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The Oral Health Professional's Podcast

Boost your career with our dental podcast. Designed for dentists and dental professionals seeking tips and industry insights on common topics.

Discussing alcohol use with patients

Listen to our latest podcast where we discuss how delivering better oral health helps us navigate discussions around alcohol and prevention, and what to do if you suspect a patient turns up at the practice under the influence of alcohol.
Thumb sucking

Discover why thumb sucking is normal for babies, potential problems in older children, and expert tips to help your child break the habit.
Water flossers

Learn how water flossers clean between teeth, improve gum health, and complement your oral care routine. Perfect for braces or sensitive gums.
Cleaning your tongue

Learn how cleaning your tongue reduces bad breath, improves oral health, and enhances taste. A simple step for a fresh, healthy mouth daily.

What to do after a tooth extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Jaw problems and headaches

Learn about jaw issues, their causes, and treatments. Find out how bite problems impact teeth, gums, TMJ, muscles, and lead to headaches.
Cracked teeth

There are several ways in which your tooth can crack or break and it is important that you get it seen to as soon as possible.
Gum disease

Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontal disease) is swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth.
Lichen planus

Lichen planus is a disease which can affect the mouth and other areas of the body. Symptoms include white patches on the inside of the cheeks.