BITEsize Paediatrics

By MPDSS

This podcast is perfect for anyone interested in the field of paediatric dentistry!

Join Yasmin and Chloe as they interview specialists and change-makers in the world of children's oral health. The a... more

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

BITEsize Paediatrics episodes:

January 10, 2025DiPS go International - "Kenya" believe it!
We are back! Welcome to the first episode of season 4. This season is hosted by Sophia (BDS 4) and Chyanne (BDS 2) - dental students from the University of Manchester.
In this episode, we are very lucky to be speaking with our very own MPDSS committee members and dental students from the University of Manchester - Rachel (BDS 5), Aryan (BDS 5) and Ishmyne (BDS 4). Over the summer they visited Kenya to implement DiPS (Dentistry in Primary Schools) in the local area.
In this episode we cover the following:
What is DiPS?

How were the DiPS sessions tailored for an international audience in Kenya?

Differences between children’s oral health in the UK and Kenya?

Experiences of Paediatric Dentistry abroad

Motivate other dental students to become involved in similar projects.
We hope you find this episode enjoyable and inspiring!
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34min
February 15, 2023 An Introduction to Weaning for Dental Professionals
Hi guys!

Welcome to the first episode of season 3! This season is hosted by Chloe (BDS3) and Sophia (BDS2) - dental students from the University of Manchester.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Raphaella Rookes (BSc) - a Paediatric Dietitian with 12 years of experience. She is also the Professional and Clinical Lead for the Nutrition and Dietetic service, at an NHS trust in the South West. Raph is the founder of “Latch to Ladle” – a bespoke paediatric nutrition company for infants, toddlers and children.

This episode we answer the following questions:

- What is weaning?
- What age should weaning start?
- What are the different approaches to weaning and which is correct?
- Does teething affect the weaning process?
- When should you introduce open cups?
- Can infants safely wean to a vegan diet?

We hope that you find this episode useful!
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31min
October 30, 2022 Tackling E-Cigarette Use in the Paediatric Population
Hi guys!

Welcome to the final episode of season 3! This season is hosted by Yasmin (BDS3) and Chloe (BDS2) - dental students from the University of Manchester.

Today we have TWO clinicians for your listening pleasure. - Dr Greig Taylor is a Paediatric Specialist as well as an NIHR Doctoral Research fellow. We also have Dr. Richard Holliday who is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry with a focus on translational research: some of his areas of expertise include smoking, tobacco, nicotine and e-cigarettes.

This episode we answer the following questions:

- Does vaping affect the oral cavity?
- Why do young people vape?
- Are there signs that a paediatric patient might us an e-cigarette?
- How do you tackle the topic of vaping with paediatric patients and parents?

We hope that you find this episode useful!
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41min
March 12, 2022 The Role of the Orthodontist in Cleft Lip & Palate Management
Welcome back for another episode of the BITEsize paediatrics podcast!

Today, we bring you the second half our two-part series on cleft lip and palate. This time, we are joined by Dr Bronkhorst - a specialist orthodontist based at the Manchester cleft lip and palate clinic.

In this episode, we cover the following questions:

- How does an orthodontist become part of the cleft team?
- When do cleft L/P patients first see the orthodontist?
- Why is ortho treatment required for alveolar bone graft surgery and orthognathic surgery?
- How can abnormal canine eruption be corrected with ortho?

This interview serves as great revision for dental students, and it should also be of interest to those who are looking to specialise in a field that concerns the management of cleft lip/palate.

For more information on this podcast, make sure to follow our socials @mpdssoc. We have included images and links to some of the subjects discussed in this topic.
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27min
February 08, 2022 An Intro to Cleft Lip & Palate - How Can GP Dentists Help?
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the BITEsize Paediatric podcast!

This season is hosted by Yasmin (BDS3) and Chloe (BDS2) - dental students from the University of Manchester.

This episode is 1/2 of our cleft lip/palate series.

Today we are joined by Dr Jeanette Mooney at the Regional Cleft Network (based at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital). Dr Mooney qualified as a dental therapist in 1980. She has gained many post qualifications including oral health promotion, conscious sedation and a PhD examining provision oral health programmes for parents of children born with a cleft.

In this episode, we cover a range of questions:

- What is cleft lip/palate?
- When does treatment start for cleft patients?
- How and when do these patients access a general dentist?
- What errors can GDPs make?
- What is the role of the GDP in cleft patient management?
- Is oral hygiene more challenging for these patients?

