicated to raising global awareness...

2 years ago

29 minutes

Dental Check-up

The beauty of scars and difference – Improving cleft care with digital technology

Send us a textComprehensive Cleft Care for those born with a cleft lip and/or palate (cleft) can require a range of care, including nutrition support, surgery, speech therapy, orthodontics, dental care, and psychosocial support. Treatments such as the development of multiple prosthetic appliances can be extensive and tiring. They are, however, essential to help babies and children swallow, eat, grow, and learn to speak. Digital technologies are key to improve universal access to cleft care, e...

2 years ago

26 minutes

Dental Check-up

New Year's resolutions: What's next for oral health?

Send us a textIn this first Dental check-up episode of 2023, we look at the year ahead from an oral health perspective. FDI’s Executive Director and Communications and Advocacy Director highlight the opportunities and events throughout the year that dentists and dental teams can leverage to help educate themselves or their patients on key oral health matters. The host of this episode, Tony Johnston, and guest speakers, Mr Enzo Bondioni and Dr Charanjit (Chaz) Jagait, discuss some importa...

2 years ago

34 minutes

Dental Check-up

Antimicrobial Resistance: Why should I care?

Send us a textAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognized as one of the biggest threats to global health by the World Health Organization and is expected to be responsible for ten million deaths each year by 2050. This issue is of particular concern to dental teams, as dentists prescribe around 10% of all antibiotics for humans. For many years, FDI has been at the forefront to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance in dentistry. This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), in a spe...

2 years ago

26 minutes

Dental Check-up

Am I good enough? The power of sharing a story

Send us a textDentists and other members of the dental team can face high levels of demand in their day-to-day work that exceed their abilities to cope, ultimately affecting their work and well-being.Your host Tim Newton and guest Dr Kaejenn Tchia embark on a candid and insightful conversation about the challenges oral health professionals can face from their early career days and how these can affect their mental well-being.Kaejenn openly shares his experience with burnout and about his heal...

3 years ago

32 minutes

Dental Check-up

It’s OK to not be OK

Send us a textThis episode is about the mental health and well-being of the dental team, as well as stress, burnout and the basics of common mental health disorders in dentistry, and how to cope with them. Through discussions with colleagues and experts, we cover the scale and nature of the problem of stress and burnout in the dental workplace. We include advice on how to make changes, real life experiences, and tips and exercises on how to better manage stress a...

3 years ago

28 minutes

Dental Check-up

Dental Check-up - Trailer

Send us a textDental check-up: mental health seriesThis three-part series, focuses on mental health in the dental workplace, and is hosted by renowned expert Prof. Tim Newton who has worked as a psychologist in dentistry for over 30 years. Dentistry is undoubtedly perceived as one of the most demanding and challenging professions. Stress, anxiety and burnout are serious issues that affect oral health professionals and dental teams all around the world. This important issue is brought to ...

3 years ago

2 minutes