In 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 historic

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

Aug 7th, 2023 35m 40s

The 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

Oral Health Access: Insights and Solutions

May 30th, 2023 24m 37s

Oral 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 co

Addictions, Hope and the path to Recovery

May 2nd, 2023 28m 43s

In 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 genero

Let's celebrate World Oral Health Day!

Mar 16th, 2023 29m 10s

World 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

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

Feb 22nd, 2023 26m 25s

Comprehensive 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 develo

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

Jan 23rd, 2023 34m 28s

In 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

Antimicrobial Resistance: Why should I care?

Dec 1st, 2022 26m 5s

Antimicrobial 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 dent

Am I good enough? The power of sharing a story

Sep 29th, 2022 32m 17s

Dentists 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

It’s OK to not be OK

Aug 30th, 2022 28m 16s

This 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, w

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Dental Check-up - Trailer

Jul 29th, 2022 2m 22s

Dental 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 undou

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