Dental Check-up

Oct 09 2024 13 ep. 30 mins 1
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Dental Check-up puts the spotlight on current and emerging topics in dentistry and health. Listen to prominent voices from around the globe and stay up to date with the latest oral health-related news and knowledge. Brought to you by FDI World Dental Federation, these thought-provoking mini-series and one-off episodes aim to inform, inspire, and educate. Tune-in!

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From Stress to Strength: Prioritizing Mental Health in Dentistry

Oct 09 2024 46 mins  
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

What's next in artificial intelligence and digital dentistry?

Jul 30 2024 39 mins  
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

Shaping the Future: Young Dentists Forum at WDC24

Jun 17 2024 40 mins  
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 standou

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

Aug 07 2023 35 mins  
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 serie

Oral Health Access: Insights and Solutions

May 30 2023 24 mins  
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 v

Addictions, Hope and the path to Recovery

May 02 2023 28 mins  
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.

Let's celebrate World Oral Health Day!

Mar 15 2023 29 mins  
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

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

Feb 22 2023 26 mins  
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

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

Jan 23 2023 34 mins  
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 epi

Antimicrobial Resistance: Why should I care?

Dec 01 2022 26 mins  
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 rai