Dental Check-up
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.
Episodes
13 episodes
FDI Young Dentists Forum 2025: Building Tomorrow’s Dental Leaders: Early Engagement, Lasting Impact
In this special episode of the Dental Check-up podcast, we take a deep dive into the upcoming FDI Young Dentists Forum, scheduled for 10 September in Shanghai.We hear from emerging speaker Stefani Cheung, wh...
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Episode 13
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26:04
From Stress to Strength: Prioritizing Mental Health in Dentistry
In this special episode of the Dental Check-up 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 ren...
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Episode 12
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46:56
Shaping the future: Young Dentists Forum at WDC24
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 h...
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Episode 11
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40:09
Digital Dentistry and Artificial Intelligence
In 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 th...
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39:53
Networking series : How to build networks that matter at the FDI World Dental Congress
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 opportuni...
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35:40
Oral Health Access: Insights and Solutions
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...
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Episode 8
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29:10
Let’s celebrate World Oral Health Day!
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 ...
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Episode 7
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29:10
The beauty of scars and difference – Improving access to cleft care with digital technology
People born with a cleft lip and/or palate (cleft) require lifelong care, including nutrition support, surgery, speech therapy, orthodontics, dental care, and psychosocial support. Unfortunately, many patients struggle to access lifesaving care...
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Episode 6
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26:25
New Year’s resolutions: What’s next for oral health?
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...
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Episode 5
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34:28
Antimicrobial Resistance: Why should I care?
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...
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Episode 4
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26:05
Addictions, Hope and the path to Recovery
Learn about:Dentists and dental teams are at great risk of developing a substance abuse problem as a response of the impact of work stressMental health and addiction problems are issues that cannot be faced aloneEm...
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Episode 3
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28:43
Am I good enough? The power of sharing a story
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...
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Episode 2
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32:17