BITEsize Paediatrics

BITEsize Paediatrics

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BITEsize Paediatrics episodes

  • 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!

    34 min
  • 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

    29 min
  • 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

    16 min
  • 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

    39 min
  • 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!

    36 min
  • The Journey to Becoming a Paediatric Specialist

    Hello and welcome to the first ever episode of the BITEsize Paediatrics podcast!


    Do you know what it takes to become a specialist in paediatric dentistry (UK)? If not, this episode should help you out!

    Join Yasmin and Saif as they interview Dr. Carly Dixon - a speciality registrar in paediatric dentistry and assessment lead at the University of Manchester Dental School. 

    In this episode we cover topics such as:

    - Why choose paediatric dentistry in the first place?!

    - Building your portfolio during dental school and postgraduate training.
    - The career path taken to become a paediatric specialist and consultant.
    - Paediatric dentistry exams.
    - Masters degrees vs. training posts.
    - Academic Clinical Fellowship and Lectureship programmes.

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


    Happy listening!

    25 min

About BITEsize Paediatrics

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