Children in Ireland are waiting up to 13 years to see a dentist. That's the stark warning from the Regional Group of independent TDs. It's bringing a motion before the Dáil later today, calling for the government to immediately reform the public dental system.
Have you experienced delays in getting a dental appointment?
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May 2025
Child hip surgery investigation brings major scandal
Today, we’re discussing a troubling healthcare scandal; an investigation has found that many children in Ireland may have undergone unnecessary hip surgeries at Children's Health Ireland.The probe could stretch back 15 years, raising serious questions about oversight, ethics, and ... Show More
13m 19s
Nov 2024
Can supervised toothbrushing fix the children's dental crisis?
In the UK, around a third of British children have tooth decay. Just among the under-fives, it's a quarter - a figure that rises significantly in the most deprived areas.Tooth decay can cause speech development issues, embarrassment for children and in 2023, 15 million school day ... Show More
28m 5s
Oct 2024
Empowering the next generation of dentists with Natalie Bradley
<p class="p1">In this latest episode of Bodcast, Natalie Bradley, Chair of the Young Dentist Committee, BDA, and clinical director at Dentaid, amongst many other things, shares her experience and insights as a young dentist.</p>
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10m 58s
Sep 2024
Is my dentist scamming me?
Matt wants to know how to tell if he’s being scammed by his dentist. To find the answer, we open up the surprising history of dentistry, ask why it seems so different from internal medicine, and drill down on why dental insurance doesn’t really feel like insurance. Host Jonquilyn ... Show More
42m 49s
Jun 2024
A Conversation with Dr. Martha Wells, Chief of Dentistry at St. Jude’s
Newly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Martha Wells, Chief of Dentistry at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital – and the first dentist on their faculty track. In this episode, Dr. Wells shares her day-to-day experience in a hospital faculty setting and the importan ... Show More
22m 2s
Aug 2024
Oral Health, Cancer, Gum Bleeding, Dry Mouth, Saliva, Toothpaste - Dr Anil Kohli | FO 245 Raj Shamani
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58m 50s
Feb 2025
Surprising Factors that Impact Your Child's Dental Health
Is dental health genetic, or can I help prevent issues? Can I pass cavity-causing bacteria to my child? When should my child stop using a pacifier or bottle? Does mouth breathing affect dental health?
This week, I welcome Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist, ... Show More
31m 24s