This podcast is perfect for anyone interested in the field of paediatric dentistry!
Join Chyanne and Tito as they interview specialists and change-makers in the world of children's oral health. The aim of this podcast is to improve public and student engagement with paediatric dentistry, and to showcase the great advances and research that is being conducted in the field.
The BITEsize Paediatric podcast is a project run by Manchester Paediatric Dentistry Student Society (MPDSS). You can find episode updates and resources @MPDSSOC.
Oral Care Beyond the Chair - The Mini Mouth Care Matters Project with Dr Devalia Oosh
In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Dr Devalia Oosh - President of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) and lead of the Mini Mouth Care Matters initiative. Chyanne speaks with Dr Oosh about the inspiration behind the project and its impact so far.
In this episode we explore the following:
What the Mini Mouth Care Matters (Mini MCM) project is
The importance of oral health in hospital settings and why it is often overlooked
How dental professionals and students can get involved
We hope you enjoy this episode with the wonderful Dr Oosh.
21 Nov 2025
HIPPOH-ly Ever After: Protecting Tiny Teeth from Day One
Welcome to Season 5 of the BITEsize Paediatrics Podcast, brought to you by MPDSS!
Join Chyanne & Tito, our hosts for this academic year, as they sit down with the MPDSS Committee to explore the HIPPOH Project — Helping Infants & Parents to Protect Their Oral Health. 🪥👩🍼
In this Episode:
What the HIPPOH Project is and why it matters
The importance of educating parents about oral health during pregnancy and early childhood
Advice and inspiration for dental students interested in creating similar initiatives
Don't forget to follow our instagram @mpdssoc to check for updates on our projects! 🦷
28 Mar 2025
Tiny Teeth, Big Feelings - Behavioural Management in Paediatric Dentistry
Dr. Carly Dixon, specialist in pediatric dentistry, discusses managing dental anxiety in children and effective communication techniques for dental students in an interview with hosts Sophia and Chyanne.
14 Feb 2025
Global Child Dental Fund - making a world of difference
Professor Raman Bedi from the Global Child Dental Fund discusses providing oral healthcare to disadvantaged children, addressing infant oral mutilation, and promoting social responsibility, in an interview with Sophia and Chloe.
10 Jan 2025
DiPS go International - "Kenya" believe it!
Dental students Rachel, Aryan, and Ishmyne discuss their experiences implementing Dentistry in Primary Schools in Kenya, highlighting differences in children’s oral health between the UK and Kenya in this interview episode.
15 Feb 2023
An Introduction to Weaning for Dental Professionals
Paediatric Dietitian Raphaella Rookes defines weaning, discusses appropriate ages to begin, and explores different approaches in this interview with dental students Chloe and Sophia.
30 Oct 2022
Tackling E-Cigarette Use in the Paediatric Population
Dr. Greig Taylor and Dr. Richard Holliday discuss the effects of vaping on oral health, reasons for e-cigarette use among young people, and strategies for pediatricians to address vaping with patients and parents in this interview episode.
12 Mar 2022
The Role of the Orthodontist in Cleft Lip & Palate Management
Dr. Bronkhorst, a specialist orthodontist, discusses the orthodontist's role in cleft lip and palate management, including treatment for bone graft and orthognathic surgery, in an interview format.
8 Feb 2022
An Intro to Cleft Lip & Palate - How Can GP Dentists Help?
Dr. Jeanette Mooney explains cleft lip and palate to dental students Yasmin and Chloe, detailing treatment timelines, general dentist roles, potential errors, and oral hygiene challenges in this interview.
4 Dec 2021
A First-Hand Account of the Paediatric Training Pathway (UK)
Dr. Fionnuala Loy shares her experiences as a paediatric dentistry registrar, discussing DCT rotations and the path to becoming a specialist, in an interview with Yasmin and Chloe.
8 Jul 2021
What on Earth is MIH?!
Dr. Judi Humphreys defines Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation, a prevalent dental condition impacting children, and discusses diagnosis, treatment, and potential causes in an interview.
24 Apr 2021
Adapting Dental Care for Children with Autism
Professor Siobhan Barry explains how dentists adapt care for children with autism, addressing challenges, communication, and common mistakes in this interview episode.
30 Mar 2021
Paediatric Dentistry in the UK vs. USA
Dr. Nidhi Kotak compares pediatric dentistry and oral health in the UK and USA, examining specialities, costs, decay statistics, and governmental control in this interview episode.
3 Mar 2021
Managing Phobic Children via Needle Desensitization
Dr. Greig Taylor explores needle desensitization techniques for managing phobic children in the dental setting, offering practical guidance for dental professionals in this interview.
9 Feb 2021
The Journey to Becoming a Paediatric Specialist
Dr. Carly Dixon, a paediatric dentistry registrar, discusses the career path to becoming a specialist, including portfolio building, exams, and academic programs, in an interview with Yasmin and Saif.
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