This episode is ideal for those dental students or dental practitioners looking to optimise their care for patients with cleft lip/palate.
Stay tuned for EP3 where we talk to an Dr. Bronkhorst - a specialist orthodontist involved in the treatment of cleft dental anomalies!

Make sure to following the latest podcast and society updates on @MPDSSOC (Instagram/Twitter/Facebook).
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36min
December 04, 2021 A First-Hand Account of the Paediatric Training Pathway (UK)
Hello everyone, and welcome back to season 2 of the BITEsize Paediatric podcast!

This season is hosted by Yasmin (BDS3) and Chloe (BDS2) - dental students from the University of Manchester.

Our first episode features Dr. Fionnuala Loy - a paediatric dentistry registrar. She completed DCT1 in paediatric dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics at Manchester Dental Hospital as well as DCT 2 in restorative dentistry at Manchester followed by Maxfax at Royal Preston Hospital. She then worked as a specialty dentist in Leeds Dental Institute before starting her post as a registrar in paediatric dentistry at Birmingham Dental hospital.

We cover the following topics:
- What is DCT and DFT?
- What are DCT rotations like?
- How are these different rotations relevant to paediatric dentistry?
- Why is there a stark lack of paediatric specialists?
- How to deal with the pressure of choosing a specialty.

Overall, this interview aims to give listeners a first-hand insight into the paediatric dentistry training pathway. - We hope that you enjoy!
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34min
July 08, 2021 What on Earth is MIH?!
Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation is more than just a mouthful to say - it is a dental condition that affects around 1 in 5 people in the UK! This condition can significantly affect a child's quality of life, however, not many members of the public (and dentists) know about it.
We were lucky enough to interview Dr Judi Humphreys, a Paediatric Specialist based at the University of Liverpool, about this condition. She has dedicated her postdoctorate research to the management of MIH, and is looking to improve clinical guidelines. This episode acts as a nice summary of all that is MIH, including diagnosis, treatment, and causes.
Extra resources to accompany this episode can be found on our social media and linktree @MPDSSOC
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29min
April 24, 2021 Adapting Dental Care for Children with Autism
This month's episode is a short but sweet summary of the ways in which dentists can adapt care for children with Autism! We are joined by Professor Siobhan Barry - a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Manchester Dental Hospital.
Within this episode be cover the following:

- What is Autism?
- What is 'stimming' and how should a clinician react to these sounds/actions?
- What challenges can children with Autism face, when attending the dentist?
- Are general practitioners capable of treating these children?
- What are some common mistakes made by general practitioners?
- Are these children more at risk for oral diseases?
- How might children with Autism communicate?
We hope that this resource can be used by students and clinicians alike to look at the ways that they can adapt dental care for these patients!
Extra resources to accompany this episode can be found on our social media and linktree @MPDSSOC
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16min
March 30, 2021 Paediatric Dentistry in the UK vs. USA
When it comes to discussing dentistry in the UK vs. USA, it seems that us British have a pretty bad rep! But behind the glitz and glam of American dentistry, is the oral health of children in the US any better than the kids on the other side of the pond?

This episode features Dr Nidhi Kotak; a Paediatric Dental Resident hailing all the way from Philadelphia. Today we discuss the differences between paediatric dentistry and child oral health in the UK. vs. USA.

In this episode we compare the following:

- Dental specialities offered.
- The cost of paediatric dental care for the parent.
- Paediatric dental decay statistics.
- The average age that a child first visits the dentist.
- Water fluoridation and attitudes towards it.
- Governmental control of sugar content in food and drink.
- The impact of COVID on paediatric dentistry.

Extra resources to accompany this episode can be found on our social media and linktree @MPDSSOC
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39min
March 03, 2021 Managing Phobic Children via Needle Desensitization
Getting a phobic child into the dental chair can be an extremely difficult task, let alone injecting them with local anaesthetic!

This episode features the brilliant Dr. Greig Taylor; a Paediatric Specialist at the University of Newcastle. We discuss his paper 'A Clinical Guide to Needle Desensitization for the Paediatric Patient' which acts as a simple and comprehensive guide to a daunting task that all dental professionals will face.

In this episode we cover topics such as:

- The causes of dental phobia in children.
- How to tell if a patient is an information seeker or an information avoider.
- Relaxation techniques for children to practice at home and in the clinic.
- The 7-step needle desensitization technique.
- Distraction techniques.
- Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale.

Extra resources to accompany this episode can be found on our social media and linktree @MPDSSOC.

Happy listening!
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36min

FAQs about BITEsize Paediatrics:

How many episodes does BITEsize Paediatrics have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.